Veigar vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Naafiri

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Veigar is a scaling burst mage who must avoid early pressure and secure safe Q stacks to reach his power spikes.
Avoid giving Naafiri passive lane control by managing wave position and respecting her W engage threat.

Trading pattern

Use E to trap Naafiri after her Q poke or when her W is on cooldown to set up burst with R.
Respect Naafiri's W engage and only trade when E is ready to block or punish her dash.
Prioritize short trades after Naafiri's Q poke to avoid her all-in windows enhanced by R.

Danger windows

When E is on cooldown, Veigar is vulnerable to Naafiri's W engage and R-enhanced all-ins.
Naafiri is most dangerous after landing Q poke and when R is active, so avoid extended trades during these times.
Be cautious if Naafiri commits W into crowd control or if multiple blockers are absent to prevent her engage.

Early game

Farm quietly near turret to build Q stacks without being forced into trades.
Use E to punish Naafiri when she commits W or moves predictably into cage range.
Avoid pushing wave too far early to prevent Naafiri's high mobility from punishing your immobility.

Power spikes

Veigar's level 6 R plus Q stacks is a major burst spike to punish trapped or low-health Naafiri.
First completed mage item significantly increases Veigar's burst potential.
Naafiri's level 6 R empowers her chase and all-in threat, requiring Veigar to respect this window.

Win conditions

Survive early pressure and use E to control Naafiri's movement, setting up burst combos.
Punish Naafiri's predictable engage paths with well-timed cages and burst with R.
Reach level 6 and item spikes while maintaining Q stacks to become a lethal threat that Naafiri cannot safely approach.