Yone vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Naafiri

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who needs to use E + Q combos to force trades and avoid Naafiri's poke and all-in windows.
Avoid giving Naafiri a passive lane to prevent her from safely poking and committing with W and R-enhanced all-ins.

Trading pattern

Stack Q and use E to gap close, then follow with a second Q to knock up, snapping back with E to avoid retaliation.
Punish Naafiri if she commits Naafiri W into your crowd control or if Naafiri Q poke has missed.
Avoid trading when Naafiri's Naafiri R is active as her chase and burst are stronger then.

Danger windows

Naafiri is dangerous when her target is low from Naafiri Q poke or bleed stacks.
Respect Naafiri W as a committed dash that can be interrupted or blocked; avoid trading if it is available and unpunished.
Naafiri R active creates a high-risk window for Yone; avoid extended fights during this time.

Early game

Focus on surviving Naafiri's Q poke early and avoid engaging before level 3 when your full trade pattern is unlocked.
Use W shield to mitigate poke and wait for Naafiri to use Naafiri W before committing to trades.
Keep the wave in a state that denies Naafiri easy angles for Naafiri W engages.

Power spikes

Yone's level 3 unlock grants the full Q-W-E combo and W shield, enabling safer trades.
First back for attack speed items like Bork significantly boosts Yone's damage output.
Respect Naafiri's level 6 Naafiri R spike which empowers her engage and chase potential.

Win conditions

Use E + Q combos to force trades when Naafiri's key abilities like Naafiri W or Naafiri R are down.
Punish Naafiri's predictable engage path by blocking or countering Naafiri W with your crowd control.
Scale through early trades and item spikes to outduel Naafiri in skirmishes and teamfights.