Zoe vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Zoe vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use angles and + range to pressure Naafiri early.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Naafiri's safe poke and engages.
Deny Naafiri's all-in windows by punishing missed and controlling wave state.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing then burst with and extend with .
Respect Naafiri's engage; only trade aggressively when it's on cooldown.
Avoid trading without ready, as Naafiri can punish your cooldown.

Danger windows

Naafiri is dangerous when her poke lowers your health and is available.
Avoid overextending when Naafiri's is active and her pack supports chase.
Punish Naafiri if she commits into your crowd control or misses poke.

Early game

Fish for early to control trades and punish Naafiri's attempts.
Avoid committing if misses to prevent Naafiri's high-mobility burst punish.
Use successful to follow up with poke before level 6.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks for extended poke angles and safer burst trades.
First completed AP burst item increases your kill threat after landing .
Respect Naafiri's level 6 which empowers her chase and all-in potential.

Win conditions

Land to set up long-range burst with and before Naafiri can engage.
Deny Naafiri's poke and all-in by controlling wave and blocking her with crowd control.
Use superior range and pick potential to pressure Naafiri into defensive play and force resets.

Tactical tip

For Zoe vs Naafiri, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.