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How to Play NaafiriMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Naafiri Mid build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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We Are MorePDarkin DaggersQThe Call of the PackWEviscerateEHounds' PursuitR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchS#10of 56 Mid champions
Win rate52.8%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate2.1%35th most picked Mid
Ban rate28.2%

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Naafiri Mid Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (2.1% pick rate, 51.2% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.2% WR
DominationPRIMARY
Hail of BladesKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Treasure Hunter
SorcerySECONDARY
Transcendence
Scorch
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Darkin DaggersQEviscerateEThe Call of the PackWMax Q first
Darkin Daggers14579
The Call of the Pack31415
Eviscerate28101213
Hounds' Pursuit611

Item build

2.1% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordAxiom ArcAxiom ArcSerylda's GrudgeSerylda's Grudge
BootsGluttonous GreavesGluttonous Greaves
SituationalVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordAxiom ArcAxiom ArcSerylda's GrudgeSerylda's GrudgeEdge of NightEdge of NightHubrisHubrisEclipseEclipse

Naafiri Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Naafiri holds a 52.8% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.14, 1.1 points above the Mid role average of 51.7%. That is the 10th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.1% pick rate (35th most played in the role) and a 28.2% ban rate, Naafiri is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Patch 26.14 was good to Naafiri Mid: the tier rating climbed from B to S after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At S tier, Naafiri is a pick you can blind in most drafts and climb with confidently.

Champion select decides a lot of Naafiri Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Zed (46.6% win rate for Naafiri) and Locke (49.5% win rate for Naafiri): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Sylas (54.7%) and Syndra (51.0%) are the matchups to look for, where Naafiri wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Naafiri matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Naafiri good in Patch 26.14?

Naafiri is S tier Mid in Patch 26.14 with a 52.8% win rate, 2.1% pick rate, and 28.2% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Naafiri Mid after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Naafiri Mid?

The best Naafiri Mid build in Patch 26.14 uses Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with the Hail of Blades keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Naafiri Mid is S tier with 52.8% win rate this patch.

Who counters Naafiri?

Champions that counter Naafiri in Patch 26.14 include Zed (46.6% Naafiri win rate), Locke (49.5% Naafiri win rate), Viktor (49.6% Naafiri win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Naafiri?

To climb with Naafiri Mid in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Base timers, Counter ganking, and Fight outcome prediction. Base timers: Base timers are crucial for managing your resources. Counter ganking: Counter ganking is about predicting enemy actions and assessing skirmish potential.