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Annie vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Annie vs Naafiri

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (R) to find picks and burst Naafiri during her cooldowns or when isolated.
Pressure Naafiri to prevent free (Q) poke and punish wasted (W) engages.
Avoid pushing early with (W) to conserve mana and keep pick threat alive.

Trading pattern

Stack passive then trade with (Q)+(W) plus auto attack to proc stun and burst.
Punish Naafiri when she wastes (W) or misses (Q) by engaging immediately.
Use (R) to initiate or follow up on Naafiri's cooldowns for guaranteed burst.

Danger windows

Naafiri is most dangerous when (R) is active and (W) can connect unblocked.
Avoid extended trades if your stun passive is down and (Q) poke is stacked.
Be cautious pushing with (W) on low mana, as it leaves you vulnerable to all-ins.

Early game

Hit level 6 to unlock (R) and threaten lethal all-ins on Naafiri.
Respect (Q) poke before committing to trades to avoid chunk damage.
Conserve mana early by avoiding unnecessary (W) pushes that expose you to all-ins.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), greatly increasing kill pressure and pick potential.
First completed AP item boosts burst damage, making trades more favorable.
Track Naafiri's level 6 and lethality spikes to avoid risky trades during her power windows.

Win conditions

Secure kills by landing (R) stun and following up with (Q)+(W) during Naafiri's cooldowns.
Deny Naafiri free poke by pressuring and punishing her wasted (W) or blocked engages.
Use (R) roams after pushing to snowball advantage and relieve mid pressure.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup