Ekko vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide

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Ekko into Naafirimedium

Overview

You want to control short trades using and to avoid Naafiri's poke and engage.
Deny Naafiri's poke and punish her cooldown to prevent all-ins.
Focus on scaling through level 6 and your first AP item to outburst Naafiri in fights.

Naafiri is dangerous when her poke lowers your health and is available for engage.
Avoid fights when Naafiri's is active, increasing her chase and burst threat.
You are vulnerable before level 6 without and if your stun misses or is interrupted.

Level 3 unlocks your full -- combo, enabling stronger short trades.
Level 6 gives you a safety reset and burst potential to turn fights.
First completed AP burst item significantly boosts your kill threat and trade reliability.

Land your stun to turn short trades and reset fights with .
Deny Naafiri's poke and punish her cooldowns to prevent safe all-ins.
Scale into mid-late game where your burst and mobility outmatch Naafiri's poke and engage pattern.

Tactical tip

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