Hwei vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Naafiri

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Hwei is a high agency artillery mage who must control space with long-range poke and use E spellbook CC to counter Naafiri's all-ins.
Apply lane pressure early to deny Naafiri safe poke windows and prevent her from setting up committed W engages.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing Q poke and holding E CC to interrupt or punish Naafiri's W engage.
Respect Naafiri's W cooldown; only engage aggressively when it is down or after dodging Naafiri Q poke.
Use your superior range and spell variety to control space and force Naafiri into unfavorable trades.

Danger windows

Naafiri is dangerous when her W is available and your E CC is on cooldown or mischosen.
Avoid extended trades when Naafiri's R is active and she can isolate you with her pack.
Be cautious if Naafiri lands Q poke and you lack your defensive E to counter her follow-up all-in.

Early game

Use Q and E spellbook CC to poke and disrupt Naafiri before she can commit with W.
Avoid giving Naafiri easy W engages by keeping defensive E ready and punishing when she wastes mobility or crowd control.
Prioritize wave control to prevent Naafiri from isolating targets for her R all-in.

Power spikes

Hwei's level 3 unlock for full spellbook options grants strong poke, control, and shielding.
Hwei's level 6 R enables high damage all-ins to punish Naafiri's commitment windows.
Respect Naafiri's level 6 R power spike that enhances her chase and burst potential.

Win conditions

Use long-range poke and correct E spellbook CC to deny Naafiri safe W engages and control lane tempo.
Punish Naafiri's W commits with your crowd control and burst before she can follow up with R.
Reach level 6 and use R to threaten all-ins that force Naafiri to play cautiously or lose lane control.