Kassadin vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Kassadin vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Survive early poke and avoid extended trades until level 6 unlocks mobility and burst.
Use to absorb Naafiri's physical poke and farm safely near tower.
Your goal is to scale into mobile burst and side-lane pressure while denying Naafiri free all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Trade minimally pre-6, using to absorb poke and only short trades when Naafiri's or are down.
After level 6, use for short burst trades when Naafiri is low or has committed .
Avoid using repeatedly without mana to keep escape options against Naafiri's chase.

Danger windows

Pre-6 when you lack mobility and Naafiri can freely poke with and commit .
After aggressive use with low mana, making you vulnerable to Naafiri's chase.
When Naafiri's is active, increasing her chase and burst potential on isolated targets.

Early game

Hold the wave near your tower to minimize damage from Naafiri's poke.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Naafiri's engage is strong.
Preserve mana and health to reach level 6 without falling behind or overextending.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks , granting mobility and burst to punish Naafiri's overextensions.
First completed AP item increases your burst threat and repeated uptime.
Respect Naafiri's level 6 and first lethality item spikes to avoid lethal trades.

Win conditions

Survive early poke and avoid extended trades until you unlock mobility and burst.
Punish Naafiri's overextensions or committed with short trades.
Scale into repeated mobile burst and side pressure to outmaneuver Naafiri in skirmishes and teamfights.

Tactical tip

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