Locke vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Locke vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use to stack Soul Nails and create slow windows for committed trades.
Avoid extended fights until you can safely consume marks with or execute.
Focus on skirmishes where you can chain resets after takedowns to snowball lane control.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing multiple nails to slow and mark Naafiri.
Activate only when you can follow up immediately to avoid losing health without pressure.
Hold for closing distance after marks or resetting post-kill; avoid wasting it early.

Danger windows

Respect Naafiri's engage when her poke or crowd control is available.
Avoid extended trades when drains your health without damage payoff.
Be cautious during Naafiri's window; hold defensive cooldowns for her all-in.

Early game

Prioritize hitting level 3 to unlock full trade combo with , , and .
Thin the wave early to avoid getting poked down by bleeds.
Avoid using before confirming enemy crowd control or poke cooldowns are spent.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full combo; look to punish missed Naafiri crowd control or poke.
Level 6 lets you threaten long-range executes; chip first with and passive damage.
First assassin item completion increases your execute threat; prioritize isolating targets for resets.

Win conditions

Use and passive to chip Naafiri below execute range before committing .
Chain takedowns with resets to snowball lane and deny Naafiri free farm.
Crash waves after kills to force Naafiri under tower and limit her roam or poke opportunities.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026