Lux vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Lux vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lux into Naafirimedium

Overview

Use your long-range poke and root to keep Naafiri at a distance and deny her safe engages.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Naafiri from landing her crucial poke and setting up commits.
Your goal is to control the wave and punish Naafiri's cooldowns before she can all-in with her pack-enhanced chase.

Trading pattern

Start trades by poking with and follow up with root to lock Naafiri down.
Only commit aggressively if Naafiri's or are on cooldown or if your shield is ready.
Punish Naafiri after she wastes poke or commits into your crowd control or shield.

Danger windows

Naafiri is most dangerous when her is available and your is on cooldown; avoid extended trades then.
Be cautious when Naafiri's is active as it increases her chase and burst potential.
Missing significantly raises your risk of being all-inned; maintain high skillshot accuracy.

Early game

Poke with early to force Naafiri to miss and reduce her all-in threat.
Hold to root Naafiri if she tries to commit with without cooldowns.
Avoid using recklessly to prevent giving Naafiri an opening for her all-in.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your and Naafiri's , so track these for all-in or defensive windows.
Your first completed mage item increases your burst and poke, allowing stronger trades.
Use your shield to mitigate Naafiri's burst during her all-in windows.

Win conditions

Land roots to set up poke and burst combos before Naafiri can engage.
Use poke and shield to deny Naafiri's poke and prevent her all-ins.
Exploit your level 6 and item power spikes to burst Naafiri quickly before she can retaliate.

Tactical tip

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