Naafiri vs Aurelion Sol MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Aurelion Sol

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri must use her medium early agency to punish Aurelion Sol's weak early game and prevent his scaling comfort.
Pressure Aurelion Sol early with Q poke and look for W all-ins when his main damage tools are on cooldown to deny his passive lane state.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing Q poke to create a health advantage and wait for Aurelion Sol to use Aurelion Sol Q or W before committing with W and E.
Only commit W when Aurelion Sol's mobility or damage tools are down to avoid being interrupted or punished.
Use R to enhance chase and secure kills on isolated or low-health targets after poke damage.

Danger windows

Avoid committing W when Aurelion Sol's waveclear or potential crowd control can block or punish your engage.
Be cautious when Q poke misses, as your all-in threat diminishes and Aurelion Sol can respond more aggressively.
Respect moments when Aurelion Sol has used no key cooldowns and can counterpoke or roam effectively.

Early game

Use Q to poke and apply bleed before committing to trades to exploit Aurelion Sol's low early agency.
Avoid engaging with W if Aurelion Sol's waveclear or crowd control is available to block or punish.
Keep the wave on your side to maintain safe angles for W engages and prevent predictable paths.

Power spikes

Naafiri's level 6 R significantly increases her all-in threat and chase potential.
First lethality item completion boosts Q poke and burst damage, enhancing kill pressure.
Aurelion Sol's major spikes come later, so capitalize on your early power to deny his scaling.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing Q poke to chip Aurelion Sol and force him to play defensively.
Use R-enhanced all-ins to punish Aurelion Sol when he is isolated or low on health.
Deny Aurelion Sol safe farming and scaling by applying pressure and forcing him out of lane before he hits his mid-late game power spikes.