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Naafiri vs Ekko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Ekko

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri should use her medium early agency and lane pressure to deny Ekko a calm scaling lane.
Focus on landing Q poke to create kill pressure before committing with W and R-enhanced all-ins.

Trading pattern

Start trades with Q poke to apply bleed and wait for Ekko to use Ekko E or Ekko W before committing.
Commit W and E only when Ekko's crowd control or mobility is down to avoid being punished.
Use R to enhance chase and burst on isolated or low-health Ekko targets after successful poke.

Danger windows

Naafiri is vulnerable when W can be interrupted or body-blocked by Ekko's crowd control.
Ekko's Ekko W stun creates lethal all-in windows if Naafiri commits prematurely.
Avoid all-ins if Q poke has missed or Ekko's Ekko W shield is active, reducing burst potential.

Early game

Use Q to poke and chip Ekko early, exploiting his low early agency and vulnerability before level 6.
Avoid committing W into Ekko's crowd control or when his Ekko W shield is up.
Maintain lane state that allows safe Q poke angles and prevents Ekko from setting up his Ekko W stun easily.

Power spikes

Naafiri's major spikes: Level 6 (R) and first lethality item completion.
Ekko's major spikes: Level 3 (unlocking Q-W-E combo), Level 6 (Ekko R), and first AP burst item.
Respect Ekko's level 6 R as a safety and burst reset tool.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing Q poke to lower Ekko's health and force defensive plays.
Use R to chase and secure kills on isolated or low-health Ekko after poke.
Punish Ekko when he wastes Ekko E or Ekko W cooldowns by committing W and E for burst damage.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup