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Naafiri vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Neeko

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri should pressure Neeko to prevent her from safely using E through minions and setting up burst trades.
Use medium lane pressure to deny Neeko easy access to disguise and clone misdirection for all-ins.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing Q to apply bleed and create a health advantage before committing.
Only use W to engage when Neeko's E root or R knock-up are down to avoid being punished.
Use R to chase isolated or low-health Neeko after successful Q poke and cooldown punishes.

Danger windows

Neeko is dangerous when E can pass through minions to root and set up burst combos.
Respect Neeko's R availability as it grants knock-up and shield, increasing her all-in threat.
Avoid committing W when Neeko's crowd control or clone misdirection is available to punish engage attempts.

Early game

Use Q poke early to chip Neeko and force her to miss E or hold it defensively.
Avoid committing with W until Neeko's root (E) or ultimate (R) are on cooldown.
Keep wave position to prevent Neeko from safely farming behind minions for E angles.

Power spikes

Naafiri's major spikes: Level 6 R for enhanced chase and first lethality item for stronger poke and burst.
Neeko's major spikes: Level 6 R for multi-target burst and crowd control, which Naafiri must respect.
Respect Neeko's R shield and knock-up window to avoid lethal all-ins.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing Q poke to lower Neeko's health and force cooldowns.
Use R-enhanced all-ins on Neeko when she is isolated or after her key crowd control is down.
Deny Neeko safe use of E through minions by controlling wave and positioning aggressively but carefully.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup