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Naafiri vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri

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Zoe

Naafiri vs Zoe

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri aims to chip Zoe with Q poke and punish her when Zoe's E is down or missed.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Zoe safe angles for her long-range poke and burst.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing Q to apply bleed and create kill pressure before committing with W.
Only use W engage when Zoe's Zoe E is down or she has spent her mobility on Zoe R.
Avoid engaging when Q poke has missed or Zoe's Zoe E is ready to punish your dash.

Danger windows

Naafiri is vulnerable when committing W into Zoe's Zoe E or if W can be interrupted.
Avoid all-ins when Zoe's Zoe E is up and Zoe R is available for repositioning.
Missed Q poke reduces Naafiri's threat and increases risk from Zoe's burst.

Early game

Use early Q poke to pressure Zoe and force her to miss Zoe E or play cautiously.
Avoid committing W until Zoe's Zoe E or Zoe R is on cooldown to prevent being punished.
Keep the wave positioned to prevent Zoe from safely landing Zoe E and following up with Zoe Q.

Power spikes

Level 6 R significantly increases Naafiri's chase and burst potential.
First lethality item completion boosts Q poke and all-in threat.
Respect Zoe's level 6 Zoe R for extended poke angles and burst opportunities.

Win conditions

Win by landing frequent Q poke to lower Zoe's health and punish missed Zoe E with W and R all-ins.
Use R to isolate Zoe and chase down kills when her crowd control and mobility are spent.
Deny Zoe safe angles for Zoe E and avoid predictable W engages to maintain lane control.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup