Syndra vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Syndra vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use and to control space and deny Naafiri's poke and engage windows.
Hold to punish Naafiri's committed dashes or overextensions.
Your goal is to burst Naafiri after landing a stun, leveraging your superior spell combo damage.

Trading pattern

Use and to poke and build pressure, then punish with stun when Naafiri commits.
Avoid trading if your is on cooldown to prevent being vulnerable to Naafiri's mobility and burst.
Capitalize on missed or wasted by following up with into for lethal burst.

Danger windows

You are most vulnerable when is down or missed, as you lack mobility to escape Naafiri's engage.
Naafiri is dangerous when her poke has lowered your health and is active for chase.
Avoid extended trades when Naafiri's is up and unblocked to prevent lethal all-ins.

Early game

Poke with and early to keep Naafiri low and prevent safe engages.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Naafiri's all-in potential spikes with .
Respect Naafiri's poke range and do not overextend without ready.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your for burst all-ins; use this window to secure kills or force Naafiri back.
Your first completed mage item increases poke damage and trading reliability; pressure Naafiri more confidently after this.
Upgrading lowers cooldown and boosts poke, allowing more frequent pressure and stun setups.

Win conditions

Use and to zone and punish Naafiri's engages with stun plus burst.
Deny Naafiri safe poke windows by interrupting or forcing her to waste .
Reach level 6 and item spikes to leverage your burst combo for kills and snowball lane control.