Taliyah vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Taliyah vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use to control mid wave and deny Naafiri clean all-in windows.
Punish Naafiri's committed dashes with and combos.
Push and create roam timers to avoid isolated fights where Naafiri's excels.

Trading pattern

Poke with and reserve plus for punishing dashes or movement into your zone.
Punish immediately after Naafiri uses or when her poke is down.
Avoid trading if your and are down or if Naafiri's is active on isolated targets.

Danger windows

Respect Naafiri's active window when she can isolate and chase targets.
Be cautious when your or are down, as her engage becomes more threatening.
Avoid extended trades if Naafiri's poke has landed and your defensive tools are unavailable.

Early game

Chip Naafiri with before she commits with .
Hold and to punish her dash or predictable forward movement.
Avoid extended trades when and are on cooldown to prevent her mobility advantage.

Power spikes

Level 6 greatly increases your map pressure and roaming potential.
First completed mage item boosts your wave control and poke reliability.
Naafiri's level 6 and first lethality item increase her all-in threat and poke damage.

Win conditions

Control mid wave with and punish Naafiri's dashes through and .
Use your level 6 to create map pressure and deny Naafiri isolated targets.
Keep Naafiri off balance by denying safe all-in windows and punishing her mobility cooldowns.

Tactical tip

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