Zilean vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide

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Zilean into Naafirimedium

Overview

Set double bombs on minions or slowed Naafiri targets to stun and punish her all-in attempts.
Use speed boost to control trade distance and disengage before Naafiri commits .
Avoid throwing single bombs without follow-up to prevent wasting your main crowd control threat.

Respect Naafiri's dash engage when your crowd control or is down.
Avoid overextending after missing bombs, as Naafiri can punish with poke and all-in.
Track Naafiri's ultimate window to anticipate enhanced burst and chase potential.

Track level 2 to unlock double bomb plus speed combo and contest early trades aggressively.
Thin the wave to prevent Naafiri from setting up safe poke or freezes.
Use brush control to land double bombs and coordinate with jungler or roams for follow-up.

Level 2 unlocks your double bomb and speed combo, significantly increasing your trade threat.
Level 3 grants for double bomb resets, enabling extended poke and crowd control chains.
Level 6 allows clutch revives that force Naafiri to hesitate on burst or all-in attempts.

Convert bomb stuns into kills by speeding yourself to kite or disengage from Naafiri's all-ins.
Use to deny Naafiri's burst all-ins and force her to swap targets or back off.
Control mid wave states to enable roaming or objective pressure when Naafiri commits or resets.

Tactical tip

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