Ultimate Naafiri Guide, Be the Alpha of the Pack
This is an in-depth ultimate Naafiri guide for the latest patch - where we transform you from a lone wolf into the alpha of a ruthless hunting pack, ready to pounce and decimate your unsuspecting prey.
Summoner Spells:
- Flash: This is a must-have for most champions. It allows you to escape dangerous situations or secure kills.
- Ignite: This spell is used to finish off enemies or reduce their healing during fights.
Runes:
- Primary Path: Domination
- Keystone: Electrocute
- Sudden Impact
- Eyeball Collection
- Relentless Hunter
- Secondary Path: Inspiration
- Biscuit Delivery
- Cosmic Insight
Stat Shards:
- 2x Adaptive Force (9 AD or 15 AP)
- 1x Scaling Health (15-140 HP)
Starting Items:
- Long Sword
- 3x Health Potion
- Stealth Ward
Optimal First Back Items:
- Long Sword
- Boots
- Control Ward
Recommended Full Build Items:
- Duskblade of Draktharr
- Ionian Boots of Lucidity
- Black Cleaver
- Edge of Night
- Ravenous Hydra
- Serylda's Grudge
Ability Skill Order:
- Q -> E -> W -> Q -> Q -> R -> Q -> E -> Q -> E -> R -> E -> E -> W -> W -> R -> W -> W
General Playstyle:
Naafiri is a champion who excels in burst damage and quick trades. Use your Q for poke and wave clear. When going for trades, try to use your E to dodge enemy abilities and then follow up with your Q and W for maximum damage. Remember to use your Ignite for securing kills.
Farming:
Focus on last-hitting minions for gold. Use your Q to help with wave clear. If you're against a tough opponent, it's better to farm under your turret.
Laning Phase:
During the laning phase, focus on farming and poking the enemy with your Q. Look for opportunities to engage with your E and follow up with your Q and W for burst damage. Be wary of enemy jungler ganks.
Mid Game:
In the mid game, look for opportunities to roam and help other lanes. Secure objectives with your team and continue to farm and push lanes.
Late Game:
In the late game, stick with your team and look for opportunities to catch out enemies. Use your burst damage to eliminate key targets in team fights.
Team Fights:
In team fights, try to focus on the enemy's squishy champions. Use your E to dodge key abilities and then follow up with your Q and W to burst down enemies.
Dragon and Baron Objectives:
For Dragon and Baron objectives, make sure to have good vision around the area. Use your burst damage to help secure these objectives for your team.
Matchups:
Good and bad matchups can vary depending on the current meta. However, Naafiri generally does well against champions that he can burst down quickly and struggles against champions that can out-sustain his damage or lock him down with crowd control.
Sharpen your claws, hone your instincts, and let the enemy know fear as you dominate the Rift. Remember, every game is a new hunt, and with this Naafiri guide for the latest patch, you're always the predator, never the prey!
