Naafiri

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Played almost exclusively Jungle (98.2% of its games).
• Peak popularity in 2026: 309 games, 49.5% win rate.
• Rises in priority for playoffs: 21.3% of its games happen there, against 15.9% across the dataset.
• Games featuring it run 1.2 min shorter than average (32m 40s against 33m 53s).
• Best duo: alongside Ashe, 72% over 25 games (+22.5 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Jarvan IV in Jungle, 35.8% over 53 duels.
• Longest win streak: 9, from July 26, 2026 to July 29, 2026.
• The team that played it most is Anyone's Legend (33 games, 69.7%).
• Strongest on it: Tarzan at 1806 domination rating over 32 games on Naafiri.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

309 games this season, 49.5% win rate, 33rd most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026. Win rate up 0.3 points against 2025.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
Anyone's Legend	21	61.9%
Bilibili Gaming	18	66.7%
LGD Gaming	12	58.3%
Team Secret Whales	11	45.5%
Invictus Gaming	11	45.5%
BNK FEARX	10	30%

How far each player outplays his direct opponent when he picks this champion — not his career rating. Same 1500 scale, games on this champion only (20+).

1. 1 Tarzan 1806 +196 Active #26 · #6 Jungle · 32 games · 68.8%
2. 2 Kanavi 1675 -15 Active #5 · #1 Jungle · 20 games · 75%
3. 3 Xun 1574 +51 Active #91 · #20 Jungle · 33 games · 60.6%
4. 4 Raptor 1469 -6 Active #372 · #76 Jungle · 24 games · 41.7%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2024–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Naafiri. The gap is measured against its own 49.5% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Ashe	Bot	25	72%	+22.5
Neeko	Support	37	67.6%	+18.1
Gnar	Top	49	63.3%	+13.8
Rakan	Support	40	62.5%	+13
Xayah	Bot	26	61.5%	+12
Taliyah	Mid	57	61.4%	+11.9
Kai'Sa	Bot	34	58.8%	+9.3
Viktor	Mid	31	58.1%	+8.6

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Lucian	Bot	39	30.8%	-18.7
Galio	Mid	54	35.2%	-14.3
Aurora	Mid	32	37.5%	-12
Jhin	Bot	65	38.5%	-11
Renekton	Top	33	39.4%	-10.1
Rell	Support	53	39.6%	-9.9
Ahri	Mid	63	39.7%	-9.8
Jayce	Top	37	40.5%	-9

Across all seasons (2024–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Skarner	Jungle	27	63%	+13.5
Xin Zhao	Jungle	68	54.4%	+4.9
Lee Sin	Jungle	41	53.7%	+4.2
Wukong	Jungle	42	52.4%	+2.9
Pantheon	Jungle	59	50.8%	+1.3
Vi	Jungle	91	46.2%	-3.3
Nocturne	Jungle	31	38.7%	-10.8
Jarvan IV	Jungle	53	35.8%	-13.7

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Jarvan IV	Jungle	53	35.8%	-13.7
Nocturne	Jungle	31	38.7%	-10.8
Vi	Jungle	91	46.2%	-3.3
Pantheon	Jungle	59	50.8%	+1.3
Wukong	Jungle	42	52.4%	+2.9
Lee Sin	Jungle	41	53.7%	+4.2
Xin Zhao	Jungle	68	54.4%	+4.9
Skarner	Jungle	27	63%	+13.5

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 213 · 55.9%
• LCK 122 · 45.1%
• LCP 64 · 43.8%
• LEC 53 · 41.5%
• LTA Sud 33 · 57.6%
• LTA Nord 26 · 50%
• LCS 24 · 58.3%
• MSI 21 · 33.3%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
Anyone's Legend	33	69.7%
BNK FEARX	24	41.7%
JD Gaming	24	54.2%
Bilibili Gaming	23	69.6%
Invictus Gaming	21	61.9%
Top Esports	19	73.7%
LGD Gaming	18	50%
Team WE	16	43.8%
Weibo Gaming	15	53.3%
Dplus Kia	14	57.1%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Naafiri?

Ashe as Bot: 72% wins over 25 games together, +22.5 points against Naafiri's 49.5% average.

Which champion counters Naafiri in Jungle?

Jarvan IV in Jungle: Naafiri only wins 35.8% of their 53 direct duels, -13.7 points below its average.

Which lane does Naafiri play in pro?

Mainly Jungle, which accounts for 98.2% of its 568 major-league games, with a 48.9% win rate.

Is Naafiri good in professional play?

Over 568 major-league games since 2024, Naafiri holds a 49.5% win rate. Its most played season was 2026 with 309 games, and it was last picked on September 20, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	9 · July 26, 2026 → July 29, 2026
Longest loss streak	8 · June 30, 2025 → August 2, 2025
Average game length	32m 40s · 33m 53s
Longest game	53m 26s · Shopify Rebellion vs Dignitas
Shortest game	21m 55s · ThunderTalk Gaming vs Anyone's Legend