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How to Play NaafiriJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Naafiri Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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We Are MorePDarkin DaggersQThe Call of the PackWEviscerateEHounds' PursuitR
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Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchB#34of 58 Jungle champions
Win rate51.1%vs 51.0% role avg
Pick rate3.3%22nd most picked Jungle
Ban rate10.1%

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Naafiri Jungle Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (3.5% pick rate, 50.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.1% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de Grace
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Darkin DaggersQEviscerateEThe Call of the PackWMax Q first
Darkin Daggers14579
The Call of the Pack31415
Eviscerate28101213
Hounds' Pursuit611

Item build

3.5% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's DanceAxiom ArcAxiom ArcHubrisHubrisEdge of NightEdge of Night

Naafiri Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Naafiri holds a 51.1% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.21, right at the Jungle role average of 51.0%. That is the 34th highest win rate of 58 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 3.3% pick rate (22nd most played in the role) and a 10.1% ban rate, Naafiri gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Patch 26.21 was good to Naafiri Jungle: the tier rating climbed from C to B after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At B tier, Naafiri works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Naafiri Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Hecarim (35.3% win rate for Naafiri) and MonkeyKing (41.3% win rate for Naafiri): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Qiyana (59.5%) and Graves (56.1%) are the matchups to look for, where Naafiri wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Naafiri matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Naafiri good in Patch 26.21?

Naafiri is B tier Jungle in Patch 26.21 with a 51.1% win rate, 3.3% pick rate, and 10.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Naafiri Jungle after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Naafiri Jungle?

The best Naafiri Jungle build in Patch 26.21 uses Voltaic Cyclosword, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Naafiri Jungle is B tier with 51.1% win rate this patch.

Who counters Naafiri?

Champions that counter Naafiri in Patch 26.21 include Hecarim (35.3% Naafiri win rate), MonkeyKing (41.3% Naafiri win rate), JarvanIV (47.1% Naafiri win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Naafiri?

To climb with Naafiri Jungle in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Ganking, Tracking spells, and Counter ganking. Ganking: Ganking is a great way to get advantage in the early game. Tracking spells: Summoner spells, like flash, are the most universal, yet the most valuable asset any champion has.