In League of Legends, there are champions that are unbeatable on one lane but fail mercilessly on others. A particular Darkin champion performs particularly well in the middle – but not at all as a jungler. Who it is, you’ll find out on MeinMMO.
Who is the feared Mid-Laner? LoL’s latest assassin Naafiri is currently, according to u.gg, one of the strongest Mid-Laners in the game – with an impressive win rate of 52.31 percent in all ranks.
As an assassin, Naafiri can perform in the jungle and on the mid lane with her kit. The data clearly shows that she currently shines only as a Mid-Laner – presumably, that will stay that way for now. She is the red hound of the Hundred Bite, who fights with a pack and makes life difficult for many ADC players.
Like Kayne and Varus, Naafiri belongs to the Darkin champions. Her gameplay is said to be easier to learn compared to the notorious King of Assassins: Zed. However, currently, Naafiri is frequently banned due to her strength.
- Win rate Mid-Lane: 52.31 %
- Win rate Jungle: 44.64 %
- Ban rate: 52.6 %
- Pick rate: 6.1 %
- Matches: 148,000
- Status August 5 via u.gg
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Naafiri: Hound of the Hundred Bites
What makes Naafiri so strong? Naafiri is therefore one of the strongest Mid-Laners – closely followed by Zed, Fizz, Xerath, and Malzahar. The AD Mid-Laner probably attracts the same player types that also enjoy playing other assassins like Zed and Qiyana.
Naafiri proves to be a beginner-friendly assassin, but mastering her mechanically is incredibly difficult. Her dashes and her additional movement speed boost in her ultimate make her incredibly mobile.
What also makes her strong is the fact: She is the latest champion, and many do not know how to play against her. Over time, her strength will likely stabilize once most LoL players are familiar with her kit.
Is balancing for Naafiri planned? Originally, a nerf was planned on August 2 in patch 13.15 for the Darkin champion. However, Riot backtracked, and Naafiri was spared from the nerf hammer.
The design manager Stephen Auker of Naafiri shared a statement on Twitter (via.twitter.com), explaining why they scrapped the nerf plans:
Earlier in the week, we said you could expect nerfs. We anticipated that the win rate would increase further. After a few days of observations, her win rate has stabilized. Her win rate has settled around 51 percent and 51.5 percent in the average MMR. In high ranks, she performs between 49 percent and 49.5 percent.
Stephen Auker
In this Twitter post, Stephen Auker additionally emphasizes that despite her poor performance, Naafiri will not receive any jungle buffs for now. Riot is focusing on ensuring she remains on the mid lane and develops her talent there.
What do you think about Naafiri? Do you wish for buffs for the jungle, or is she well-placed in the mid lane? Do you think she is in a good spot? Feel free to leave a comment on the topic.
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