MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Naafiri vs Ryze
In Mid, Naafiri wins 52% against Ryze across 496 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Naafiri ahead by 740 gold.
Does Naafiri counter Ryze?
The numbers call it close: 52% for Naafiri over 496 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Ryze as Naafiri
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 58% over 358 games; 300 behind drops it to 36% over 136.
The median first death in this lane comes at 7:55; the level 6 spike lands around 5:13. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.