MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Naafiri
In Mid, Ryze wins 48% against Naafiri 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 Ryze behind by 740 gold.
Does Ryze counter Naafiri?
The numbers call it close: 48% for Ryze over 496 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Naafiri as Ryze
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 64% over 136 games; 300 behind drops it to 42% over 358.
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:44; the level 6 spike lands around 5:22. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.