Naafiri Jungle counters Gragas hard (45.4% win rate) based on 531 games. This matchup is really difficult for Gragas players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gragas Jungle vs Naafiri Jungle in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 59.7% in this matchup.
Gragas with 0.7% pick rate (56th place among Jungle champions) rarely faces Naafiri, who maintains 2.5% popularity. While this matchup isn't common overall, Naafiri's solid presence in the meta makes understanding it worthwhile when you do play Gragas. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Phase Rush + Transcendence combination (100.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Luden's Companion, Shadowflame, Lich Bane, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 45.4% to 59.7% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Gragas faces both matchup (45.41%) and farming disadvantages (5.41 vs 6.74/min). With a 1.33 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Gragas outputs more damage (770 vs 754/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Naafiri: leads in both matchup win rate (54.6%) and KDA (2.80 vs 2.70, 18th vs 27th place). Gragas players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| D | Tier | B+ |
| 45.4% | Matchup Winrate | 54.6% |
| 49.09% | Role Winrate | 49.83% |
| #49 | Winrate Rank | #38 |
| 0.7% | Pickrate | 2.5% |
| 2.7 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 410 | Gold per Minute | 425 |
| 5.41 | CS/Min | 6.74 |
| 0.19 | Wards per Minute | 0.20 |
| 770 | Damage per Minute | 754 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Gragas deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Naafiri deals mainly physical damage (90.31%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Naafiri, ranking 13th (versus 57th for Gragas) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 2.7) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Gragas player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Naafiri player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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