Hecarim Jungle counters Naafiri hard (43.6% win rate) based on 1328 games. This matchup is really difficult for Naafiri players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Naafiri Jungle vs Hecarim Jungle in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 59.6% in this matchup.
Balanced meta clash: Naafiri (2.5%, 32nd place out of 54 Jungle champions) regularly faces Hecarim (3.5%, 20th place). Both champions hold solid meta positions, making this matchup knowledge a direct path to climbing and improving your win rate. Identical tiers, different outcomes: Despite matching B+-tier ratings, Naafiri struggles with only 43.6% win rate. Hecarim's mechanics prove more effective in this particular confrontation. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (46.1% win rate) plus optimal itemization Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 43.6% to 59.6% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Naafiri faces both matchup (43.55%) and farming disadvantages (6.86 vs 7.02/min). With a 0.16 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Naafiri outputs more damage (682 vs 638/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Naafiri maintains better KDA (3.00, 7th place vs 21st for Hecarim), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | B+ |
| 43.6% | Matchup Winrate | 56.5% |
| 49.78% | Role Winrate | 49.48% |
| #30 | Winrate Rank | #36 |
| 2.5% | Pickrate | 3.5% |
| 3.0 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 418 | Gold per Minute | 433 |
| 6.86 | CS/Min | 7.02 |
| 0.19 | Wards per Minute | 0.16 |
| 682 | Damage per Minute | 638 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Naafiri deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Hecarim deals mainly physical damage (78.28%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Hecarim, ranking 10th (versus 14th for Naafiri) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.8 versus 3.0) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Naafiri player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Hecarim 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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Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
