Naafiri & Locke Synergy

Naafiri Jungle and Locke Mid win 49.3% of 1,356 Low Elo games together, +0.8 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Naafiri can begin a pick with Hounds' Pursuit(R), and Locke's missing-health passive and potential R execute give them more finishing pressure as the target falls low. Players describe Locke's ultimate as benefiting from teammate damage and his style as a mobile cleanup assassin, which fits Naafiri's dive; that kit fit plausibly aligns with their +3.1pp LOW ELO synergy.

Playing the duo

Locke's Silver Stake(P) adds on-hit magic damage based on an enemy's missing health, while Naafiri's second Q dagger deals bonus damage to an already-bleeding target, giving both champions extra payoff during a focused pick.

How to play as Naafiri

Coordinate Hounds' Pursuit(R) with Locke's approach to focus one target; after Locke has started damaging them, your Q can apply its bleed and its second dagger can add burst while Locke's missing-health damage increases.

How to play as Locke

Use Soul Ignition(W) for the movement speed to follow Naafiri's engage, then focus the same target with Ritual Nails(Q) and Purgatory(R) as Naafiri's damage lowers their health.

Sources

These notes come from r/NaafiriMains and r/leagueoflegends, checked against the champions' abilities.