Nami
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti CC
Other options
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Resolve
Revitalize
Bone Plating
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
When Nami's Abilities hit allied champions they gain Move Speed for a short duration.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12s | 10s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 10s | 10s | 11s | 2m |
| 9 | 8s | 10s | 11s | 2m |
| 11 | 8s | 10s | 11s | 1m50 |
| 16 | 8s | 10s | 11s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 8s | 10s | 11s | 1m40 |
W (Ebb and Flow) bounces between allies (heal) and enemies (damage) — position yourself to maximize bounces (ally → enemy → ally).
Q (Aqua Prison) is a slow bubble with a long CC — predict the enemy's movement or combo after a slow.
The passive (Surging Tides) speeds up allies when you hit them with an ability — E your ADC before a trade for the speed + empowered autos.
R (Tidal Wave) is a mass engage/disengage — use it to initiate teamfights or stop an enemy rush.
Playing as Nami
Tips to maximize your impact
W (Ebb and Flow) bounces between allies (heal) and enemies (damage) — position yourself to maximize bounces (ally → enemy → ally).
Q (Aqua Prison) is a slow bubble with a long CC — predict the enemy's movement or combo after a slow.
The passive (Surging Tides) speeds up allies when you hit them with an ability — E your ADC before a trade for the speed + empowered autos.
R (Tidal Wave) is a mass engage/disengage — use it to initiate teamfights or stop an enemy rush.
Playing against Nami
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Her Q bubble is slow and predictable — keep moving constantly to dodge it.
Nami is squishy: if you catch her with CC, she dies quickly.
Her R is wide but slow — sidestep or dash to avoid it.
Engage when her Q is on cooldown (10s): it's her only hard CC outside of her ult.
Stats with Nami
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Nami
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Counters
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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