Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Tidecaller's Blessing
Empowers an allied champion for a short duration. The ally's basic attacks and spells deal bonus magic damage and slow the target.
Passive
Surging Tides
When Nami's Abilities hit allied champions they gain Move Speed for a short duration.
Q
Aqua Prison
Sends a bubble to a target area, dealing damage and stunning all enemies on impact.
R (Ultimate)
Tidal Wave
Summons a massive Tidal Wave that knocks up, slows, and damages enemies. Allies hit gain double the effect of Surging Tides.
W
Ebb and Flow
Unleashes a stream of water that bounces back and forth between allied and enemy champions, healing allies and damaging enemies.
Playing As Nami
- -Aqua Prison has a long cooldown, make sure to use it at the right moment.
- -Using Ebb and Flow during an engagement with enemy champions will help sway the battle in your favor.
- -Nami's ultimate can come in very handy for initiating on enemies who are far away.
Playing Against Nami
- -Aqua Prison is a very powerful ability with a long cooldown, take advantage of the situation if Nami misses this ability.
- -Tidal Wave has a very long range but travels slowly, be aware of when it is coming your way as you can move out of its path.
- -Try to avoid fighting an opponent affected by Tidecaller's Blessing, it lasts a short duration so waiting it out can help you greatly.
Lore
A headstrong young vastaya of the seas, Nami was the first of the Marai tribe to leave the waves and venture onto dry land, when their ancient accord with the Targonians was broken. With no other option, she took it upon herself to complete the sacred ritual that would ensure the safety of her people. Amidst the chaos of this new age, Nami faces an uncertain future with grit and determination, using her Tidecaller staff to summon the strength of the oceans themselves.
About Nami, the Tidecaller
A headstrong young vastaya of the seas, Nami was the first of the Marai tribe to leave the waves and venture onto dry land, when their ancient accord with the Targonians was broken. With no other option, she took it upon herself to complete the sacred ritual that would ensure the safety of her people. Amidst the chaos of this new age, Nami faces an uncertain future with grit and determination, using her Tidecaller staff to summon the strength of the oceans themselves.
How to Play Nami
Playing Namieffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a support, Nami benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Aqua Prison has a long cooldown, make sure to use it at the right moment.
- Using Ebb and Flow during an engagement with enemy champions will help sway the battle in your favor.
- Nami's ultimate can come in very handy for initiating on enemies who are far away.
Playing Against Nami
- Aqua Prison is a very powerful ability with a long cooldown, take advantage of the situation if Nami misses this ability.
- Tidal Wave has a very long range but travels slowly, be aware of when it is coming your way as you can move out of its path.
- Try to avoid fighting an opponent affected by Tidecaller's Blessing, it lasts a short duration so waiting it out can help you greatly.
Nami Counters and Matchups
Nami's toughest matchup this patch is Yasuo. Conversely, Nami performs strongly into Fizz.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Nami
Riot rates Nami's difficulty at 5/10. Nami sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.