Nidalee TFT Build
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4 CostBest Nidalee build for TFT Set 16 with 74.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Striker's Flail. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Nidalee builds: Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap (74.04% top four rate, +22.79% difference); Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (66.40% top four rate, +15.15% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Hand Of Justice (65.94% top four rate, +14.69% difference)
Nidalee Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Nidalee in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Nidalee 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Nidalee ?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Nidalee , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Nidalee 's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Nidalee , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Jeweled Gauntlet, Thief's Gloves, which are core items for maximizing Nidalee 's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Nidalee , appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Giant Slayer, Bloodthirster, which are core items for maximizing Nidalee 's effectiveness.
Nidalee Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Nidalee 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Sparring Gloves to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Nidalee 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Nidalee in Set 16
High PriorityNidalee is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Nidalee item build achieves a 74.0% top four rate, which is +22.8% higher than Nidalee 's base rate of 51.3%. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Nidalee Itemization in Set 16
Nidalee 's best item build provides +22.8% top four rate improvement. 4 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
4 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Itemized Nidalee achieves 16.8% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 4-cost champion, Nidalee has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Nidalee Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Nidalee itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Nidalee has a base top four rate of 51.3%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Nidalee item build achieves a 74.0% top four rate, representing a +22.8% difference from the base rate. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Nidalee achieves 63.5% top four rate (+12.3% vs base) with 3.81 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Nidalee achieves a 16.8% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Nidalee a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Nidalee
- When you find Nidalee early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Nidalee 's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Nidalee
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Nidalee Items in TFT Set 16
The best Nidalee item is Hextech Gunblade with a 63.78% win rate (+12.53% vs base), 15.25% first place rate, and 6.98% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 18.98% pick rate and 56.48% win rate. Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 16.08%. The top three Nidalee items are Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Striker's Flail.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 63.78% | +12.53% | 15.25% | 6.98% | 4,760 | ||
| B | 62.96% | +11.71% | 14.49% | 7.10% | 4,844 | ||
  | B | 61.85% | +10.60% | 15.63% | 3.64% | 2,482 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 56.56% | +5.31% | 13.95% | 3.89% | 2,652 | |
| 5 | | B | 56.48% | +5.23% | 14.62% | 18.98% | 12,942 | |
| 6 | | B | 56.19% | +4.94% | 16.08% | 3.14% | 2,141 | |
| 7 |  | B | 53.97% | +2.72% | 14.18% | 13.71% | 9,352 | |
| 8 |  | B | 48.55% | -2.70% | 14.97% | 3.44% | 2,346 | |
| 9 |  | B | 45.88% | -5.37% | 13.97% | 6.18% | 4,213 |
Best Nidalee Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Nidalee artifact item is Silvermere Dawn with a 77.78% win rate (+26.53% vs base), 21.96% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.26% pick rate and 46.07% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Nidalee artifact items are Silvermere Dawn, Blighting Jewel, and Gold Collector.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 77.78% | +26.53% | 21.96% | 0.03% | 18 | ||
| A | 72.00% | +20.75% | 18.73% | 0.04% | 25 | ||
| A | 70.59% | +19.34% | 22.69% | 0.05% | 34 | ||
| 4 | A | 66.67% | +15.42% | 19.83% | 0.09% | 60 | |
| 5 | A | 64.37% | +13.12% | 17.85% | 0.13% | 87 | |
| 6 | A | 59.65% | +8.40% | 19.53% | 0.08% | 57 | |
| 7 | A | 59.21% | +7.96% | 20.34% | 0.11% | 76 | |
| 8 | B | 58.82% | +7.57% | 15.86% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 9 | A | 57.14% | +5.89% | 19.98% | 0.03% | 21 | |
| 10 | A | 56.67% | +5.42% | 20.15% | 0.22% | 150 | |
| 11 | A | 55.56% | +4.31% | 21.66% | 0.07% | 45 | |
| 12 | A | 53.91% | +2.66% | 18.20% | 0.17% | 115 | |
| 13 | A | 53.03% | +1.78% | 20.56% | 0.10% | 66 | |
| 14 | A | 52.63% | +1.38% | 18.58% | 0.14% | 95 | |
| 15 | A | 48.98% | -2.27% | 20.95% | 0.14% | 98 | |
| 16 | A | 46.15% | -5.10% | 17.94% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 17 | A | 46.07% | -5.18% | 16.90% | 0.26% | 178 | |
| 18 | A | 45.45% | -5.80% | 19.85% | 0.05% | 33 | |
| 19 | A | 42.00% | -9.25% | 18.91% | 0.07% | 50 | |
| 20 | A | 40.68% | -10.57% | 21.01% | 0.09% | 59 | |
| 21 | A | 28.57% | -22.68% | 18.71% | 0.05% | 35 | |
| 22 | B | 23.08% | -28.17% | 14.13% | 0.02% | 13 |
Best Nidalee Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Nidalee radiant item is Radiant Morellonomicon with a 87.50% win rate (+36.25% vs base), 16.95% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.50% pick rate and 58.94% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Nidalee radiant items are Radiant Morellonomicon, Radiant Archangel's Staff, and Radiant Ionic Spark.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 87.50% | +36.25% | 16.95% | 0.02% | 16 | ||
| B | 78.26% | +27.01% | 16.30% | 0.07% | 46 | ||
| B | 75.00% | +23.75% | 16.93% | 0.04% | 28 | ||
| 4 | B | 74.29% | +23.04% | 13.84% | 0.05% | 35 | |
| 5 | B | 73.08% | +21.83% | 14.76% | 0.04% | 26 | |
| 6 | A | 72.73% | +21.48% | 17.37% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 7 | A | 69.23% | +17.98% | 19.40% | 0.06% | 39 | |
| 8 | A | 68.83% | +17.58% | 19.08% | 0.11% | 77 | |
| 9 | B | 67.86% | +16.61% | 15.61% | 0.16% | 112 | |
| 10 | A | 65.45% | +14.20% | 23.18% | 0.08% | 55 | |
| 11 | B | 64.71% | +13.46% | 15.22% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 12 | B | 63.64% | +12.39% | 13.31% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 13 | A | 62.83% | +11.58% | 19.14% | 0.28% | 191 | |
| 14 | B | 62.50% | +11.25% | 17.19% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 15 | B | 58.94% | +7.69% | 14.55% | 0.50% | 341 | |
| 16 | A | 58.93% | +7.68% | 18.94% | 0.08% | 56 | |
| 17 | A | 58.62% | +7.37% | 20.21% | 0.04% | 29 | |
| 18 | B | 56.25% | +5.00% | 16.51% | 0.05% | 32 | |
| 19 | A | 54.74% | +3.49% | 18.56% | 0.20% | 137 | |
| 20 | B | 53.33% | +2.08% | 13.64% | 0.02% | 15 | |
| 21 | B | 50.00% | -1.25% | 12.52% | 0.05% | 32 | |
| 22 | B | 50.00% | -1.25% | 14.02% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 23 | A | 49.02% | -2.23% | 16.83% | 0.07% | 51 | |
| 24 | B | 47.83% | -3.42% | 14.47% | 0.03% | 23 | |
| 25 | B | 45.45% | -5.80% | 12.97% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 26 | A | 44.44% | -6.81% | 18.05% | 0.03% | 18 | |
| 27 | B | 44.00% | -7.25% | 16.01% | 0.04% | 25 | |
| 28 | A | 43.75% | -7.50% | 17.96% | 0.05% | 32 | |
| 29 | B | 42.31% | -8.94% | 15.69% | 0.04% | 26 | |
| 30 | B | 41.38% | -9.87% | 17.28% | 0.09% | 58 | |
| 31 | B | 38.89% | -12.36% | 14.04% | 0.05% | 36 | |
| 32 | B | 38.46% | -12.79% | 13.61% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 33 | A | 35.14% | -16.11% | 19.00% | 0.05% | 37 | |
| 34 | B | 31.58% | -19.67% | 14.73% | 0.03% | 19 | |
| 35 | B | 30.00% | -21.25% | 14.45% | 0.01% | 10 |
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Nidalee Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nidalee 's best build in Set 16?
The best Nidalee build in Set 16 is Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Rabadon's Deathcap with a 74.04% top four rate, 17.38% first place rate, and 3.40 average placement. This build is picked 3.06% of the time.
What is the best item for Nidalee ?
The best item for Nidalee is Hextech Gunblade with a 63.78% win rate. This item is picked 6.98% of the time and has won 3,036 matches across 4,760 games.
Which item is most popular on Nidalee ?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Nidalee with a 18.98% pick rate. This item maintains a 56.48% win rate and has been used in 12,942 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Nidalee ?
The top 3 items for Nidalee are Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Striker's Flail with an average win rate of 62.86%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Nidalee item builds have?
The Nidalee item builds are based on 45,732 total matches. Hextech Gunblade has the most wins with 3,036 victories.
Should I always build Hextech Gunblade on Nidalee ?
While Hextech Gunblade has the highest win rate at 63.78%, the best Nidalee build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Striker's Flail as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Nidalee in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Nidalee in Set 16 are Sparring Gloves, Needlessly Large Rod, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Nidalee 's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 5 of Nidalee 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Nidalee in TFT?
When playing Nidalee in TFT Set 16, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Nidalee 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Needlessly Large Rod and B.F. Sword. These components give you the flexibility to build Nidalee 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Nidalee in TFT Set 16?
Nidalee is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Nidalee 's best item build achieves a +22.8% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 51.3%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Nidalee a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Nidalee is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Nidalee achieves +22.8% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Nidalee 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Nidalee achieves an average top four rate of 63.5% in TFT Set 16, which is +12.3% compared to the base rate of 51.3%. The best Nidalee item build reaches 74.0% top four rate with a 3.40 average placement.
What is the best Nidalee emblem?
The best Nidalee emblem is Demacia Emblem with a 70.83% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 24 matches.
What is the top Nidalee radiant item?
The top Nidalee radiant item is Radiant Morellonomicon with a 87.50% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 16 matches.
What is the best Nidalee artifact?
The best Nidalee artifact is Silvermere Dawn with a 77.78% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 18 matches.