Nidalee TFT champion portrait - Set 4
Avg Place
4.60
1st Place
10.6%
Top 4
49.1%
Pick Rate
1.8%

NidaleeTFT Build

Set 4
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Nidalee build for TFT Set 4 with 64.3% top 4 rate. Top items: Void Staff, Spear of Shojin, and Nashor's Tooth. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 4 Nidalee builds: Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Void Staff (64.29% top four rate, +15.14% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin (57.29% top four rate, +8.14% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin (55.34% top four rate, +6.19% difference)

Avg Placement:3.62
Top 4 Rate:64.29%
Top 4 Diff:+15.14%
1st Place Rate:19.05%
Pick Rate:0.32%
Avg Placement:4.03
Top 4 Rate:57.29%
Top 4 Diff:+8.14%
1st Place Rate:10.42%
Pick Rate:0.74%
Avg Placement:4.15
Top 4 Rate:55.34%
Top 4 Diff:+6.19%
1st Place Rate:17.48%
Pick Rate:0.79%

Nidalee Component Priority Order in Set 4

When playing Nidalee in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword 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.

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Tear of the Goddess - Priority 1 component for Nidalee in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
2
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 2 component for Nidalee in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 6 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Nidalee in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 4 builds
4
B.F. Sword - Priority 4 component for Nidalee in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 3 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Nidalee in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 1 builds

Why These Components for Nidalee?

Tear of the Goddess

Tear of the Goddess is the 1st priority component for Nidalee, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Spear of Shojin, Blue Buff, which are core items for maximizing Nidalee's effectiveness.

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Nidalee, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Archangel's Staff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hextech Gunblade, which are core items for maximizing Nidalee's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Nidalee, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Nidalee's effectiveness.

Nidalee Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Nidalee's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear of the Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod 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 4

High PriorityNidalee is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Nidalee item build achieves a 64.3% top four rate, which is +15.1% higher than Nidalee's base rate of 49.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate53.8%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+4.6%
Avg Placement4.16
1st Place Rate12.0%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate49.1%
Best Build Diff+15.1%
Champion Cost1-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Nidalee Itemization in Set 4

Excellent Item Scaling

Nidalee's best item build provides +15.1% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 1-cost champion, Nidalee is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Nidalee Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Nidalee itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Nidalee has a base top four rate of 49.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Nidalee item build achieves a 64.3% top four rate, representing a +15.1% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Nidalee achieves 53.8% top four rate (+4.6% vs base) with 4.16 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Nidalee achieves a 12.0% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.

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 you can commit to 3-starring Nidalee through slow rolling

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 4

The best Nidalee item is Void Staff with a 58.09% win rate (+8.94% vs base), 16.36% first place rate, and 4.64% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 13.72% pick rate and 51.46% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Nidalee items are Void Staff, Spear of Shojin, and Nashor's Tooth.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B58.09%+8.94%16.36%4.64%742
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
B55.13%+5.98%15.40%7.86%1,257
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
B53.55%+4.40%16.80%6.08%973
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B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B52.70%+3.55%13.95%2.31%370
5
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
B52.21%+3.06%14.55%6.79%1,086
6
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
B51.86%+2.71%13.89%5.21%833
7
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
B51.82%+2.67%15.98%3.42%548
8
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B51.46%+2.31%14.62%13.72%2,196
9
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
B51.19%+2.04%15.25%3.69%590
10
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B48.87%-0.28%14.49%5.24%839
11
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B46.42%-2.73%13.03%10.90%1,745

Best Nidalee Artifact Items in TFT Set 4

The best Nidalee artifact item is Blighting Jewel with a 78.79% win rate (+29.64% vs base), 18.73% first place rate, and 0.21% pick rate. The most popular is Sniper's Focus with a 0.74% pick rate and 56.78% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Nidalee artifact items are Blighting Jewel, Eternal Pact, and Flickerblades.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A78.79%+29.64%18.73%0.21%33
A74.07%+24.92%19.53%0.17%27
A67.74%+18.59%18.71%0.39%62
4A66.67%+17.52%17.94%0.24%39
5A65.52%+16.37%18.20%0.36%58
6A65.22%+16.07%20.56%0.14%23
7A65.15%+16.00%18.91%0.41%66
8A63.37%+14.22%18.58%0.63%101
9A56.78%+7.63%17.69%0.74%118
10A50.00%+0.85%19.01%0.07%12
11A48.00%-1.15%22.69%0.16%25
12A47.06%-2.09%20.95%0.11%17
13A46.15%-3.00%19.83%0.32%52
14A35.71%-13.44%16.90%0.09%14

Best Nidalee Radiant Items in TFT Set 4

The best Nidalee radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 79.17% win rate (+30.02% vs base), 19.00% first place rate, and 0.15% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 0.24% pick rate and 63.16% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Nidalee radiant items are Radiant Blue Buff, Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet, and Radiant Spear of Shojin.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A79.17%+30.02%19.00%0.15%24
A63.16%+14.01%19.14%0.24%38
B62.96%+13.81%17.19%0.17%27
4B62.96%+13.81%14.47%0.17%27
5A51.72%+2.57%23.18%0.18%29
6B43.48%-5.67%15.61%0.14%23
7A40.00%-9.15%19.08%0.12%20
8B28.57%-20.58%14.04%0.09%14
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Nidalee Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nidalee's best build in Set 4?

The best Nidalee build in Set 4 is Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, and Void Staff with a 64.29% top four rate, 19.05% first place rate, and 3.62 average placement. This build is picked 0.32% of the time.

What is the best item for Nidalee?

The best item for Nidalee is Void Staff with a 58.09% win rate. This item is picked 4.64% of the time and has won 431 matches across 742 games.

Which item is most popular on Nidalee?

Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Nidalee with a 13.72% pick rate. This item maintains a 51.46% win rate and has been used in 2,196 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Nidalee?

The top 3 items for Nidalee are Void Staff, Spear of Shojin, and Nashor's Tooth with an average win rate of 55.59%. 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 11,179 total matches. Void Staff has the most wins with 431 victories.

Should I always build Void Staff on Nidalee?

While Void Staff has the highest win rate at 58.09%, the best Nidalee build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Void Staff, Spear of Shojin, and Nashor's Tooth as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Nidalee in TFT Set 4?

The top components to prioritize for Nidalee in Set 4 are Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Nidalee's highest win rate item builds. Tear of the Goddess is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Nidalee's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Nidalee in TFT?

When playing Nidalee in TFT Set 4, prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel as it builds into Nidalee's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Needlessly Large Rod and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Nidalee's optimal items.

Should I itemize Nidalee in TFT Set 4?

Nidalee is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Nidalee's best item build achieves a +15.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 49.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Nidalee a good item holder in TFT Set 4?

Nidalee is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Nidalee achieves +15.1% 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 4?

When properly itemized, Nidalee achieves an average top four rate of 53.8% in TFT Set 4, which is +4.6% compared to the base rate of 49.1%. The best Nidalee item build reaches 64.3% top four rate with a 3.62 average placement.

What is the best Nidalee emblem?

The best Nidalee emblem is Assassin Emblem with a 62.50% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.15% of the time and has been used in 24 matches.

What is the top Nidalee radiant item?

The top Nidalee radiant item is Radiant Giant Slayer with a 87.50% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.05% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.

What is the best Nidalee artifact?

The best Nidalee artifact is Horizon Focus with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.