Bardvs Nidalee
Bard vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Bard wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nidalee based on 6 games. Bard holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Bard build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Bard vs Nidalee matchup.
Bard Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Bard performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Nidalee(66.7%)Who Wins the Bard vs Nidalee Matchup?
Bard vs Nidalee Matchup Summary
The Bard vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Bard wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, giving Bard a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Bard dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nidalee players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Bard leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Bard players can confidently pick into Nidalee and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nidalee away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Bard vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown
Bard is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Bard holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Bard66.7%Nidalee33.3%Bard0.0%Nidalee0.0%Bard dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Bard can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Bard at 0.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nidalee. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Bard holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nidalee players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Bard Runes Against Nidalee
Domination
Inspiration
Running Domination primary with Inspiration secondary allows Bard to press their advantage against Nidalee, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Bard matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Bard's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Bard build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.70% | 167 | 1.0 | 474 | 8,783 | 52.4% | 47.0% | |
| 48.63% | 146 | 1.0 | 485 | 9,351 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 49.31% | 144 | 1.1 | 481 | 9,474 | 47.6% | 50.6% | |
| 49.11% | 112 | 1.2 | 470 | 9,617 | 53.2% | 46.1% | |
| 53.64% | 110 | 1.0 | 499 | 9,106 | 60.7% | 46.3% | |
| 54.65% | 86 | 1.1 | 505 | 9,391 | 59.4% | 51.9% | |
| 63.86% | 83 | 1.0 | 468 | 8,743 | 71.0% | 57.8% | |
| 47.56% | 82 | 1.1 | 507 | 9,553 | 45.5% | 49.0% | |
| 52.05% | 73 | 1.0 | 524 | 8,861 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 54.93% | 71 | 1.0 | 458 | 8,497 | 48.6% | 61.8% | |
| 44.93% | 69 | 1.0 | 471 | 8,797 | 44.1% | 45.7% | |
| 42.65% | 68 | 1.0 | 521 | 9,160 | 50.0% | 38.1% | |
| 45.59% | 68 | 1.0 | 498 | 9,372 | 37.9% | 51.3% | |
| 43.08% | 65 | 1.0 | 476 | 9,090 | 56.3% | 30.3% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 1.1 | 517 | 9,170 | 44.0% | 37.0% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 1.2 | 509 | 10,561 | 38.9% | 47.1% | |
| 35.29% | 51 | 1.0 | 571 | 9,175 | 27.3% | 41.4% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 485 | 8,718 | 42.1% | 45.2% | |
| 55.10% | 49 | 1.0 | 487 | 9,694 | 47.6% | 60.7% | |
| 40.43% | 47 | 0.9 | 491 | 9,191 | 31.8% | 48.0% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 1.0 | 516 | 9,014 | 52.2% | 39.1% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 1.1 | 423 | 9,844 | 58.8% | 30.8% | |
| 63.41% | 41 | 1.1 | 469 | 9,457 | 68.4% | 59.1% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 0.9 | 539 | 9,517 | 61.9% | 44.4% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.0 | 513 | 8,479 | 52.0% | 57.1% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 0.9 | 546 | 9,333 | 31.8% | 50.0% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.1 | 519 | 9,087 | 46.7% | 47.6% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 0.9 | 584 | 9,564 | 30.8% | 38.1% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 0.9 | 549 | 9,380 | 54.5% | 45.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 0.9 | 531 | 9,363 | 58.3% | 43.8% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 572 | 10,014 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.0 | 523 | 8,079 | 46.1% | 44.4% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 502 | 9,470 | 83.3% | 57.1% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.0 | 518 | 9,421 | 44.4% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.4 | 503 | 9,451 | 42.9% | 63.6% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.2 | 571 | 10,203 | 28.6% | 54.5% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.1 | 536 | 9,722 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.9 | 586 | 10,152 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 484 | 10,199 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 639 | 9,716 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 537 | 10,107 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.1 | 507 | 8,462 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 0.9 | 513 | 10,554 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 407 | 9,173 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.8 | 487 | 8,705 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 465 | 9,257 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.0 | 581 | 10,059 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 530 | 7,233 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 606 | 10,906 | 0.0% | 66.7% |
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Bard vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bard do against Nidalee in League of Legends?
Bard wins the Bard vs Nidalee matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Bard do against Nidalee in the early game?
In the early game, Bard has the advantage against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Bard players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Bard do against Nidalee in the late game?
In the late game, Bard takes over the Bard vs Nidalee matchup with a 0.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Bard scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Bard vs Nidalee matchup?
Bard wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Bard is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Bard build against Nidalee?
The best Bard build against Nidalee includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Bard runes against Nidalee?
The best Bard runes against Nidalee use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Bard vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Bard counter Nidalee?
Yes, Bard has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate. Bard strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Bard against Nidalee?
When playing Bard against Nidalee, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.