Caitlynvs Nidalee
Caitlyn vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Caitlyn based on 6 games. Nidalee holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Nidalee matchup.
Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn 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(33.3%)Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Nidalee Matchup?
Caitlyn vs Nidalee Matchup Summary
The Caitlyn vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 33.3%, giving Nidalee a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee has a strong advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nidalee overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Caitlyn vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown
Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Caitlyn33.3%Nidalee66.7%Caitlyn33.3%Nidalee66.7%Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Nidalee holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Caitlyn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Caitlyn Runes Against Nidalee
Inspiration
Sorcery
The Inspiration and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Nidalee in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Caitlyn'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 Caitlyn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.14% | 2,343 | 6.9 | 912 | 13,371 | 48.0% | 44.8% | |
| 48.79% | 2,021 | 6.8 | 846 | 13,171 | 48.9% | 48.7% | |
| 46.68% | 1,596 | 6.8 | 864 | 13,157 | 48.2% | 45.4% | |
| 48.99% | 1,580 | 6.6 | 829 | 13,097 | 50.9% | 47.6% | |
| 48.74% | 1,510 | 6.8 | 872 | 13,490 | 46.0% | 50.5% | |
| 52.81% | 1,174 | 6.9 | 876 | 13,281 | 49.4% | 55.5% | |
| 58.43% | 635 | 7.0 | 921 | 13,875 | 57.7% | 58.9% | |
| 51.03% | 631 | 6.8 | 895 | 13,517 | 53.7% | 49.0% | |
| 50.26% | 569 | 6.7 | 844 | 13,009 | 50.8% | 49.8% | |
| 50.10% | 525 | 6.6 | 833 | 12,970 | 52.6% | 48.1% | |
| 49.20% | 500 | 6.7 | 893 | 13,090 | 53.2% | 45.7% | |
| 53.21% | 468 | 6.9 | 890 | 13,596 | 53.2% | 53.2% | |
| 52.28% | 373 | 6.7 | 903 | 13,530 | 56.2% | 48.7% | |
| 57.07% | 368 | 6.9 | 888 | 12,977 | 58.1% | 55.8% | |
| 52.05% | 365 | 7.0 | 886 | 13,600 | 55.3% | 49.8% | |
| 52.31% | 347 | 6.7 | 838 | 13,329 | 47.8% | 56.1% | |
| 50.89% | 336 | 7.0 | 857 | 13,405 | 53.6% | 48.6% | |
| 40.32% | 315 | 6.8 | 809 | 13,272 | 36.9% | 42.7% | |
| 50.50% | 303 | 7.3 | 911 | 13,934 | 52.7% | 48.9% | |
| 51.53% | 295 | 6.8 | 899 | 13,464 | 54.9% | 49.1% | |
| 51.49% | 268 | 6.8 | 924 | 13,722 | 46.7% | 54.7% | |
| 45.16% | 217 | 6.8 | 768 | 13,328 | 41.9% | 46.9% | |
| 51.57% | 159 | 6.8 | 888 | 13,599 | 49.2% | 53.2% | |
| 50.97% | 155 | 7.1 | 929 | 13,329 | 46.3% | 54.5% | |
| 46.43% | 140 | 6.8 | 814 | 13,450 | 45.5% | 47.1% | |
| 49.29% | 140 | 6.5 | 792 | 13,064 | 41.9% | 55.1% | |
| 39.69% | 131 | 6.5 | 913 | 12,627 | 33.9% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 112 | 6.8 | 786 | 12,946 | 51.9% | 48.3% | |
| 44.14% | 111 | 6.9 | 877 | 13,233 | 51.0% | 38.3% | |
| 37.50% | 104 | 6.6 | 751 | 13,695 | 29.4% | 41.4% | |
| 46.94% | 98 | 6.8 | 894 | 13,076 | 45.8% | 48.0% | |
| 50.00% | 96 | 6.7 | 754 | 12,920 | 46.5% | 52.8% | |
| 40.24% | 82 | 6.5 | 749 | 12,932 | 37.8% | 42.2% | |
| 59.32% | 59 | 6.3 | 1,025 | 12,855 | 55.6% | 62.5% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 6.6 | 676 | 12,524 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 58.62% | 58 | 6.8 | 1,000 | 15,376 | 42.9% | 67.6% | |
| 39.66% | 58 | 7.2 | 917 | 13,774 | 40.9% | 38.9% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 6.9 | 837 | 14,317 | 38.9% | 51.3% | |
| 41.07% | 56 | 6.4 | 721 | 11,371 | 36.4% | 47.8% | |
| 37.21% | 43 | 7.4 | 1,116 | 12,326 | 44.4% | 25.0% | |
| 35.00% | 40 | 7.2 | 817 | 12,461 | 43.8% | 29.2% | |
| 31.03% | 29 | 6.6 | 872 | 13,119 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.6 | 877 | 13,335 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 73.91% | 23 | 6.5 | 1,057 | 15,922 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.7 | 745 | 10,663 | 35.7% | 62.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.9 | 762 | 12,840 | 77.8% | 46.1% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.6 | 949 | 13,782 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 1,044 | 14,290 | 71.4% | 46.1% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.8 | 1,027 | 15,949 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 7.6 | 733 | 11,732 | 18.2% | 57.1% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.3 | 905 | 14,459 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.6 | 756 | 12,418 | 71.4% | 55.6% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 6.9 | 742 | 12,461 | 18.2% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.4 | 894 | 12,074 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.2 | 800 | 14,965 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 7.1 | 781 | 12,205 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 7.1 | 788 | 10,731 | 37.5% | 100.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.5 | 842 | 11,986 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.3 | 773 | 13,281 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 687 | 10,737 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.0 | 1,046 | 11,475 | 25.0% | 87.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.6 | 892 | 13,049 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 7.0 | 1,008 | 13,763 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 5.7 | 806 | 11,721 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.7 | 787 | 14,754 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 966 | 12,335 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 791 | 13,048 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 772 | 12,364 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.8 | 661 | 12,496 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.1 | 970 | 15,756 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 634 | 10,623 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.6 | 844 | 12,749 | 71.4% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.1 | 1,306 | 13,141 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.4 | 979 | 12,563 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 726 | 10,068 | 71.4% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 826 | 11,228 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 930 | 17,620 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.2 | 806 | 9,606 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,051 | 14,937 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,024 | 12,516 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.9 | 854 | 12,193 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.6 | 926 | 11,279 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 826 | 10,918 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,037 | 16,319 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,274 | 14,419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 748 | 9,373 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 795 | 9,367 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 917 | 15,254 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 709 | 10,862 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 597 | 11,186 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 793 | 13,559 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 837 | 13,944 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 728 | 13,691 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 822 | 11,167 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 768 | 14,889 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 899 | 14,602 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 580 | 9,405 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 598 | 11,086 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 862 | 12,284 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 869 | 12,621 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 1,117 | 14,905 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 1,007 | 11,416 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 852 | 11,886 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Caitlyn vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Caitlyn do against Nidalee in League of Legends?
Nidalee wins the Caitlyn vs Nidalee matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Caitlyn do against Nidalee in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Caitlyn do against Nidalee in the late game?
In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Caitlyn vs Nidalee matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Caitlyn vs Nidalee matchup?
Nidalee wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Caitlyn build against Nidalee?
The best Caitlyn build against Nidalee includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Caitlyn runes against Nidalee?
The best Caitlyn runes against Nidalee use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Caitlyn counter Nidalee?
No, Caitlyn struggles against Nidalee with only a 33.3% win rate. Nidalee has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nidalee's lead.
How do I play Caitlyn against Nidalee?
When playing Caitlyn against Nidalee, play cautiously and avoid Nidalee's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nidalee has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.