Diana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Dianavs Nidalee

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Diana vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nidalee wins with a 69.2% win rate (+38.5%) over Diana based on 13 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Diana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Diana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Diana vs Nidalee matchup.

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Diana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Diana 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.

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Diana - 30.8% win rate in this matchup
Diana
30.8% WR
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Nidalee vs Diana matchup - 69.2% win rate
Nidalee
69.2% WR

Who Wins the Diana vs Nidalee Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Diana vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 13
30.8%
Win Rate
69.2%
1.4
CS / min
0.9
608
DMG / min
610
10,819
Gold / game
10,556
266
Heal / min
501
1,000
DMG Mitigated / min
460
0.4
CC / min
0.2
14.3%
Early Game WR
85.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Diana vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Diana vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 69.2% win rate compared to Diana's 30.8%, giving Nidalee a 38.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Diana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Diana reaches their power spikes, while Diana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Diana leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee has a strong advantage in this matchup. Diana 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.

Diana vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Diana is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Diana holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.4Diana
0.9Nidalee
Diana edges out Nidalee by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Diana.
Damage
608Diana
610Nidalee
Damage output is virtually even between Diana and Nidalee, with only 2 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,819Diana
10,556Nidalee
Diana and Nidalee generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 263 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Diana
0.2Nidalee
Both Diana and Nidalee provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,266Diana
960Nidalee
Diana vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 306 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Diana Build Against Nidalee

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Diana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Diana against Nidalee are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Diana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nidalee. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Diana vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Diana early game win rateDiana14.3%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee85.7%
Late Game
Diana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Diana late game win rateDiana50.0%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee50.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Diana. This lopsided early game means Nidalee 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 Diana at 50.0% 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.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nidalee has the edge early, but Diana gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Diana Runes Against Nidalee

Precision rune tree - Diana primary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Conqueror - best Diana rune vs NidaleeTriumph - best Diana rune vs NidaleeLegend: Alacrity - best Diana rune vs NidaleeCoup de Grace - best Diana rune vs Nidalee
Inspiration rune tree - Diana secondary runes vs NidaleeInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Diana rune vs NidaleeMagical Footwear - best Diana rune vs Nidalee
66.7% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Diana the best tools to compete against Nidalee in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Diana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Diana'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 Diana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Diana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.17%1744.794012,21847.2%60.8%
47.92%1444.394312,46450.9%46.1%
47.97%1231.374612,77654.0%43.8%
47.27%1105.688211,88660.0%40.0%
43.12%1095.983111,22744.4%42.2%
55.34%1036.081611,45255.3%55.4%
42.42%995.799412,32440.0%44.4%
42.42%995.594213,19956.7%36.2%
59.38%965.287612,19569.4%53.3%
37.89%951.470912,21535.6%40.0%
45.05%911.476312,71646.1%44.2%
38.89%901.470213,06341.2%37.5%
53.41%883.084511,61851.3%55.1%
55.26%761.469012,26752.9%57.1%
62.67%751.279513,24560.0%64.4%
35.14%741.467911,88226.5%42.5%
52.11%713.483512,24850.0%54.5%
52.86%705.584612,28547.6%55.1%
47.14%705.892711,83253.3%42.5%
59.42%696.395312,09361.3%57.9%
53.13%641.668812,02851.5%54.8%
49.21%635.51,01311,92150.0%48.8%
49.15%591.665012,45847.6%50.0%
42.11%576.090111,31346.4%37.9%
51.79%561.274911,91846.7%57.7%
37.74%531.572211,98842.9%34.4%
41.51%531.369913,36845.0%39.4%
49.02%516.182811,75652.2%46.4%
61.22%491.678012,89656.3%63.6%
66.67%486.293012,76172.2%63.3%
52.08%481.778112,77454.5%50.0%
46.81%475.887411,29945.8%47.8%
40.91%441.268212,07242.1%40.0%
51.16%435.885410,28741.7%63.2%
60.47%435.873010,28563.6%57.1%
64.29%423.282011,91771.4%57.1%
60.98%415.793412,17447.4%72.7%
34.21%386.282410,08243.5%20.0%
50.00%386.497212,57757.1%45.8%
56.76%375.71,10613,07660.0%55.6%
54.05%371.267211,11152.4%56.3%
61.11%361.276012,23252.6%70.6%
52.78%361.378811,67755.6%50.0%
60.00%353.396212,39350.0%66.7%
60.00%351.873011,39468.8%52.6%
57.14%351.678012,32361.1%52.9%
42.86%351.179312,01537.5%47.4%
45.45%331.174112,03261.5%35.0%
62.50%325.987611,60753.3%70.6%
48.39%313.187512,55163.6%40.0%
60.00%301.373911,91666.7%50.0%
53.33%301.368912,24540.0%66.7%
43.33%301.479014,59262.5%36.4%
51.72%296.279711,16457.1%46.7%
62.07%295.992011,22461.5%62.5%
34.62%263.982710,38931.3%40.0%
61.54%261.280212,99275.0%55.6%
52.00%256.11,00812,43541.7%61.5%
60.00%251.476012,24164.3%54.5%
48.00%251.772812,64555.6%43.8%
56.00%255.672411,27550.0%60.0%
62.50%241.668512,26571.4%58.8%
41.67%245.991712,04950.0%37.5%
52.17%233.383612,25444.4%57.1%
47.83%232.379613,71440.0%50.0%
52.17%235.797412,16250.0%53.3%
47.83%236.294712,82683.3%35.3%
40.00%202.980014,6190.0%50.0%
42.11%191.173412,70128.6%50.0%
42.11%195.77748,57238.5%50.0%
68.42%196.395312,352100.0%50.0%
63.16%193.995111,37755.6%70.0%
57.89%196.01,00814,12680.0%50.0%
44.44%183.470510,72270.0%12.5%
66.67%186.31,04113,61077.8%55.6%
56.25%161.471913,96380.0%45.5%
46.67%155.986912,04660.0%40.0%
33.33%152.078011,78828.6%37.5%
66.67%153.282612,20460.0%80.0%
35.71%146.183912,30440.0%33.3%
50.00%142.880411,89550.0%50.0%
61.54%131.875013,41560.0%62.5%
30.77%131.460810,81914.3%50.0%
46.15%133.783212,38140.0%50.0%
58.33%121.067112,89666.7%55.6%
36.36%115.791813,74725.0%42.9%
18.18%115.499910,1740.0%40.0%
36.36%114.788612,0600.0%50.0%
54.55%111.475114,57950.0%55.6%
54.55%113.67289,75225.0%71.4%
60.00%104.367310,15462.5%50.0%
50.00%101.363111,37660.0%40.0%
60.00%106.31,06711,83460.0%60.0%
80.00%105.91,01011,73880.0%80.0%
33.33%95.378212,1810.0%42.9%
44.44%92.11,03214,70950.0%42.9%
44.44%94.792915,459100.0%37.5%
55.56%93.181813,64066.7%50.0%
25.00%84.29339,61625.0%25.0%
50.00%85.393612,07150.0%50.0%
62.50%85.893212,46450.0%66.7%
50.00%84.380411,04825.0%75.0%
62.50%82.270310,69450.0%75.0%
50.00%81.585014,94250.0%50.0%
57.14%75.996313,77766.7%50.0%
42.86%75.989311,44233.3%50.0%
28.57%73.771310,88366.7%0.0%
42.86%76.11,14412,73333.3%50.0%
28.57%72.581710,69825.0%33.3%
42.86%75.07959,26450.0%33.3%
66.67%65.31,08814,727100.0%60.0%
66.67%64.81,17817,0790.0%80.0%
33.33%62.688314,73033.3%33.3%
66.67%61.687511,31950.0%75.0%
40.00%54.584413,2270.0%40.0%
60.00%54.37288,258100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.953210,54750.0%100.0%
60.00%55.891615,7180.0%60.0%
20.00%57.292412,9260.0%50.0%
40.00%55.588511,98733.3%50.0%

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Diana vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Diana do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Diana vs Nidalee matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to Diana's 30.8%, a 38.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Diana do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Diana with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Diana do against Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Diana takes over the Diana vs Nidalee matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Diana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Diana vs Nidalee matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Diana with a 69.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 38.5 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Diana build against Nidalee?

The best Diana build against Nidalee includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Diana runes against Nidalee?

The best Diana runes against Nidalee use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Diana vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Diana counter Nidalee?

No, Diana struggles against Nidalee with only a 30.8% win rate. Nidalee has the advantage in this matchup. Diana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nidalee's lead.

How do I play Diana against Nidalee?

When playing Diana against Nidalee, play cautiously and avoid Nidalee's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nidalee in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.