Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Hecarimvs Nidalee

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Nidalee matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Nidalee - 100.0% win rateNidalee(100.0%)
Hecarim - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
100.0% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Hecarim matchup - 0.0% win rate
Nidalee
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Nidalee Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 5
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
751
DMG / min
703
13,701
Gold / game
11,665
639
Heal / min
503
1,139
DMG Mitigated / min
722
0.8
CC / min
0.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Hecarim vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 0.0%, giving Hecarim a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Hecarim 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 Hecarim leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Hecarim
0.9Nidalee
Hecarim and Nidalee farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
751Hecarim
703Nidalee
Hecarim deals 48 more champion damage per minute than Nidalee. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nidalee choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hecarim's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,701Hecarim
11,665Nidalee
Hecarim generates a commanding 2,036 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nidalee should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Hecarim
0.3Nidalee
Hecarim provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hecarim coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,779Hecarim
1,225Nidalee
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 554 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim Build Against Nidalee

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Nidalee are Hubris, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nidalee. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim100.0%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee0.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim100.0%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee0.0%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Nidalee

Precision rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Conqueror - best Hecarim rune vs NidaleeTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs NidaleeLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs NidaleeLast Stand - best Hecarim rune vs Nidalee
Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs NidaleeSorcery
Celerity - best Hecarim rune vs NidaleeNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Nidalee, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.07%891.065412,65843.2%48.9%
52.63%761.168512,70658.1%45.5%
46.77%621.066012,98451.6%41.9%
44.07%591.174812,52144.4%43.5%
48.28%581.270713,54842.9%53.3%
47.37%571.172913,81755.6%43.6%
35.71%561.167911,75130.6%45.0%
52.73%551.173112,78551.6%54.2%
52.50%401.362212,55262.5%45.8%
57.14%351.066412,05573.3%45.0%
52.94%341.275713,82050.0%56.3%
45.45%331.178112,85138.9%53.3%
31.25%321.072913,20838.5%26.3%
45.16%311.280413,46753.3%37.5%
54.84%311.178712,85852.9%57.1%
46.67%301.074412,63860.0%33.3%
50.00%301.063913,03454.5%47.4%
34.48%291.277612,39536.8%30.0%
34.48%291.278014,33427.3%38.9%
62.07%291.263213,01969.2%56.3%
57.14%281.289413,45358.8%54.5%
51.85%271.374612,89941.7%60.0%
59.26%271.385014,19850.0%69.2%
32.00%251.168011,55637.5%22.2%
54.17%241.184413,74166.7%41.7%
52.17%231.160611,51253.9%50.0%
43.48%231.262912,05437.5%57.1%
72.73%221.182711,82578.6%62.5%
33.33%211.256711,91230.8%37.5%
35.00%201.274813,34655.6%18.2%
50.00%201.263512,04127.3%77.8%
52.63%191.481214,79642.9%58.3%
35.29%171.263012,01127.3%50.0%
43.75%161.173012,98471.4%22.2%
37.50%161.370913,46640.0%36.4%
50.00%161.381813,16462.5%37.5%
64.29%141.381314,81950.0%70.0%
53.85%131.589014,87833.3%71.4%
15.38%131.579914,48716.7%14.3%
46.15%131.072412,98733.3%75.0%
50.00%121.375311,81850.0%50.0%
50.00%121.377214,9830.0%60.0%
66.67%121.272312,98366.7%66.7%
27.27%111.171213,58866.7%12.5%
45.45%110.955810,17950.0%40.0%
54.55%111.069613,09075.0%42.9%
60.00%101.062512,87580.0%40.0%
55.56%91.060213,24880.0%25.0%
22.22%91.574814,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%81.263813,94866.7%40.0%
87.50%81.280614,213100.0%85.7%
42.86%71.162414,39950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.579211,9660.0%75.0%
42.86%71.146110,83325.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486616,594100.0%33.3%
100.00%51.075113,701100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.583811,586100.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Nidalee matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hecarim do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Nidalee with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hecarim do against Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Nidalee matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Nidalee matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Nidalee?

The best Hecarim build against Nidalee includes Hubris, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Nidalee?

The best Hecarim runes against Nidalee use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Nidalee?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 100.0% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Nidalee?

When playing Hecarim 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.