Irelia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Ireliavs Nidalee

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Irelia vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Irelia wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Irelia holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Irelia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Irelia vs Nidalee matchup.

Irelia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Irelia 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 - 80.0% win rateNidalee(80.0%)
Irelia - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Irelia
80.0% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Irelia matchup - 20.0% win rate
Nidalee
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Irelia vs Nidalee Matchup?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
7.5
CS / min
4.4
921
DMG / min
628
10,698
Gold / game
7,201
408
Heal / min
261
1,038
DMG Mitigated / min
540
0.5
CC / min
0.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Irelia vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Irelia vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 20.0%, giving Irelia a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Irelia 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 Irelia leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia 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.

Irelia vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.5Irelia
4.4Nidalee
Irelia significantly out-farms Nidalee by 3.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 46 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nidalee players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
921Irelia
628Nidalee
Irelia heavily out-damages Nidalee by 293 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nidalee should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Irelia's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,698Irelia
7,201Nidalee
Irelia generates a commanding 3,497 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia 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
0.5Irelia
0.0Nidalee
Irelia provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Irelia coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,446Irelia
801Nidalee
Irelia vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 645 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia 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 Irelia Build Against Nidalee

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Irelia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Irelia against Nidalee are Hullbreaker, Maw of Malmortius and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Irelia 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 Irelia vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Irelia early game win rateIrelia66.7%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee33.3%
Late Game
Irelia
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Irelia late game win rateIrelia100.0%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee0.0%

Irelia 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 Irelia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Irelia 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 Irelia Runes Against Nidalee

Precision rune tree - Irelia primary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Conqueror - best Irelia rune vs NidaleeTriumph - best Irelia rune vs NidaleeLegend: Alacrity - best Irelia rune vs NidaleeLast Stand - best Irelia rune vs Nidalee
Resolve rune tree - Irelia secondary runes vs NidaleeResolve
Shield Bash - best Irelia rune vs NidaleeBone Plating - best Irelia rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

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


Irelia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Irelia'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 Irelia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Irelia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.02%1767.984812,77846.7%45.2%
45.93%1727.590013,09450.5%40.7%
50.34%1497.687312,60656.1%43.3%
47.59%1457.577412,48954.7%42.0%
40.83%1207.685212,75640.0%41.8%
48.74%1197.483612,23653.6%44.4%
50.00%1187.785613,81156.4%44.4%
47.79%1137.573112,18045.1%50.0%
52.68%1127.382212,82557.1%49.2%
50.46%1098.195713,53055.8%45.6%
50.46%1097.483812,36552.0%49.1%
55.05%1097.996712,74360.0%47.7%
52.43%1037.486413,14563.0%43.9%
41.30%927.483812,14037.8%44.7%
49.43%877.184012,31639.5%57.1%
55.95%847.892014,16860.0%52.3%
52.44%827.678413,04745.2%56.9%
53.66%827.398013,78052.8%54.4%
51.85%817.886413,48850.0%53.2%
50.65%777.886213,54346.0%55.0%
61.33%757.983012,70972.2%51.3%
50.72%697.696712,85657.1%44.1%
58.82%687.793314,13958.6%59.0%
43.94%667.580412,97444.0%43.9%
46.15%657.584212,27344.4%47.4%
60.66%617.374412,46351.7%68.8%
45.76%597.489311,19448.6%41.7%
44.07%597.573613,47954.2%37.1%
50.85%597.71,00913,12644.0%55.9%
62.71%598.187613,05166.7%59.4%
53.45%587.282813,43060.0%48.5%
38.60%577.81,13413,22150.0%29.0%
49.06%537.597713,33354.2%44.8%
51.92%527.387712,49241.7%60.7%
54.00%507.885113,28160.9%48.1%
54.00%508.21,29313,73760.7%45.5%
48.98%497.887412,78947.8%50.0%
42.86%497.477811,63656.5%30.8%
59.18%497.81,00313,66460.0%58.3%
52.08%487.389913,55960.0%46.4%
44.68%477.474313,04838.9%48.3%
46.81%478.480514,00354.5%40.0%
51.06%476.986813,11635.3%60.0%
41.30%467.393913,31055.6%32.1%
55.81%437.576412,15064.0%44.4%
60.47%437.788813,72757.1%63.6%
42.86%427.989311,80844.0%41.2%
33.33%427.374212,01936.4%30.0%
48.78%417.884912,75940.0%57.1%
47.50%407.486913,37150.0%45.5%
47.50%407.486712,02340.9%55.6%
46.15%397.789013,05045.0%47.4%
64.10%397.087113,78061.5%65.4%
52.63%387.373013,36060.0%44.4%
56.76%377.998314,40368.4%44.4%
48.65%378.090514,02647.1%50.0%
55.56%367.476413,26860.0%50.0%
69.44%368.287412,96179.2%50.0%
45.71%357.474712,53150.0%41.2%
54.29%357.371512,15064.7%44.4%
47.06%347.41,05912,56850.0%44.4%
58.82%347.388513,44670.0%42.9%
40.63%327.585013,48050.0%35.0%
43.75%327.874213,01556.3%31.3%
64.52%317.81,09113,40255.6%76.9%
48.39%317.790112,89653.3%43.8%
35.48%317.379711,68243.5%12.5%
26.67%307.475811,55629.4%23.1%
46.67%307.693012,22666.7%26.7%
51.72%297.484313,35158.3%47.1%
35.71%287.485112,15035.7%35.7%
46.43%287.583412,59155.6%30.0%
59.26%277.986312,50261.5%57.1%
51.85%278.276512,15752.6%50.0%
53.85%267.183511,91146.1%61.5%
56.00%257.785813,41871.4%50.0%
62.50%247.981411,56064.3%60.0%
47.83%237.16909,89846.1%50.0%
45.45%226.971011,83869.2%11.1%
52.38%217.790013,07022.2%75.0%
61.90%218.491812,37960.0%66.7%
40.00%207.593813,32762.5%25.0%
35.00%207.975311,11625.0%50.0%
55.00%207.894813,84140.0%70.0%
57.89%198.392413,59860.0%55.6%
47.37%197.893914,00837.5%54.5%
38.89%187.979212,23855.6%22.2%
38.89%187.896213,81840.0%37.5%
55.56%187.585614,50342.9%63.6%
41.18%177.376411,66544.4%37.5%
76.47%178.072912,06685.7%70.0%
60.00%157.585213,68250.0%80.0%
42.86%147.891913,21050.0%25.0%
57.14%147.670512,78971.4%42.9%
50.00%127.697415,50640.0%57.1%
63.64%117.788313,58475.0%57.1%
63.64%117.592813,48960.0%66.7%
63.64%116.97459,09662.5%66.7%
40.00%106.267712,53425.0%50.0%
66.67%97.285214,38375.0%60.0%
55.56%97.989816,48566.7%50.0%
50.00%86.995811,63050.0%50.0%
50.00%86.283412,21050.0%50.0%
62.50%87.391713,13460.0%66.7%
50.00%88.11,02511,68660.0%33.3%
37.50%87.380514,36550.0%33.3%
71.43%78.01,00014,917100.0%50.0%
42.86%78.193914,5190.0%75.0%
57.14%77.985314,04466.7%50.0%
28.57%78.191915,33433.3%25.0%
50.00%68.296514,13950.0%50.0%
66.67%68.393310,66480.0%0.0%
83.33%67.41,05817,52366.7%100.0%
33.33%68.091710,02340.0%0.0%
50.00%67.693515,00850.0%50.0%
20.00%56.87087,93625.0%0.0%
60.00%57.779314,43766.7%50.0%
60.00%58.41,02715,363100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.592110,69866.7%100.0%
40.00%57.11,20411,75750.0%33.3%

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Irelia vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Irelia do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Nidalee matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Irelia do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Irelia do against Nidalee in the late game?

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

Who wins the Irelia vs Nidalee matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Irelia build against Nidalee?

The best Irelia build against Nidalee includes Hullbreaker, Maw of Malmortius, Blade of The Ruined King with Mercury's Treads. 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 Irelia runes against Nidalee?

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

Does Irelia counter Nidalee?

Yes, Irelia has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 80.0% win rate. Irelia strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Irelia against Nidalee?

When playing Irelia 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.