Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
9.8%
Jinxvs Nidalee
Patch26.17
Matches368,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Jinx vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Jinx wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Jinx holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Nidalee matchup.
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Jinx Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jinx 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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Jinx
80.0% WR
VS
Nidalee
20.0% WR
Who Wins the Jinx vs Nidalee Matchup?
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 5
80.0%
20.0%
7.5
5.2
947
750
12,720
9,834
178
400
321
443
0.5
0.0
50.0%
50.0%
100.0%
0.0%
Jinx vs Nidalee Matchup Summary
The Jinx vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 20.0%, giving Jinx a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Jinx 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 Jinx leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx 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.
Jinx vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown
Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jinx holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
7.5Jinx
5.2Nidalee
Jinx significantly out-farms Nidalee by 2.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 35 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jinx 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
947Jinx
750Nidalee
Jinx heavily out-damages Nidalee by 198 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 Jinx's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
12,720Jinx
9,834Nidalee
Jinx generates a commanding 2,886 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx 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
0.5Jinx
0.0Nidalee
Jinx 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 Jinx coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.Sustain
499Jinx
843Nidalee
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 344 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jinx is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jinx, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Jinx Build Against Nidalee
Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Nidalee are Rapid Firecannon, Runaan's Hurricane and Phantom Dancer. This combination gives Jinx 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 Jinx vs Nidalee matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Jinx
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx50.0%
Nidalee50.0%♕
Late Game
Jinx
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jinx100.0%Nidalee0.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jinx and Nidalee, with Jinx holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Jinx is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Jinx, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Jinx 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 Jinx Runes Against Nidalee
Precision
Domination
100.0% WR
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Jinx to press their advantage against Nidalee, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Jinx'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 Jinx 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.57% | 938 | 6.9 | 790 | 13,003 | 48.8% | 50.3% | |
| 46.77% | 588 | 6.9 | 815 | 13,605 | 47.4% | 46.3% | |
| 53.86% | 557 | 6.7 | 837 | 13,528 | 52.9% | 54.5% | |
| 55.11% | 479 | 7.2 | 871 | 13,334 | 53.6% | 56.8% | |
| 49.77% | 438 | 7.0 | 827 | 13,090 | 45.7% | 53.5% | |
| 55.72% | 402 | 6.8 | 827 | 13,278 | 55.2% | 56.2% | |
| 52.65% | 302 | 7.0 | 853 | 13,521 | 49.3% | 55.8% | |
| 53.65% | 274 | 7.1 | 829 | 13,415 | 58.3% | 48.9% | |
| 51.85% | 270 | 6.6 | 735 | 12,894 | 55.3% | 49.0% | |
| 54.59% | 218 | 7.1 | 830 | 13,399 | 55.6% | 53.6% | |
| 56.91% | 188 | 7.0 | 898 | 13,852 | 55.7% | 57.8% | |
| 51.14% | 176 | 7.2 | 915 | 13,864 | 51.3% | 51.0% | |
| 53.80% | 171 | 6.9 | 835 | 13,269 | 60.0% | 46.9% | |
| 41.10% | 163 | 7.1 | 842 | 12,990 | 38.5% | 43.5% | |
| 54.00% | 150 | 7.3 | 848 | 12,952 | 63.4% | 42.6% | |
| 57.33% | 150 | 6.7 | 939 | 14,195 | 59.4% | 55.6% | |
| 58.96% | 134 | 7.3 | 899 | 13,183 | 62.3% | 54.4% | |
| 49.59% | 123 | 7.3 | 892 | 13,835 | 45.5% | 52.9% | |
| 41.24% | 97 | 7.2 | 769 | 13,530 | 41.5% | 41.1% | |
| 50.55% | 91 | 6.7 | 841 | 13,652 | 54.4% | 46.7% | |
| 51.65% | 91 | 7.1 | 905 | 14,368 | 52.5% | 51.0% | |
| 35.56% | 90 | 7.0 | 925 | 14,594 | 35.9% | 35.3% | |
| 47.19% | 89 | 6.7 | 791 | 12,757 | 45.2% | 48.9% | |
| 48.15% | 81 | 7.2 | 790 | 13,567 | 44.4% | 51.1% | |
| 50.00% | 78 | 6.8 | 744 | 12,703 | 47.5% | 52.6% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 6.8 | 827 | 13,940 | 44.8% | 48.6% | |
| 54.69% | 64 | 7.3 | 756 | 14,242 | 59.1% | 52.4% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 7.0 | 811 | 12,838 | 48.1% | 53.6% | |
| 42.31% | 52 | 6.8 | 814 | 13,115 | 38.1% | 45.2% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 6.8 | 784 | 14,208 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 60.78% | 51 | 6.8 | 906 | 12,936 | 50.0% | 76.2% | |
| 46.00% | 50 | 6.8 | 713 | 12,250 | 55.6% | 34.8% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 7.0 | 770 | 13,291 | 50.0% | 45.8% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 6.6 | 916 | 12,804 | 52.0% | 44.4% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 6.6 | 703 | 12,867 | 42.9% | 52.4% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 6.4 | 703 | 12,838 | 23.1% | 50.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 7.4 | 856 | 13,432 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 7.2 | 861 | 15,933 | 20.0% | 53.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 7.2 | 1,063 | 13,529 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 7.4 | 812 | 14,343 | 14.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.3 | 947 | 15,756 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 7.3 | 952 | 13,920 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 768 | 14,744 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 755 | 13,486 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 622 | 10,879 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.5 | 743 | 12,460 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 627 | 12,526 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 667 | 12,768 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 824 | 15,210 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 842 | 15,731 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 581 | 10,434 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 881 | 15,637 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,055 | 14,805 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.4 | 1,007 | 15,182 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 657 | 13,661 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 943 | 12,823 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 695 | 13,200 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 947 | 12,720 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 708 | 13,457 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 944 | 15,892 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
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Jinx vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jinx do against Nidalee in League of Legends?
Jinx wins the Jinx 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 26.17.
How does Jinx do against Nidalee in the early game?
In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Nidalee with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Jinx players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Jinx do against Nidalee in the late game?
In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Nidalee matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jinx vs Nidalee matchup?
Jinx wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Jinx build against Nidalee?
The best Jinx build against Nidalee includes Rapid Firecannon, Runaan's Hurricane, Phantom Dancer with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Jinx runes against Nidalee?
The best Jinx runes against Nidalee use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jinx vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jinx counter Nidalee?
Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 80.0% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.
How do I play Jinx against Nidalee?
When playing Jinx 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.
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