Kha'Zix - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Kha'Zixvs Nidalee

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

Kha'Zix vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kha'Zix wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nidalee based on 9 games. Kha'Zix wins the early laning phase while Nidalee scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kha'Zix build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kha'Zix vs Nidalee matchup.

Kha'Zix Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kha'Zix 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 - 55.6% win rateNidalee(55.6%)
Kha'Zix - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Kha'Zix
55.6% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Kha'Zix matchup - 44.4% win rate
Nidalee
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Kha'Zix vs Nidalee Matchup?

Kha'Zix wins the Kha'Zix vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Kha'Zix
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
0.8
CS / min
0.7
685
DMG / min
649
12,607
Gold / game
11,914
410
Heal / min
618
547
DMG Mitigated / min
628
0.3
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Kha'Zix vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Kha'Zix vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Kha'Zix wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.4%, giving Kha'Zix a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kha'Zix controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kha'Zix needs to press advantages before Nidalee reaches their power spikes, while Nidalee should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nidalee leads by 289 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kha'Zix 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.

Kha'Zix vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Kha'Zix wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Kha'Zix is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kha'Zix holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Kha'Zix
0.7Nidalee
Kha'Zix and Nidalee farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
685Kha'Zix
649Nidalee
Kha'Zix deals 36 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 Kha'Zix's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,607Kha'Zix
11,914Nidalee
Kha'Zix earns 693 more gold per game than Nidalee, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kha'Zix slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kha'Zix
0.3Nidalee
Both Kha'Zix and Nidalee provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
957Kha'Zix
1,246Nidalee
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Kha'Zix, healing and mitigating 289 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kha'Zix is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kha'Zix, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kha'Zix Build Against Nidalee

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Kha'Zix needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kha'Zix against Nidalee are Hubris, Serylda's Grudge and Edge of Night. This combination gives Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kha'Zix
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kha'Zix early game win rateKha'Zix66.7%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee33.3%
Late Game
Nidalee
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kha'Zix late game win rateKha'Zix33.3%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee66.7%

Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kha'Zix must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nidalee reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nidalee survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kha'Zix Runes Against Nidalee

Inspiration rune tree - Kha'Zix primary runes vs NidaleeInspiration
First Strike - best Kha'Zix rune vs NidaleeCash Back - best Kha'Zix rune vs NidaleeTriple Tonic - best Kha'Zix rune vs NidaleeCosmic Insight - best Kha'Zix rune vs Nidalee
Domination rune tree - Kha'Zix secondary runes vs NidaleeDomination
Treasure Hunter - best Kha'Zix rune vs NidaleeSudden Impact - best Kha'Zix rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Domination secondary allows Kha'Zix to press their advantage against Nidalee, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Kha'Zix 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
52.75%910.878714,25141.9%62.5%
46.51%860.875114,10845.2%47.7%
52.38%841.075713,82551.4%53.2%
45.00%800.877413,81544.7%45.2%
51.35%740.979314,56952.8%50.0%
46.77%620.983915,28652.6%44.2%
47.27%550.884813,65443.8%52.2%
49.09%550.983214,23046.1%51.7%
42.86%490.781812,56247.8%38.5%
48.89%450.976912,42148.0%50.0%
51.11%450.974913,86560.0%40.0%
53.66%410.886813,95750.0%57.9%
58.54%410.877113,86862.5%56.0%
40.54%370.981915,15729.4%50.0%
41.67%360.985014,52535.7%45.5%
47.22%361.072613,93050.0%45.0%
52.94%340.978715,10450.0%53.9%
58.06%310.885214,00257.1%58.8%
51.72%291.085014,90146.1%56.3%
62.07%290.986515,53471.4%59.1%
65.52%291.091715,38572.7%61.1%
42.86%280.983314,71058.3%31.3%
44.44%270.989613,69127.3%56.3%
59.26%271.074014,41863.6%56.3%
53.85%261.089015,46437.5%61.1%
45.83%240.866612,33850.0%40.0%
39.13%230.984215,77442.9%37.5%
56.52%230.881615,34242.9%62.5%
50.00%221.080614,74770.0%33.3%
42.86%211.082115,32357.1%35.7%
57.14%210.995915,30466.7%50.0%
45.00%200.973212,61440.0%50.0%
21.05%191.083313,2200.0%40.0%
52.63%191.092514,05937.5%63.6%
47.37%191.172113,89950.0%45.5%
27.78%181.075113,53420.0%37.5%
47.06%170.876014,03644.4%50.0%
56.25%161.072414,57842.9%66.7%
31.25%160.857612,01728.6%33.3%
42.86%141.175113,69450.0%33.3%
64.29%140.985916,00375.0%50.0%
46.15%130.871414,19033.3%57.1%
54.55%110.860112,83880.0%33.3%
45.45%111.167612,89725.0%57.1%
63.64%111.295616,510100.0%55.6%
80.00%100.995116,954100.0%71.4%
40.00%101.176212,82925.0%50.0%
55.56%90.868512,60766.7%33.3%
42.86%71.186914,53833.3%50.0%
57.14%71.01,14617,13250.0%60.0%
42.86%70.754212,06333.3%50.0%
42.86%70.882516,35150.0%40.0%
42.86%72.268612,04720.0%100.0%
33.33%60.779816,5740.0%40.0%
33.33%60.991613,04950.0%25.0%
66.67%60.76489,73580.0%0.0%
0.00%50.967314,8820.0%0.0%
40.00%50.651912,31350.0%33.3%
60.00%50.772413,326100.0%0.0%

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Kha'Zix vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kha'Zix do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Kha'Zix wins the Kha'Zix vs Nidalee matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kha'Zix do against Nidalee in the early game?

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

How does Kha'Zix do against Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix vs Nidalee matchup?

Kha'Zix wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Kha'Zix is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Kha'Zix build against Nidalee?

The best Kha'Zix build against Nidalee includes Hubris, Serylda's Grudge, Edge of Night 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 Kha'Zix runes against Nidalee?

The best Kha'Zix runes against Nidalee use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kha'Zix vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kha'Zix counter Nidalee?

Yes, Kha'Zix has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 55.6% win rate. Kha'Zix strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kha'Zix against Nidalee?

When playing Kha'Zix 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.