Lucianvs Nidalee
Lucian vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Lucian wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Lucian holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lucian vs Nidalee matchup.
Lucian Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lucian 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.
Nidalee(60.0%)Who Wins the Lucian vs Nidalee Matchup?
Lucian vs Nidalee Matchup Summary
The Lucian vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Lucian a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Lucian 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 Nidalee leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian 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.
Lucian vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown
Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Lucian, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nidalee holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Lucian50.0%Nidalee50.0%Lucian66.7%Nidalee33.3%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lucian and Nidalee, with Lucian 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.
Lucian is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Lucian, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Lucian 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 Lucian Runes Against Nidalee
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Lucian to press their advantage against Nidalee, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Lucian matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Lucian'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 Lucian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.83% | 648 | 6.8 | 912 | 13,627 | 50.4% | 42.9% | |
| 43.90% | 467 | 6.7 | 885 | 13,814 | 43.7% | 44.0% | |
| 47.95% | 463 | 6.7 | 878 | 13,527 | 51.0% | 45.7% | |
| 46.55% | 406 | 6.9 | 845 | 13,329 | 41.1% | 51.7% | |
| 40.36% | 394 | 6.5 | 853 | 13,491 | 44.4% | 37.2% | |
| 50.82% | 364 | 6.8 | 885 | 13,531 | 51.7% | 50.2% | |
| 47.73% | 352 | 7.0 | 908 | 13,613 | 42.3% | 52.0% | |
| 48.60% | 214 | 6.8 | 913 | 13,227 | 53.9% | 43.8% | |
| 48.53% | 204 | 7.0 | 891 | 13,343 | 45.5% | 51.4% | |
| 45.81% | 155 | 7.0 | 869 | 12,966 | 39.7% | 52.0% | |
| 53.69% | 149 | 6.7 | 906 | 13,614 | 65.3% | 42.9% | |
| 47.83% | 138 | 6.7 | 928 | 12,899 | 49.3% | 46.3% | |
| 54.74% | 137 | 6.8 | 896 | 13,318 | 55.7% | 54.0% | |
| 46.09% | 128 | 6.6 | 899 | 12,982 | 48.3% | 44.1% | |
| 46.36% | 110 | 6.9 | 867 | 13,064 | 46.1% | 46.5% | |
| 31.63% | 98 | 6.6 | 826 | 13,457 | 23.5% | 35.9% | |
| 52.17% | 92 | 7.0 | 928 | 14,593 | 47.1% | 55.2% | |
| 48.89% | 90 | 7.0 | 815 | 12,265 | 46.8% | 51.2% | |
| 51.22% | 82 | 6.9 | 956 | 13,888 | 40.0% | 59.6% | |
| 40.24% | 82 | 6.6 | 906 | 13,132 | 32.4% | 45.8% | |
| 45.83% | 72 | 6.9 | 896 | 13,207 | 47.2% | 44.4% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 6.7 | 923 | 13,847 | 43.5% | 42.9% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 7.1 | 867 | 13,087 | 50.0% | 39.3% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 6.8 | 859 | 12,391 | 61.9% | 43.5% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 6.5 | 982 | 12,429 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 6.9 | 829 | 13,957 | 54.5% | 46.1% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 6.7 | 909 | 12,963 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.6 | 844 | 11,863 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.8 | 898 | 11,610 | 35.3% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.8 | 826 | 14,399 | 27.3% | 73.3% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.9 | 842 | 14,179 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 7.1 | 1,046 | 13,724 | 63.6% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 7.0 | 1,068 | 11,391 | 53.9% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 7.0 | 814 | 12,160 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.9 | 831 | 12,698 | 30.0% | 54.5% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 7.3 | 847 | 14,451 | 42.9% | 30.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.8 | 801 | 12,542 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 7.3 | 1,184 | 15,165 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 1,045 | 12,221 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.0 | 622 | 10,162 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.9 | 799 | 14,453 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 7.0 | 976 | 14,430 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 7.2 | 670 | 12,310 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.4 | 724 | 12,174 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 1,041 | 13,878 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 7.4 | 903 | 11,809 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.7 | 1,027 | 14,483 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.3 | 849 | 14,711 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,009 | 15,250 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 860 | 13,831 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.3 | 895 | 10,552 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.0 | 796 | 11,538 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.5 | 884 | 13,819 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 794 | 10,588 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 893 | 14,858 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 1,051 | 15,063 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 798 | 13,269 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.9 | 1,124 | 15,884 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.5 | 1,222 | 18,140 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 754 | 10,077 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 693 | 11,353 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Lucian vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lucian do against Nidalee in League of Legends?
Lucian wins the Lucian vs Nidalee matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Lucian do against Nidalee in the early game?
In the early game, Lucian has the advantage against Nidalee with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Lucian players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Lucian do against Nidalee in the late game?
In the late game, Lucian takes over the Lucian vs Nidalee matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Lucian scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Lucian vs Nidalee matchup?
Lucian wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Lucian is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Lucian build against Nidalee?
The best Lucian build against Nidalee includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Lucian runes against Nidalee?
The best Lucian runes against Nidalee use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Lucian vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Lucian counter Nidalee?
Yes, Lucian has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate. Lucian strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Lucian against Nidalee?
When playing Lucian 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.