Win Rate: 42.1%
Pick Rate: 0.6%
Ban Rate: 0.2%

Nidalee Jungle Build: Items & Boots

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Patch: 26.20
Games: 801
Lane: Jungle
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Oct 12, 2026 UTC
Methodology: Data Methodology
Author: Dakota Chinnick

The most-played Patch 26.20 Nidalee build is Mercury's Treads, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane, Mejai's Soulstealer, Rabadon's Deathcap, Oracle Lens: 7.05% of games, 53.64% win rate. Below are the boots, first items, starting items and summoner spells players pick most, each with its own win rate and game count.

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Zhonya's Hourglass
Lich Bane
Rabadon's Deathcap

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Top Summoner Spells

Flash + Smite
60.8%Win Rate100.0%Pick Rate

Build Stats

60.82%Win Rate

+18.75%WR Diff

6.22%Pick Rate

97Matches

This Nidalee build focuses on ability power for maximum spell damage. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

The core items for this Nidalee build are Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane, and Rabadon's Deathcap. This item combination achieves a 60.8% win rate across 97 matches analyzed.

At full build, Nidalee gains a total of 415 AP, 450 Health, and 50 Armor, giving a strong power profile for magic damage.

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Nidalee build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Strongest in: Magic Damage. Lower in: Gold Efficiency, Magic Resistance, Physical Damage.

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The most popular starting items for Nidalee are Scorchclaw Pup, Health Potion, Stealth Ward with a 63.9% win rate and 37.1% pick rate.

Scorchclaw Pup

Health Potion

Stealth Ward

63.9%Win Rate

37.1%Pick Rate

These are Nidalee's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Zhonya's Hourglass (50.2% WR, +8.1% WR diff, 39.1% pick rate) provides 50 Armor, 105 AP. Lich Bane (42.0% WR, -0.1% WR diff, 82.4% pick rate) provides 100 AP, 0.06% Speed. Rabadon's Deathcap (55.4% WR, +13.3% WR diff, 26.8% pick rate) provides 130 AP. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.

Zhonya's Hourglass S Tier
Zhonya's Hourglass
3,250
50.16%Win Rate
+8.09%WR Diff
39.08%Pick Rate
Lich Bane S Tier
Lich Bane
2,900
41.97%Win Rate
-0.10%WR Diff
82.40%Pick Rate
Rabadon's Deathcap S Tier
Rabadon's Deathcap
3,500
55.35%Win Rate
+13.28%WR Diff
26.84%Pick Rate

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Nidalee players complete Scorchclaw Pup first in 81% of games, winning 43.5% of them. The median first item is finished at 0:06 (25th to 75th percentile: 0:06 to 0:18).

First item

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Scorchclaw Pup	43.5%	81.1%	0:06	649
Gustwalker Hatchling	36.6%	18.1%	0:12	145
Mosstomper Seedling	33.3%	0.8%	0:18	6

First two items

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Scorchclaw PupLich Bane	42.7%	66.4%	11:18	503
Scorchclaw PupHextech Rocketbelt	46.9%	6.5%	10:54	49
Gustwalker HatchlingLich Bane	33.7%	12.5%	11:18	95

Three-item core

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Scorchclaw PupLich BaneMejai's Soulstealer	69.0%	4.3%	15:06	29
Scorchclaw PupLich BaneShadowflame	44.6%	21.8%	19:36	148
Scorchclaw PupLich BaneHextech Rocketbelt	43.7%	24.6%	18:42	167

Stages keep purchase order, so "A then B" and "B then A" are counted separately. Completion time is the minute the last item of the stage was bought. Boots are tracked separately.

Fair sampleBased on 800 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

Nidalee players max Q > E > W in 95% of games, winning 42.4% of the 738 games that followed that order. The grid shows the most common ability at every level.

Skill priority

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Q	1			2	3		4		5
W			1											2	3		4	5
E		1						2		3		4	5
R						1					2					3

Q > W > E: 4% of games, 35.3% win rate
W > Q > E: 0% of games, 100.0% win rate

Fair sampleBased on 774 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

Top situational items for Nidalee include Mejai's Soulstealer, Hextech Rocketbelt. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.

Mejai's Soulstealer S Tier
Mejai's Soulstealer
1,500
69.61%Win Rate
+27.54%WR Diff
12.73%Pick Rate
Hextech Rocketbelt S Tier
Hextech Rocketbelt
2,650
46.15%Win Rate
+4.08%WR Diff
34.08%Pick Rate

The best boots for Nidalee are Sorcerer's Shoes. Adjust based on enemy team comp.

Sorcerer's Shoes S Tier
Sorcerer's Shoes
1,100
42.20%Win Rate
+0.13%WR Diff
81.65%Pick Rate

The recommended trinket for Nidalee is Oracle Lens for vision control and map awareness.

Oracle Lens S Tier
Oracle Lens
0
44.60%Win Rate
+2.53%WR Diff
69.41%Pick Rate

Combined statistics from all items in this Nidalee build.

Movement Speed:45
Armor:50
Ability Power:415
Movement Speed:6%
Health:450

Build Comparison

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Speed

Armor

415

420

395

Speed

0.06%

Health

450

When facing Nidalee's top counters like Kayn, XinZhao, Briar, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize magic resistance items against AP threats in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Mejai's Soulstealer or Hextech Rocketbelt based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Nidalee performance.

Kayn
25.0%Win Rate
-17.07%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Zhonya's Hourglass
Xin Zhao
11.1%Win Rate
-30.96%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Zhonya's Hourglass
Briar
23.8%Win Rate
-18.26%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Zhonya's Hourglass

burst mageFirst Power Spike3,250gScorchclaw Pup at 0:06 (median)

This Nidalee burst mage build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. Its 60.8% win rate comes from only 97 games, so treat it as an observation rather than a proven edge. The build's key strengths include devastating ability power scaling with 415 total AP. Choose this build when your team needs magic damage, especially if teammates are primarily AD-focused. Nidalee with this build can punish teams that stack armor. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Nidalee's effectiveness. However, be aware that this build limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns. With a total gold cost of 14,900, this Nidalee build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane, and Rabadon's Deathcap power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Nidalee build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

Strengths

Devastating ability power scaling with 415 total AP

Weaknesses

Limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns

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Nidalee Jungle Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.20)

770 games

Most Nidalee Jungle players rush Scorchclaw Pup first (81% of games), finished at a median of 0.1 minutes. Sorcerer's Shoes are the usual boots (85%). The standard summoner spells are Flash + Smite (100%). The game usually starts with Scorchclaw Pup + Health Potion + Stealth Ward.

Nidalee boots

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Sorcerer's ShoesMost played	84.9%	42.2%	654
Ionian Boots of Lucidity	5.6%	48.8%	43

Nidalee starting items

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Scorchclaw Pup + Health Potion + Stealth WardMost played	36.2%	43.4%	279
Scorchclaw Pup + Health Potion	13.6%	38.1%	105
Scorchclaw Pup + Stealth Ward	13.5%	48.1%	104
Scorchclaw Pup	10.0%	44.2%	77

Nidalee summoner spells

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Flash + SmiteMost played	99.6%	42.2%	767

Every option is listed with its own pick rate, win rate and game count from ranked games this patch. Options under 40 games are left out.

Nidalee First Item and Core Build Timing

Which item Nidalee players finish first and which three-item core they build, with the median completion minute and the middle 50% of games — the timing to beat if you want to spike before your opponent.

First completed item

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Scorchclaw Pup	0.1 min 0.1-0.3 min	81.4%	43.5%	627
Gustwalker Hatchling	0.2 min 0.1-0.3 min	17.8%	37.2%	137

Three-item core

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Scorchclaw Pup → Lich Bane → Hextech Rocketbelt	18.7 min 16.6-20.1 min	24.6%	43.7%	167
Scorchclaw Pup → Lich Bane → Shadowflame	19.6 min 17.9-21.5 min	21.8%	44.6%	148

Every Nidalee Jungle Item by Win Rate

The completed items Nidalee players build most this patch, with the share of games each one appears in and its win rate. Situational items sit low in pick rate for a reason — read the win rate next to the game count.

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Lich BaneMost played	85.7%	42.0%	660
Shadowflame	42.7%	45.9%	329
Zhonya's Hourglass	40.6%	50.2%	313
Hextech Rocketbelt	35.5%	46.2%	273
Rabadon's Deathcap	27.9%	55.3%	215
Stormsurge	13.6%	42.9%	105
Mejai's Soulstealer	13.2%	69.6%	102
Void Staff	8.4%	44.6%	65
Liandry's Torment	8.3%	54.7%	64

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Total gold6,650

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Total stats from items

Ability Power: 160
Health: 350
Ability Haste: 20
Magic Pen: 12
Move Speed: 45

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Nidalee Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Nidalee build?

The best Nidalee build in this patch includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane, and Rabadon's Deathcap. This build has a 60.82% win rate and is picked 6.22% of the time.

What are Nidalee's core items?

Nidalee's core items are Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane, and Rabadon's Deathcap. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Nidalee's kit and playstyle in League of Legends.

What are the best boots for Nidalee?

Sorcerer's Shoes are the best boots for Nidalee. These boots provide optimal mobility and stats for Nidalee's playstyle. They are included in 6.2% of Nidalee builds.

What is the best trinket for Nidalee?

Oracle Lens is the best trinket for Nidalee. This trinket provides optimal vision control and map awareness. Using Oracle Lens helps Nidalee maintain vision around objectives and track enemy movements.

Are there alternative Nidalee builds?

Yes, alternative Nidalee builds include options like Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, and Lich Bane. Different builds can be more effective depending on team composition and matchups.

Where does MetaBot source build data for Nidalee?

MetaBot sources its build data for Nidalee directly from the Riot Games API, provided to developers for ingesting game data from League of Legends. MetaBot analyzes hundreds of thousands of matches daily to help it determine build statistics.

How does MetaBot determine what the best Nidalee builds are?

MetaBot only counts Nidalee games that reached a completed build (boots plus at least three finished items), groups them by their three core items, and ranks the groups by a confidence-adjusted win rate (Wilson lower bound) so a build with a handful of lucky games cannot outrank a well-played one. A build is only presented as the highest win rate once it has at least 50 games and a tenth of Nidalee's build sample; otherwise the most-played build is shown.

Nidalee Jungle Build: Items & Boots

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Nidalee Abilities

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Nidalee Starting Items

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Zhonya's Hourglass

Lich Bane

Rabadon's Deathcap

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Nidalee Build Path & Item Timing

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High Win Rate Situational Items for Nidalee

Mejai's Soulstealer

Hextech Rocketbelt

Nidalee Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes

Nidalee Trinket

Oracle Lens

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Champions with Similar Builds to Nidalee

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Nidalee Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Nidalee build?

What are Nidalee's core items?

What are the best boots for Nidalee?

What is the best trinket for Nidalee?

Are there alternative Nidalee builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Nidalee?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Nidalee builds are?

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Nidalee Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Nidalee build?

What are Nidalee's core items?

What are the best boots for Nidalee?

What is the best trinket for Nidalee?

Are there alternative Nidalee builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Nidalee?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Nidalee builds are?