- Win Rate
- 41.8%
- Pick Rate
- 0.8%
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
Nidalee Arena Build, Augments & Duos
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 643
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Nidalee arena mode stats show Nidalee with a 12.3% win rate and a 3.57 average placement in arena mode. Discover Nidalee's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.
Nidalee Arena Performance
Nidalee F TierCombat Stats
Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Nidalee in League of Legends Patch 16.20. The strongest augment choices include Trueshot Prodigy, Skilled Sniper, Jeweled Gauntlet, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. Nidalee has 2 S-tier augments that dramatically improve placement rates. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Trueshot Prodigy. For Gold augments, Skilled Sniper synergizes well with Nidalee's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Nidalee Arena games.
Gain a random Prismatic Augment.
Increase the damage done by your augments and items by ?.
Gain +1000 gold and reduce the price of all anvils.Prismatic Anvils: -1500 goldLegendary Anvils: -750 goldStat Anvils: -250 goldItems acquired from anvils resell for -500 gold less.
At the start of each round, gain 1 Shield for every 1 Ability Power.
Convert Bonus Attack Damage to Ability Power. Gain 15% Ability Power.
Your Abilities can Critically Strike. Gain ?% Crit Chance.
Gain Ability Haste equal to 20% Ability Power.
Your Attacks deal additional physical damage equal to 75% Ability Power.
Gain 60 Ability Power.
When you damage a champion from far away, fire a Trueshot Barrage at them.
Hitting enemies with Abilities creates a blast that deals magic damage from you to the location you hit them.
Become tiny, gain Move Speed, and bonus damage to champions based on how much larger they are than you.
Hitting an enemy with a non-Ultimate Ability at far range drastically reduces its Cooldown.
Dealing damage with an Ability fires 3 magic missiles, each dealing percent max Health true damage.
Immediate: Gain Needlessly Large Rod.Requirement: Possess Rabadon's Deathcap and Zhonya's Hourglass.Reward: Gain Wooglet's Witchcap.
Permanently gain 1 Ability Power when you hit an enemy with an Ability.If taken after round 4, gain 40 Ability Power.
Gain the First Strike and Dark Harvest Keystone Runes.
Increase future augment offerings by 1 tier. If the augments were already Prismatic tier, gain a bonus 750 gold.
Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Nidalee in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Jhin, achieving a 62.5% win rate and 2.4 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Kai'Sa and Caitlyn, both offering improved placement rates compared to Nidalee's solo average of 3.6. 9 champions boost Nidalee's win rate above their baseline 12.3%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.
Partner | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Place Diff | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jhin | S Tier | 62.5% | +50.2% | 62.5% | 75.0% | 2.4 | +1.2 | 16 |
 Kai'Sa | D Tier | 11.1% | -1.2% | 66.7% | 88.9% | 2.4 | +1.1 | 18 |
 Caitlyn | B Tier | 25.0% | +12.7% | 75.0% | 75.0% | 2.6 | +0.9 | 16 |
 Zaahen | D Tier | 11.1% | -1.2% | 33.3% | 88.9% | 2.8 | +0.8 | 18 |
 Maokai | B Tier | 22.2% | +9.9% | 44.4% | 77.8% | 3.1 | +0.5 | 18 |
 Leona | C Tier | 20.0% | +7.7% | 40.0% | 60.0% | 3.3 | +0.3 | 20 |
 Jinx | D Tier | 12.5% | +0.2% | 25.0% | 87.5% | 3.4 | +0.2 | 16 |
 Sett | A Tier | 33.3% | +21.0% | 33.3% | 50.0% | 3.5 | +0.1 | 24 |
 Brand | F Tier | 0.0% | -12.3% | 25.0% | 75.0% | 3.5 | +0.1 | 16 |
 Shaco | F Tier | 0.0% | -12.3% | 11.1% | 77.8% | 3.7 | -0.1 | 18 |
Optimize your Nidalee Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Night Harvester, Stormsurge, Shadowflame as core items, achieving a 20.0% win rate and 3.0 average placement. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice for this build. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Nidalee's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.
Rank | Core Items | Situational | Boots | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |    |   |  | F Tier | 20.0% | +7.7% | 40.0% | 80.0% | 3.0 | 5 |
Plan your Nidalee Arena run
Arena Companion shows each champion's placement rates and stats, the best augments for them, a slot-by-slot augment planner, and the strongest duos and teams this patch.
- Placement rates & stats
- Augment slot planner
- Best duos & teams
Is Nidalee Good in Arena Mode?
Nidalee is currently rated as an F-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a difficult champion to succeed with in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 12.3% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 66.8% top 4 rate, Nidalee faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.
Nidalee Arena Performance Analysis
In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Nidalee averages a 3.6 placement across 397 analyzed matches. This calculated fighter playstyle provides flexibility in combat. Nidalee maintains strong survivability with excellent KDA ratios, placing in the top 23% of champions.
The 30.0% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and trio synergies to maximize placement consistency.
Best Champions to Pair with Nidalee
Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Nidalee synergizes exceptionally well with Jhin, achieving a combined 62.5% win rate and 2.4 average placement. This pairing improves Nidalee's baseline performance by +50.2%.
Other strong duo partners include Kai'Sa (11.1% win rate) and Caitlyn (25.0% win rate). Nidalee has excellent duo flexibility with 9+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.
Nidalee Augment Priority Guide
Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Nidalee, the highest-performing augment is Trueshot Prodigy, which players select in 31.7% of games. Nidalee has 1 S-tier augment options that dramatically improve placement rates.
When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Trueshot Prodigy for maximum impact. Gold augments like Skilled Sniper provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.
Optimal Nidalee Arena Build Path
The highest win rate build for Nidalee in Arena features Night Harvester, Stormsurge, Shadowflame as core items, achieving a 20.0% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice, providing mobility and stats for Arena fights.
Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.
Tips for Playing Nidalee in Arena
Coordinate with your partner to cover Nidalee's weaknesses. Flexible partners work well with your balanced kit.
Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Nidalee's 66.8% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.
Balance aggression with survival. Nidalee's versatile kit allows adapting to different combat situations.
Final Verdict: Should You Play Nidalee in Arena?
Nidalee faces challenges in the current Arena meta but remains playable for dedicated mains. Success requires optimal augment selection, strong trio synergy with teammates like Jhin, and mastery of Nidalee's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.
This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.20. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Nidalee's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 397 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Nidalee Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Nidalee good in Arena mode?
Nidalee is currently a F-tier champion in Arena mode with a 12.3% win rate and 66.8% top 4 rate. While Nidalee faces challenges in the meta, dedicated players can still find success with optimal builds and duo partners.
What is the best duo partner for Nidalee in Arena?
The best duo partner for Nidalee in Arena is Jhin, achieving a 62.5% win rate and 2.4 average placement together. Other strong partners include Kai'Sa and Caitlyn.
What are the best augments for Nidalee in Arena?
The highest-performing augment for Nidalee is Trueshot Prodigy with a 31.7% pick rate. Nidalee has 1 S-tier augments: Transmute: Prismatic. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Nidalee's kit.
What is the best build for Nidalee in Arena?
The highest win rate build for Nidalee in Arena includes Night Harvester, Stormsurge, Shadowflame as core items, achieving a 20.0% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.
What is Nidalee's win rate in Arena?
Nidalee has a 12.3% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 30.0% and top 4 rate is 66.8%, with an average placement of 3.6 across 397 analyzed matches.
What tier is Nidalee in Arena?
Nidalee is rated as F-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good trio synergy. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.
How do I play Nidalee in Arena?
To play Nidalee effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Jhin for best results. 2) Prioritize Trueshot Prodigy when offered. 3) Build Night Harvester early for power spikes. 4) Adapt your playstyle based on your partner and opponents.
What are Nidalee's best and worst matchups in Arena?
Nidalee's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Jhin improves win rate to 62.5%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Nidalee's versatile kit and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.