Nidaleevs Aatrox
Nidalee vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Aatrox wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Nidalee based on 7 games. Aatrox holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Aatrox matchup.
Nidalee Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nidalee 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.
Who Wins the Nidalee vs Aatrox Matchup?
Nidalee vs Aatrox Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 14.3%, giving Aatrox a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Aatrox 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 Aatrox leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aatrox overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Nidalee vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown
Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Aatrox, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nidalee holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Aatrox
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Aatrox are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt and Void Staff. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Aatrox matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Aatrox80.0%Nidalee0.0%Aatrox100.0%Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aatrox is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Aatrox, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Aatrox 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 Nidalee Runes Against Aatrox
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Aatrox in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. The table below shows Nidalee'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 Nidalee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.28% | 29 | 0.8 | 702 | 12,001 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.0 | 695 | 12,460 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 0.7 | 793 | 13,711 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 0.7 | 713 | 12,006 | 72.7% | 53.9% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 0.8 | 742 | 12,086 | 60.0% | 53.9% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 0.9 | 610 | 12,131 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 0.9 | 692 | 12,823 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 0.9 | 723 | 12,286 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 743 | 13,712 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 0.9 | 921 | 14,950 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.7 | 595 | 11,685 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 611 | 11,690 | 25.0% | 14.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 700 | 11,970 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.5 | 999 | 14,825 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.8 | 587 | 12,830 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 702 | 14,433 | 100.0% | 30.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 942 | 15,132 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.6 | 572 | 10,119 | 54.5% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 640 | 10,421 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 964 | 11,345 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 738 | 12,961 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 0.6 | 612 | 11,079 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 600 | 10,836 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 571 | 7,986 | 71.4% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.6 | 606 | 12,878 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.6 | 478 | 8,511 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 848 | 13,690 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.4 | 525 | 7,132 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 653 | 13,027 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.5 | 627 | 10,593 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 596 | 10,587 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.6 | 679 | 9,463 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 558 | 12,810 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.7 | 758 | 11,828 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.8 | 656 | 11,034 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.1 | 648 | 10,819 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 541 | 10,205 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 897 | 14,653 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 703 | 13,324 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.8 | 719 | 9,274 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.6 | 715 | 12,924 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 532 | 9,700 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 465 | 7,586 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 566 | 7,720 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 851 | 14,393 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 855 | 13,651 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 760 | 9,179 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 607 | 10,075 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Nidalee vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Aatrox in League of Legends?
Aatrox wins the Nidalee vs Aatrox matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.
How does Nidalee do against Aatrox in the early game?
In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Nidalee with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Aatrox in the late game?
In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Nidalee vs Aatrox matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Aatrox matchup?
Aatrox wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Aatrox?
The best Nidalee build against Aatrox includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Void Staff with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nidalee runes against Aatrox?
The best Nidalee runes against Aatrox use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Aatrox?
No, Nidalee struggles against Aatrox with only a 14.3% win rate. Aatrox has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aatrox's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Aatrox?
When playing Nidalee against Aatrox, play cautiously and avoid Aatrox's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aatrox has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.