Nidaleevs Ahri
Nidalee vs Ahri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nidalee wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Ahri based on 7 games. Ahri wins the early laning phase while Nidalee scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Ahri 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.
Ahri(57.1%)Who Wins the Nidalee vs Ahri Matchup?
Nidalee vs Ahri Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Ahri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ahri's 42.9%, giving Nidalee a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ahri controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ahri 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 crowd control, where Ahri leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Ahri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ahri away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Nidalee vs Ahri Laning Phase Breakdown
Ahri is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ahri holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Ahri
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Ahri, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Ahri are Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Nidalee 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 Ahri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Ahri matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee33.3%Ahri66.7%Nidalee75.0%Ahri25.0%Ahri 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 Ahri 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Ahri. 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: Ahri 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 Nidalee Runes Against Ahri
Resolve
Sorcery
Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Ahri, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.67% | 60 | 0.9 | 734 | 12,436 | 42.9% | 59.4% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 0.8 | 627 | 11,802 | 57.7% | 28.0% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 0.9 | 821 | 13,900 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 0.8 | 717 | 12,149 | 52.9% | 40.0% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 0.9 | 625 | 10,700 | 58.3% | 47.8% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 0.9 | 799 | 13,448 | 66.7% | 48.4% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.1 | 754 | 12,613 | 56.5% | 47.1% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 0.7 | 745 | 11,535 | 68.2% | 52.9% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 0.7 | 672 | 12,210 | 29.4% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 0.8 | 741 | 12,309 | 46.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 0.9 | 682 | 12,205 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.3 | 607 | 11,909 | 25.0% | 52.6% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 2.1 | 620 | 9,963 | 36.4% | 47.1% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 0.8 | 648 | 11,136 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 0.8 | 840 | 13,406 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 0.9 | 782 | 13,588 | 28.6% | 52.6% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 650 | 9,958 | 54.5% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 0.7 | 583 | 11,220 | 30.8% | 54.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.0 | 643 | 12,415 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 1.3 | 636 | 10,664 | 27.3% | 33.3% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.4 | 719 | 11,980 | 40.0% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.3 | 770 | 13,265 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.8 | 571 | 11,513 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 0.9 | 758 | 12,877 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.3 | 569 | 10,012 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.9 | 673 | 10,803 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.7 | 912 | 11,839 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.2 | 719 | 14,375 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.3 | 707 | 12,315 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 0.9 | 807 | 12,909 | 42.9% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.7 | 662 | 9,675 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 0.8 | 669 | 12,352 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.4 | 565 | 9,356 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 578 | 9,180 | 10.0% | 40.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 683 | 9,625 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 874 | 12,819 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 671 | 14,059 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.5 | 429 | 8,628 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.5 | 589 | 9,416 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.9 | 616 | 11,451 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.2 | 801 | 10,848 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 0.9 | 735 | 11,668 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.3 | 822 | 14,945 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.2 | 538 | 12,057 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 644 | 9,101 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 3.0 | 685 | 12,080 | 83.3% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.4 | 854 | 12,774 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 438 | 9,302 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 2.3 | 787 | 14,280 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.4 | 788 | 8,800 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.5 | 526 | 9,858 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 0.9 | 704 | 10,899 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.7 | 714 | 12,020 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 773 | 12,630 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 684 | 12,853 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 629 | 9,243 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 610 | 9,629 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.6 | 681 | 12,569 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 577 | 9,364 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.0 | 665 | 8,306 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.2 | 662 | 10,378 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.2 | 884 | 14,992 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.0 | 858 | 13,045 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.3 | 842 | 12,422 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 381 | 7,927 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 334 | 7,249 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.6 | 763 | 10,032 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.8 | 698 | 12,769 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 826 | 13,641 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.2 | 492 | 8,379 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 742 | 11,289 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.6 | 692 | 11,138 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 547 | 11,751 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 556 | 10,533 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.8 | 797 | 15,693 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.8 | 747 | 14,456 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 751 | 13,420 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.7 | 788 | 12,804 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 886 | 13,133 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 680 | 11,588 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.9 | 735 | 12,865 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 864 | 12,277 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 683 | 12,032 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.6 | 626 | 11,884 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 643 | 11,074 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 834 | 11,370 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 568 | 9,318 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 611 | 13,707 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 628 | 7,201 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 514 | 9,893 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 802 | 13,794 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 525 | 8,452 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Nidalee vs Ahri - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Ahri in League of Legends?
Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Ahri matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ahri's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Nidalee do against Ahri in the early game?
In the early game, Ahri has the advantage against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ahri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Ahri in the late game?
In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Ahri matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Ahri matchup?
Nidalee wins the matchup against Ahri with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Ahri?
The best Nidalee build against Ahri includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky, Zhonya's Hourglass with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Nidalee runes against Ahri?
The best Nidalee runes against Ahri use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Ahri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Ahri?
Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Ahri with a 57.1% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Ahri in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Nidalee against Ahri?
When playing Nidalee against Ahri, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Ahri. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.