Nidaleevs Alistar
Nidalee vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Alistar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Alistar 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.
Alistar(40.0%)Who Wins the Nidalee vs Alistar Matchup?
Nidalee vs Alistar Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Alistar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Alistar reaches their power spikes, while Alistar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Alistar leads by 1.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar 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 Alistar 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 Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown
Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, 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 Alistar
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Alistar are Dawncore, Echoes of Helia and Moonstone Renewer. 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 Alistar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee50.0%Alistar50.0%Nidalee33.3%Alistar66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Alistar, with Nidalee 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.
Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nidalee has the edge early, but Alistar gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Nidalee Runes Against Alistar
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Alistar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.14% | 43 | 0.8 | 689 | 12,177 | 52.4% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 0.8 | 627 | 12,323 | 45.5% | 35.7% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 0.8 | 767 | 13,674 | 62.5% | 56.3% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 1.2 | 639 | 12,205 | 37.5% | 23.1% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.0 | 767 | 13,156 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 1.0 | 736 | 13,766 | 33.3% | 23.1% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.8 | 742 | 13,144 | 42.9% | 45.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.6 | 500 | 9,666 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 1.3 | 660 | 12,345 | 33.3% | 18.2% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 0.9 | 736 | 11,611 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.7 | 883 | 13,021 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 0.7 | 574 | 10,273 | 55.6% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 723 | 11,706 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 825 | 12,235 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 0.9 | 719 | 12,626 | 57.1% | 85.7% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.3 | 779 | 12,363 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.9 | 816 | 14,829 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.8 | 696 | 12,476 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.4 | 645 | 9,816 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 705 | 10,568 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 623 | 11,290 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.0 | 853 | 13,313 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 573 | 8,779 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.6 | 554 | 12,221 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 632 | 9,638 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.2 | 585 | 9,221 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.7 | 534 | 12,605 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.8 | 649 | 10,160 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 686 | 11,280 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 677 | 11,762 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 732 | 12,228 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 569 | 9,922 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 577 | 11,476 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 977 | 15,616 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 710 | 12,281 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 763 | 12,200 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.7 | 654 | 11,978 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.9 | 717 | 11,536 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.4 | 490 | 8,133 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 729 | 14,151 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 1.4 | 620 | 11,114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.9 | 766 | 9,421 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 572 | 9,436 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 846 | 15,040 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 642 | 9,026 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 737 | 13,649 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 652 | 8,950 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 924 | 11,762 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 735 | 12,309 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 484 | 6,806 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 1,073 | 16,261 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 775 | 8,540 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 406 | 8,960 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 724 | 11,022 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 562 | 11,860 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 510 | 10,599 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 824 | 12,320 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 593 | 9,537 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 597 | 12,558 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
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Nidalee vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Alistar in League of Legends?
Alistar wins the Nidalee vs Alistar 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 26.9.
How does Nidalee do against Alistar in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Alistar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Alistar in the late game?
In the late game, Alistar takes over the Nidalee vs Alistar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Alistar matchup?
Alistar wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Alistar?
The best Nidalee build against Alistar includes Dawncore, Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nidalee runes against Alistar?
The best Nidalee runes against Alistar use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Alistar?
No, Nidalee struggles against Alistar with only a 40.0% win rate. Alistar has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Alistar's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Alistar?
When playing Nidalee against Alistar, play cautiously and avoid Alistar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Alistar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.