Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Amumu

DAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Amumu is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nidalee wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Amumu based on 17 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Amumu scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Amumu matchup.

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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.

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Nidalee - 52.9% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
52.9% WR
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Amumu vs Nidalee matchup - 47.1% win rate
Amumu
47.1% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Amumu Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Amumu matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 17
52.9%
Win Rate
47.1%
0.9
CS / min
0.9
626
DMG / min
624
12,954
Gold / game
12,109
558
Heal / min
251
648
DMG Mitigated / min
1,318
0.3
CC / min
1.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
45.5%
Late Game WR
54.5%

Nidalee vs Amumu Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Amumu matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Amumu's 47.1%, giving Nidalee a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Amumu outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Amumu reaches their power spikes, while Amumu should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Amumu leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Amumu's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nidalee vs Amumu Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Amumu in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Amumu, 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.

Farming
0.9Nidalee
0.9Amumu
Nidalee and Amumu farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
626Nidalee
624Amumu
Damage output is virtually even between Nidalee and Amumu, with only 2 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,954Nidalee
12,109Amumu
Nidalee generates a commanding 845 more gold per game than Amumu. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Amumu should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nidalee
1.3Amumu
Amumu brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Amumu far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nidalee should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,205Nidalee
1,569Amumu
Amumu vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 364 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Amumu can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Amumu

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Amumu, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Amumu are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Amumu. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Amumu matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee66.7%
Amumu early game win rateAmumu33.3%
Late Game
Amumu
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee45.5%
Amumu late game win rateAmumu54.5%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Amumu. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Amumu is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Amumu, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nidalee must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Amumu reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Amumu 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 Amumu

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs AmumuDomination
Electrocute - best Nidalee rune vs AmumuSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs AmumuGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs AmumuTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Amumu
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs AmumuSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs AmumuWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Amumu
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Amumu, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.

Nidalee matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.83%480.761410,75940.7%52.4%
47.73%440.976213,06268.2%27.3%
43.59%390.967512,25436.4%46.4%
45.95%370.983313,34236.4%50.0%
48.57%350.769511,97450.0%47.4%
62.86%350.962711,42466.7%57.1%
54.55%330.867910,68155.6%53.3%
56.25%320.970311,91146.7%64.7%
37.50%320.773612,47357.1%22.2%
26.92%261.468111,95718.2%33.3%
52.17%230.872111,43257.1%44.4%
52.17%231.176413,62750.0%52.9%
50.00%221.484311,17640.0%71.4%
36.84%191.566310,77540.0%35.7%
44.44%180.969313,02450.0%40.0%
33.33%180.960211,24444.4%22.2%
61.11%181.76339,53560.0%62.5%
61.11%181.066111,69942.9%72.7%
47.06%170.865610,69427.3%83.3%
52.94%170.962612,95466.7%45.5%
40.00%152.058210,43360.0%30.0%
46.67%150.866211,05542.9%50.0%
28.57%140.766812,57825.0%30.0%
50.00%141.56219,53666.7%37.5%
57.14%140.986213,87466.7%54.5%
64.29%141.170410,47266.7%50.0%
53.85%131.379610,39757.1%50.0%
30.77%131.468810,90816.7%42.9%
58.33%120.865213,00160.0%57.1%
50.00%120.666411,45657.1%40.0%
45.45%110.868213,05360.0%33.3%
20.00%100.969211,36425.0%16.7%
50.00%101.077511,54433.3%75.0%
50.00%101.36348,96275.0%33.3%
50.00%101.548210,02166.7%42.9%
30.00%100.870010,09114.3%66.7%
44.44%92.35569,73920.0%75.0%
66.67%90.877912,43766.7%66.7%
50.00%82.778811,69066.7%40.0%
25.00%82.072112,2640.0%28.6%
28.57%72.571311,110100.0%0.0%
42.86%70.773712,13860.0%0.0%
14.29%71.669711,80225.0%0.0%
57.14%74.499512,08975.0%33.3%
85.71%70.981713,99275.0%100.0%
66.67%60.551911,53475.0%50.0%
66.67%60.766613,7430.0%80.0%
50.00%61.14518,56566.7%33.3%
50.00%61.758511,42450.0%50.0%
16.67%61.24459,7950.0%25.0%
50.00%60.95098,47750.0%50.0%
50.00%61.456913,18550.0%50.0%
33.33%64.15748,83525.0%50.0%
66.67%62.890312,805100.0%50.0%
66.67%61.54366,82280.0%0.0%
16.67%62.076912,1790.0%25.0%
33.33%61.94798,08333.3%33.3%
80.00%51.059210,088100.0%66.7%
0.00%52.078014,5620.0%0.0%
40.00%54.266913,0550.0%50.0%
60.00%53.384312,65966.7%50.0%
40.00%55.61,07710,28333.3%50.0%
60.00%51.578110,34133.3%100.0%
60.00%55.56187,59875.0%0.0%
80.00%51.866211,51675.0%100.0%
60.00%50.858212,503100.0%50.0%

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Nidalee vs Amumu - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Amumu in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Amumu matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Amumu's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nidalee do against Amumu in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Amumu with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Amumu in the late game?

In the late game, Amumu takes over the Nidalee vs Amumu matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Amumu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Amumu matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Amumu with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Amumu?

The best Nidalee build against Amumu includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Amumu?

The best Nidalee runes against Amumu use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Amumu matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nidalee counter Amumu?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Amumu with a 52.9% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Amumu in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Amumu?

When playing Nidalee against Amumu, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.