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

Nidaleevs Ashe

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

Nidalee vs Ashe is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nidalee wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ashe based on 5 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Ashe scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Ashe 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
60.0% WR
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Ashe vs Nidalee matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ashe
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Ashe Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Ashe matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.5
CS / min
5.9
618
DMG / min
858
7,598
Gold / game
7,751
281
Heal / min
78
383
DMG Mitigated / min
283
0.0
CC / min
1.6
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nidalee vs Ashe Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Ashe matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ashe's 40.0%, giving Nidalee a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Ashe outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Ashe reaches their power spikes, while Ashe should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ashe leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Ashe and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ashe 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 Ashe Laning Phase Breakdown

Ashe wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Ashe is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ashe holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.5Nidalee
5.9Ashe
Ashe edges out Nidalee by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ashe.
Damage
618Nidalee
858Ashe
Ashe heavily out-damages Nidalee by 241 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nidalee should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ashe's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,598Nidalee
7,751Ashe
Nidalee and Ashe generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 152 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.0Nidalee
1.6Ashe
Ashe brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.6 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ashe 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
665Nidalee
360Ashe
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Ashe, healing and mitigating 304 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ashe is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ashe, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee75.0%
Ashe early game win rateAshe25.0%
Late Game
Ashe
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee0.0%
Ashe late game win rateAshe100.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Ashe. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ashe is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Ashe, 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 Ashe reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ashe 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 Ashe

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs AsheDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs AsheSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs AsheGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs AsheTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Ashe
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs AsheSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs AsheWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Ashe
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Ashe, 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 Ashe - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Ashe in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Ashe matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ashe's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nidalee do against Ashe in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Ashe with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Ashe in the late game?

In the late game, Ashe takes over the Nidalee vs Ashe matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Ashe scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Ashe matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Ashe with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Ashe?

The best Nidalee build against Ashe includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Ashe?

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

Does Nidalee counter Ashe?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Ashe with a 60.0% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Ashe in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Ashe?

When playing Nidalee against Ashe, 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.