Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.2%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Braum

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Braum is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nidalee wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Braum based on 7 games. Braum 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 Braum 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.

Compare against an opponent
Braum - 57.1% win rateBraum(57.1%)
Nidalee - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
57.1% WR
VS
Braum vs Nidalee matchup - 42.9% win rate
Braum
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Braum Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Braum matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
1.2
CS / min
0.9
594
DMG / min
265
8,523
Gold / game
6,878
550
Heal / min
106
322
DMG Mitigated / min
883
0.0
CC / min
1.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Nidalee vs Braum Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Braum 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 Braum's 42.9%, giving Nidalee a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Braum controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Braum 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 Braum leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Braum and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Braum 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 Braum Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Braum in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Braum, 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
1.2Nidalee
0.9Braum
Nidalee and Braum farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
594Nidalee
265Braum
Nidalee heavily out-damages Braum by 329 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Braum should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nidalee's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,523Nidalee
6,878Braum
Nidalee generates a commanding 1,645 more gold per game than Braum. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Braum should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.0Nidalee
1.3Braum
Braum brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Braum 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
873Nidalee
989Braum
Braum heals and mitigates 116 more damage per minute than Nidalee, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Braum to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Nidalee.

Best Nidalee Build Against Braum

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Braum, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Braum are Luden's Echo, Lich Bane and Mejai's Soulstealer. 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 Braum. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Braum matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Braum
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee33.3%
Braum early game win rateBraum66.7%
Late Game
Nidalee
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee75.0%
Braum late game win rateBraum25.0%

Braum 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 Braum 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 Braum. 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: Braum 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 Braum

Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs BraumSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Nidalee rune vs BraumManaflow Band - best Nidalee rune vs BraumAbsolute Focus - best Nidalee rune vs BraumScorch - best Nidalee rune vs Braum
Domination rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs BraumDomination
Sudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs BraumTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Braum
100.0% WR

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


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
32.35%340.972512,85733.3%31.6%
43.33%301.164211,96444.4%41.7%
44.00%250.865211,13056.3%22.2%
40.91%220.774812,23242.9%40.0%
50.00%220.979712,44764.3%25.0%
50.00%201.073912,70136.4%66.7%
50.00%180.761112,68242.9%54.5%
33.33%150.962713,2640.0%41.7%
20.00%150.662011,75333.3%11.1%
26.67%150.85679,66125.0%33.3%
42.86%141.45688,83237.5%50.0%
57.14%141.86589,47066.7%40.0%
42.86%140.663511,43533.3%60.0%
38.46%131.55539,23742.9%33.3%
33.33%121.862611,66642.9%20.0%
18.18%111.080312,07820.0%16.7%
45.45%112.588013,52575.0%28.6%
54.55%111.967510,32660.0%50.0%
60.00%100.871413,49166.7%57.1%
20.00%102.774612,3360.0%28.6%
70.00%101.468710,64860.0%80.0%
40.00%101.45818,88550.0%33.3%
50.00%102.076712,39066.7%25.0%
30.00%103.872612,47020.0%40.0%
50.00%101.476913,47925.0%66.7%
55.56%90.882213,995100.0%20.0%
44.44%90.764911,91433.3%66.7%
44.44%92.163911,68066.7%33.3%
22.22%91.36038,4110.0%66.7%
55.56%95.775310,62260.0%50.0%
62.50%80.750611,070100.0%40.0%
25.00%81.276513,69766.7%0.0%
25.00%81.069311,7600.0%50.0%
37.50%81.669810,64933.3%40.0%
75.00%82.273712,31866.7%100.0%
25.00%80.869611,54733.3%0.0%
62.50%81.654110,158100.0%50.0%
37.50%83.590014,89933.3%40.0%
57.14%71.889013,48950.0%60.0%
71.43%71.776616,0500.0%83.3%
57.14%71.25948,52333.3%75.0%
42.86%71.082213,9970.0%50.0%
14.29%74.56949,24020.0%0.0%
66.67%61.462610,544100.0%60.0%
0.00%60.767913,3510.0%0.0%
50.00%61.579011,46850.0%50.0%
50.00%60.883615,451100.0%25.0%
33.33%61.15369,46866.7%0.0%
33.33%63.582212,60950.0%25.0%
33.33%61.374112,2210.0%50.0%
50.00%61.686311,70550.0%50.0%
50.00%60.766710,96625.0%100.0%
60.00%51.384113,26150.0%66.7%
40.00%56.887512,28550.0%0.0%
40.00%50.672612,976100.0%0.0%
40.00%51.150810,43250.0%33.3%
80.00%52.256610,088100.0%66.7%
40.00%51.675713,3090.0%50.0%
80.00%51.164112,135100.0%66.7%
40.00%51.063011,41450.0%33.3%
60.00%57.267213,416100.0%33.3%
20.00%51.75949,5540.0%50.0%
60.00%52.855412,454100.0%50.0%
0.00%50.970311,6650.0%0.0%
100.00%51.167511,199100.0%100.0%

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Nidalee vs Braum - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Braum in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Braum matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Braum's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Braum in the early game?

In the early game, Braum has the advantage against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Braum players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nidalee do against Braum in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Braum 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 Braum matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Braum with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Braum?

The best Nidalee build against Braum includes Luden's Echo, Lich Bane, Mejai's Soulstealer with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Braum?

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

Does Nidalee counter Braum?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Braum with a 57.1% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Braum in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Braum?

When playing Nidalee against Braum, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Braum. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.