Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
44.2%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Nidaleevs Diana

FAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nidalee wins with a 69.2% win rate (+38.5%) over Diana based on 13 games. Nidalee holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Diana 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 - 69.2% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
69.2% WR
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Diana vs Nidalee matchup - 30.8% win rate
Diana
30.8% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Diana Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Diana matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 13
69.2%
Win Rate
30.8%
0.9
CS / min
1.4
610
DMG / min
608
10,556
Gold / game
10,819
501
Heal / min
266
460
DMG Mitigated / min
1,000
0.2
CC / min
0.4
85.7%
Early Game WR
14.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nidalee vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 69.2% win rate compared to Diana's 30.8%, giving Nidalee a 38.5 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Diana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Diana leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Diana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Diana 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 Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Nidalee
1.4Diana
Diana edges out Nidalee by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Diana.
Damage
610Nidalee
608Diana
Damage output is virtually even between Nidalee and Diana, 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
10,556Nidalee
10,819Diana
Nidalee and Diana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 263 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Nidalee
0.4Diana
Both Nidalee and Diana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
960Nidalee
1,266Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 306 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana 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 Diana

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Diana are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee85.7%
Diana early game win rateDiana14.3%
Late Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee50.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana50.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Diana. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nidalee at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Diana. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Nidalee holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Diana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Diana

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs DianaDomination
Electrocute - best Nidalee rune vs DianaSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs DianaGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs DianaTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Diana
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs DianaSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs DianaWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Diana
80.0% WR

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


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
36.11%360.867611,47829.4%42.1%
29.63%270.85889,41146.7%8.3%
30.00%200.966411,54822.2%36.4%
40.00%201.271012,13942.9%38.5%
42.11%190.865511,08530.0%55.6%
31.25%161.178212,74214.3%44.4%
56.25%160.878311,63833.3%70.0%
46.67%151.178212,49650.0%44.4%
35.71%140.771011,90233.3%37.5%
50.00%140.967011,70660.0%44.4%
28.57%140.962011,06742.9%14.3%
28.57%140.861411,86342.9%14.3%
38.46%130.85029,24240.0%33.3%
46.15%131.164211,882100.0%22.2%
53.85%130.769110,09471.4%33.3%
69.23%130.961010,55685.7%50.0%
53.85%130.872112,42650.0%57.1%
53.85%130.760711,36062.5%40.0%
18.18%111.275512,77333.3%12.5%
70.00%100.776812,42660.0%80.0%
40.00%101.759710,21850.0%37.5%
30.00%100.971911,07760.0%0.0%
66.67%90.865111,83860.0%75.0%
50.00%80.860812,67350.0%50.0%
75.00%80.875313,621100.0%60.0%
37.50%82.672112,17650.0%33.3%
37.50%81.376914,65850.0%33.3%
50.00%81.368410,55325.0%75.0%
25.00%82.55538,94340.0%0.0%
42.86%71.943110,82250.0%40.0%
42.86%71.653210,97866.7%25.0%
42.86%70.756911,8250.0%50.0%
57.14%71.362610,48133.3%75.0%
66.67%60.75799,52466.7%0.0%
50.00%60.869513,94750.0%50.0%
33.33%60.34494,46340.0%0.0%
83.33%61.55839,382100.0%50.0%
66.67%61.86768,92050.0%75.0%
33.33%61.064313,8460.0%40.0%
83.33%61.385512,767100.0%66.7%
83.33%61.23965,73975.0%100.0%
16.67%61.65148,6940.0%33.3%
40.00%51.444911,2040.0%50.0%
60.00%51.55067,26666.7%50.0%
80.00%51.61,07114,90250.0%100.0%
0.00%30.63487,0530.0%0.0%

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Nidalee vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Diana in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Diana matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to Diana's 30.8%, a 38.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nidalee do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Diana with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. 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 Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Diana matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Diana matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Diana with a 69.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 38.5 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Diana?

The best Nidalee build against Diana includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Diana?

The best Nidalee runes against Diana use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Diana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nidalee counter Diana?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 69.2% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Diana in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Diana?

When playing Nidalee against Diana, 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.