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

Nidaleevs Diana

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Diana wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nidalee based on 12 games. Diana 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.

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
Diana - 33.3% win rateDiana(33.3%)
Nidalee - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
33.3% WR
VS
Diana vs Nidalee matchup - 66.7% win rate
Diana
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Diana Matchup?

Diana wins the Nidalee vs Diana matchup
Winner
Diana
Matches: 12
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.8
CS / min
1.8
626
DMG / min
720
11,666
Gold / game
12,105
461
Heal / min
257
496
DMG Mitigated / min
1,091
0.2
CC / min
0.4
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Nidalee vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Diana wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, giving Diana a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Diana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nidalee 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. Diana 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 Diana 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 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 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Diana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.8Nidalee
1.8Diana
Nidalee and Diana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
720Diana
Diana heavily out-damages Nidalee by 94 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 Diana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,666Nidalee
12,105Diana
Diana earns 439 more gold per game than Nidalee, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Diana slightly faster item completions.
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
956Nidalee
1,348Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 392 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, Zhonya's Hourglass and Banshee's Veil. 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 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
Diana
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee42.9%
Diana early game win rateDiana57.1%
Late Game
Diana
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee20.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana80.0%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Diana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Diana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Diana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Diana holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nidalee 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 DianaSixth Sense - best Nidalee rune vs DianaRelentless Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Diana
Resolve rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs DianaResolve
Bone Plating - best Nidalee rune vs DianaRevitalize - best Nidalee rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Diana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Diana in League of Legends?

Diana wins the Nidalee vs Diana matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Nidalee with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Diana 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, Diana takes over the Nidalee vs Diana matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Diana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Diana matchup?

Diana wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Diana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Diana?

The best Nidalee build against Diana includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Banshee's Veil 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 Diana?

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

Does Nidalee counter Diana?

No, Nidalee struggles against Diana with only a 33.3% win rate. Diana has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Diana's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Diana?

When playing Nidalee against Diana, play cautiously and avoid Diana's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Diana has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.