Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Nidaleevs Diana

FAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Diana wins with a 73.1% win rate (+46.2%) over Nidalee based on 26 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.

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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 - 26.9% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
26.9% WR
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Diana vs Nidalee matchup - 73.1% win rate
Diana
73.1% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Diana Matchup?

Diana wins the Nidalee vs Diana matchup
Winner
Diana
Matches: 26
26.9%
Win Rate
73.1%
1.4
CS / min
1.7
681
DMG / min
649
11,957
Gold / game
13,141
587
Heal / min
261
636
DMG Mitigated / min
1,085
0.3
CC / min
0.3
18.2%
Early Game WR
81.8%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Nidalee vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Diana wins with a 73.1% win rate compared to Nidalee's 26.9%, giving Diana a 46.2 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 0.1s 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 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
1.4Nidalee
1.7Diana
Nidalee and Diana 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
681Nidalee
649Diana
Nidalee deals 32 more champion damage per minute than Diana. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Diana choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nidalee's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,957Nidalee
13,141Diana
Diana generates a commanding 1,184 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Diana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nidalee should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nidalee
0.3Diana
Both Nidalee and Diana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,223Nidalee
1,346Diana
Diana heals and mitigates 123 more damage per minute than Nidalee, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Diana 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 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 Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Nidalee the best chance to compete 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
81.8%
+63.6% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee18.2%
Diana early game win rateDiana81.8%
Late Game
Diana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee33.3%
Diana late game win rateDiana66.7%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 81.8% win rate — a 63.6 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 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
Dark Harvest - 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
37.5% WR

The Domination and Sorcery 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 26.11. 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 Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Diana in League of Legends?

Diana wins the Nidalee vs Diana matchup with a 73.1% win rate compared to Nidalee's 26.9%, a 46.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nidalee do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Nidalee with a 81.8% win rate versus 18.2%. 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 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. 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 73.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 46.2 percentage point advantage means Diana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Diana?

The best Nidalee build against Diana includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 37.5% 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 26.9% 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.