Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.3%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Fiddlesticks

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Fiddlesticks wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Nidalee based on 7 games. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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
Fiddlesticks - 42.9% win rateFiddlesticks(42.9%)
Nidalee - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
42.9% WR
VS
Fiddlesticks vs Nidalee matchup - 57.1% win rate
Fiddlesticks
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
822
DMG / min
855
13,997
Gold / game
13,270
555
Heal / min
482
545
DMG Mitigated / min
691
0.3
CC / min
1.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Nidalee's 42.9%, giving Fiddlesticks a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fiddlesticks controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Fiddlesticks is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Fiddlesticks holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Nidalee
0.9Fiddlesticks
Nidalee and Fiddlesticks farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
822Nidalee
855Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks deals 33 more champion damage per minute than Nidalee. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nidalee choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Fiddlesticks's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,997Nidalee
13,270Fiddlesticks
Nidalee earns 727 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nidalee slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Nidalee
1.9Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks 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
1,100Nidalee
1,173Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heals and mitigates 73 more damage per minute than Nidalee, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Fiddlesticks are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fiddlesticks
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee0.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks100.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee50.0%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks50.0%

Fiddlesticks dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Fiddlesticks has the edge early, but Nidalee gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Fiddlesticks

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs FiddlesticksDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs FiddlesticksSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs FiddlesticksGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs FiddlesticksTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Fiddlesticks
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs FiddlesticksSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs FiddlesticksWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Fiddlesticks
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Fiddlesticks wins the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Nidalee'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 Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Nidalee with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Fiddlesticks players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nidalee do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?

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

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Nidalee build against Fiddlesticks includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Fiddlesticks?

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

Does Nidalee counter Fiddlesticks?

No, Nidalee struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 42.9% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Nidalee against Fiddlesticks, play cautiously and avoid Fiddlesticks's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Fiddlesticks in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.