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

Nidaleevs Fiddlesticks

FAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nidalee wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Fiddlesticks based on 8 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.

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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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
50.0% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Nidalee matchup - 50.0% win rate
Fiddlesticks
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.3
CS / min
0.9
684
DMG / min
658
10,553
Gold / game
8,969
643
Heal / min
398
558
DMG Mitigated / min
523
0.2
CC / min
1.6
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 50.0%, giving Nidalee a 0.0 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 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Fiddlesticks's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Nidalee
0.9Fiddlesticks
Nidalee edges out Fiddlesticks by 0.4 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 Nidalee.
Damage
684Nidalee
658Fiddlesticks
Damage output is virtually even between Nidalee and Fiddlesticks, with only 26 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
10,553Nidalee
8,969Fiddlesticks
Nidalee generates a commanding 1,584 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Nidalee
1.6Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.4 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
1,201Nidalee
920Fiddlesticks
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 280 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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 Ardent Censer, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Fiddlesticks. 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
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee25.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks75.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee75.0%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks25.0%

Fiddlesticks dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 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.

Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Fiddlesticks. 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: Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks

Precision rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs FiddlesticksPrecision
Conqueror - best Nidalee rune vs FiddlesticksTriumph - best Nidalee rune vs FiddlesticksLegend: Haste - best Nidalee rune vs FiddlesticksCoup de Grace - best Nidalee rune vs Fiddlesticks
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs FiddlesticksSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs FiddlesticksWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Fiddlesticks
33.3% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Nidalee maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Fiddlesticks.


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 Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nidalee do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Nidalee with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 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 Fiddlesticks matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Nidalee build against Fiddlesticks includes Ardent Censer, Hextech Rocketbelt, 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 Fiddlesticks?

The best Nidalee runes against Fiddlesticks use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nidalee counter Fiddlesticks?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 50.0% win rate. Nidalee slightly edges out Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Fiddlesticks?

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