Nidalee, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%
Ban Rate
0.2%

Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks

Nidalee F TierAssassinMage
Patch
26.19
Games
711
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.19. Fiddlesticks wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Nidalee based on 6 games. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks matchup.

Nidalee Matchup Breakdown

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Nidalee - 16.7% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
16.7% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Nidalee matchup - 83.3% win rate
Fiddlesticks
83.3% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
0.9
CS / min
1.2
618
DMG / min
936
11,569
Gold / game
13,533
587
Heal / min
632
501
DMG Mitigated / min
619
0.3
CC / min
1.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Nidalee's 16.7%, giving Fiddlesticks a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks leads by 1.6s of 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.

Very small sampleBased on 6 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

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 4 out of 4 key stat categories. Fiddlesticks holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Nidalee
1.2Fiddlesticks
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
618Nidalee
936Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Nidalee by 318 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 Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,569Nidalee
13,533Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks generates a commanding 1,964 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Fiddlesticks 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
1.9Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.6 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.
Healing
587Nidalee
632Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heals 45 HP/min more than Nidalee. It helps Fiddlesticks recover between trades, but the gap is not large enough to justify an early anti-heal item.
Durability
501Nidalee
619Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks mitigates 118 more damage per minute than Nidalee through shields and resistances, so Fiddlesticks can take slightly longer trades. This is durability, not healing: anti-heal does nothing against it.

Best Nidalee Build Against Fiddlesticks

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 2 of 3 Nidalee games against Fiddlesticks carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Nidalee's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

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Early Game
Fiddlesticks
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee0.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks100.0%
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Late Game
Fiddlesticks
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee25.0%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks75.0%

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.

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Fiddlesticks 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 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
33.3% 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.

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Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.19. 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.

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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 83.3% win rate compared to Nidalee's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.19.

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, Fiddlesticks takes over the Nidalee vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Fiddlesticks 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 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.19. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Fiddlesticks?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Nidalee against Fiddlesticks yet. Use Nidalee's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Fiddlesticks.

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 33.3% 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 16.7% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Fiddlesticks has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.