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

Nidaleevs Gwen

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gwen wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Nidalee based on 7 games. Gwen 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 Gwen 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
Gwen - 14.3% win rateGwen(14.3%)
Nidalee - 14.3% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
14.3% WR
VS
Gwen vs Nidalee matchup - 85.7% win rate
Gwen
85.7% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Gwen Matchup?

Gwen wins the Nidalee vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 7
14.3%
Win Rate
85.7%
4.5
CS / min
5.1
694
DMG / min
1,025
9,240
Gold / game
10,282
610
Heal / min
394
766
DMG Mitigated / min
765
0.3
CC / min
0.3
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nidalee vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 14.3%, giving Gwen a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Gwen 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 damage output, where Gwen leads by 331 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen 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 Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.5Nidalee
5.1Gwen
Gwen edges out Nidalee by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gwen.
Damage
694Nidalee
1,025Gwen
Gwen heavily out-damages Nidalee by 331 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 Gwen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,240Nidalee
10,282Gwen
Gwen generates a commanding 1,042 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Gwen 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
0.3Gwen
Both Nidalee and Gwen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,377Nidalee
1,158Gwen
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 218 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gwen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gwen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Gwen

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Gwen are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gwen
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee20.0%
Gwen early game win rateGwen80.0%
Late Game
Gwen
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee0.0%
Gwen late game win rateGwen100.0%

Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Gwen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Gwen 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 Gwen

Resolve rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs GwenResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Nidalee rune vs GwenDemolish - best Nidalee rune vs GwenBone Plating - best Nidalee rune vs GwenOvergrowth - best Nidalee rune vs Gwen
Domination rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs GwenDomination
Sudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs GwenTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Gwen
100.0% WR

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

How does Nidalee do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Gwen wins the Nidalee vs Gwen matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Nidalee with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Gwen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nidalee do against Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Nidalee vs Gwen matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Gwen matchup?

Gwen wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Gwen?

The best Nidalee build against Gwen includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Gwen?

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

Does Nidalee counter Gwen?

No, Nidalee struggles against Gwen with only a 14.3% win rate. Gwen has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gwen's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Gwen?

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