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

Nidaleevs Jarvan IV

FAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nidalee wins with a 61.1% win rate (+22.2%) over Jarvan IV based on 18 games. Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV 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 - 61.1% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
61.1% WR
VS
Jarvan IV vs Nidalee matchup - 38.9% win rate
Jarvan IV
38.9% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Jarvan IV matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 18
61.1%
Win Rate
38.9%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
661
DMG / min
566
11,699
Gold / game
11,465
552
Heal / min
336
580
DMG Mitigated / min
1,271
0.3
CC / min
0.8
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
72.7%
Late Game WR
27.3%

Nidalee vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 38.9%, giving Nidalee a 22.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Jarvan IV and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jarvan IV away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nidalee vs Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown

Jarvan IV wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Nidalee
1.0Jarvan IV
Nidalee and Jarvan IV farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
661Nidalee
566Jarvan IV
Nidalee heavily out-damages Jarvan IV by 95 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jarvan IV should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nidalee's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,699Nidalee
11,465Jarvan IV
Nidalee and Jarvan IV generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 235 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Nidalee
0.8Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jarvan IV coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,132Nidalee
1,607Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 475 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Jarvan IV

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Jarvan IV are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jarvan IV
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee42.9%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV57.1%
Late Game
Nidalee
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee72.7%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV27.3%

Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV 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 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Jarvan IV. 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: Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs Jarvan IVDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs Jarvan IVSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs Jarvan IVGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs Jarvan IVTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Jarvan IV
Precision rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs Jarvan IVPrecision
Triumph - best Nidalee rune vs Jarvan IVLegend: Haste - best Nidalee rune vs Jarvan IV
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Jarvan IV, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nidalee do against Jarvan IV in the early game?

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Nidalee with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nidalee do against Jarvan IV in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Jarvan IV matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 61.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 22.2 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Jarvan IV?

The best Nidalee build against Jarvan IV includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Jarvan IV?

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

Does Nidalee counter Jarvan IV?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Jarvan IV with a 61.1% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Jarvan IV in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Jarvan IV?

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