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

Nidaleevs Jax

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

Nidalee vs Jax is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Jax wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Nidalee based on 8 games. Jax 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 Jax 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 - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
25.0% WR
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Jax vs Nidalee matchup - 75.0% win rate
Jax
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Jax Matchup?

Jax wins the Nidalee vs Jax matchup
Winner
Jax
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
2.5
CS / min
2.7
553
DMG / min
796
8,943
Gold / game
10,597
525
Heal / min
357
685
DMG Mitigated / min
849
0.1
CC / min
0.7
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nidalee vs Jax Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Jax matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Jax wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 25.0%, giving Jax a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Jax 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 Jax leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jax 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 Jax 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 Jax Laning Phase Breakdown

Jax wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.5Nidalee
2.7Jax
Nidalee and Jax farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
553Nidalee
796Jax
Jax heavily out-damages Nidalee by 243 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 Jax's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,943Nidalee
10,597Jax
Jax generates a commanding 1,654 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Jax 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
0.1Nidalee
0.7Jax
Jax 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 Jax coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,210Nidalee
1,206Jax
Nidalee and Jax have comparable sustain profiles, with only 4 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Nidalee Build Against Jax

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Jax, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Jax are Stormsurge, Shadowflame 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 Jax matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jax
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee40.0%
Jax early game win rateJax60.0%
Late Game
Jax
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee0.0%
Jax late game win rateJax100.0%

Jax dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Jax can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Jax 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 Jax

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs JaxDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs JaxSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs JaxGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs JaxTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Jax
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs JaxSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs JaxWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Jax
25.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Jax in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Jax - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Jax in League of Legends?

Jax wins the Nidalee vs Jax matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nidalee do against Jax in the early game?

In the early game, Jax has the advantage against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Jax players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nidalee do against Jax in the late game?

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

Who wins the Nidalee vs Jax matchup?

Jax wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Jax is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Jax?

The best Nidalee build against Jax includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, 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 Jax?

The best Nidalee runes against Jax use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Jax matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nidalee counter Jax?

No, Nidalee struggles against Jax with only a 25.0% win rate. Jax has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jax's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Jax?

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