Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Jayce

FAssassinMage
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Nidalee wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Jayce based on 7 games. Nidalee 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 Jayce 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
Jayce - 85.7% win rateJayce(85.7%)
Nidalee - 85.7% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
85.7% WR
VS
Jayce vs Nidalee matchup - 14.3% win rate
Jayce
14.3% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Jayce Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 7
85.7%
Win Rate
14.3%
1.5
CS / min
2.0
913
DMG / min
861
17,319
Gold / game
15,547
805
Heal / min
265
670
DMG Mitigated / min
650
0.3
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nidalee vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Jayce's 14.3%, giving Nidalee a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jayce 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 Jayce leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Jayce and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jayce 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 Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Jayce in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Jayce, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nidalee holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Nidalee
2.0Jayce
Jayce edges out Nidalee by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jayce.
Damage
913Nidalee
861Jayce
Nidalee deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Jayce. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Jayce choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nidalee's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
17,319Nidalee
15,547Jayce
Nidalee generates a commanding 1,772 more gold per game than Jayce. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jayce should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nidalee
0.6Jayce
Both Nidalee and Jayce provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,475Nidalee
915Jayce
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 561 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jayce is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jayce, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Jayce

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Jayce are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Void Staff. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jayce. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee50.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce50.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee100.0%
Jayce late game win rateJayce0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Jayce, with Nidalee holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

Nidalee holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jayce players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Jayce

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs JayceDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs JayceSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs JayceSixth Sense - best Nidalee rune vs JayceTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Jayce
Precision rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs JaycePrecision
Triumph - best Nidalee rune vs JayceLegend: Haste - best Nidalee rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

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


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.45%591.075613,02852.0%54.5%
43.10%580.873212,62151.7%34.5%
53.19%470.875913,30372.7%36.0%
53.85%391.070811,50447.4%60.0%
51.28%390.977513,36058.8%45.5%
42.11%381.070212,38547.4%36.8%
43.24%370.980313,11353.3%36.4%
33.33%330.972111,17725.0%41.2%
21.88%321.075813,21623.1%21.1%
28.13%320.876411,54829.4%26.7%
63.33%301.275413,45752.6%81.8%
36.67%301.986512,26536.4%36.8%
50.00%291.561611,62847.1%54.5%
41.38%291.477112,21443.8%38.5%
48.28%292.156010,20350.0%47.1%
32.14%280.856511,79026.7%38.5%
57.14%281.074912,60850.0%70.0%
39.13%251.173413,68514.3%50.0%
56.00%251.25859,63358.3%53.9%
37.50%241.281712,17850.0%28.6%
45.83%241.275613,03854.5%38.5%
47.83%231.173811,52235.7%66.7%
45.45%221.176312,94336.4%54.5%
42.86%210.671611,53930.0%54.5%
57.14%211.177712,59470.0%45.5%
57.14%211.369212,21366.7%44.4%
40.00%201.167612,78245.5%33.3%
40.00%201.288513,16336.4%44.4%
45.00%201.468911,16033.3%50.0%
65.00%200.777713,05966.7%63.6%
63.16%190.973312,48363.6%62.5%
47.37%190.862512,62637.5%54.5%
33.33%181.677510,76333.3%33.3%
61.11%182.16769,91160.0%62.5%
44.44%180.868612,52140.0%50.0%
52.94%171.085612,77850.0%55.6%
35.29%170.755110,18041.7%20.0%
47.06%171.76199,50944.4%50.0%
50.00%160.879014,27650.0%50.0%
75.00%163.675012,88866.7%85.7%
56.25%161.860610,41133.3%70.0%
33.33%151.267011,29925.0%42.9%
73.33%151.467210,75271.4%75.0%
14.29%151.45849,55016.7%12.5%
60.00%151.372512,23950.0%63.6%
33.33%150.969113,37850.0%22.2%
64.29%142.076213,17442.9%85.7%
57.14%141.35059,17775.0%33.3%
35.71%142.66379,47822.2%60.0%
53.85%133.561010,83850.0%57.1%
50.00%132.174811,72757.1%40.0%
38.46%131.061011,31337.5%40.0%
23.08%130.870412,3080.0%42.9%
41.67%121.159011,00150.0%25.0%
41.67%125.46148,77944.4%33.3%
50.00%121.571312,131100.0%45.5%
58.33%125.084410,68262.5%50.0%
63.64%112.58849,89983.3%40.0%
18.18%115.184711,31214.3%25.0%
63.64%110.791913,27975.0%57.1%
63.64%110.976112,50960.0%66.7%
45.45%111.54338,59150.0%40.0%
63.64%111.14217,80560.0%100.0%
36.36%111.17069,51140.0%33.3%
40.00%101.56739,28950.0%25.0%
33.33%91.67229,06233.3%33.3%
55.56%90.973212,11766.7%33.3%
12.50%90.877212,88733.3%0.0%
55.56%91.591914,08766.7%50.0%
33.33%95.572411,06820.0%50.0%
44.44%90.873712,91125.0%60.0%
50.00%81.569010,74766.7%40.0%
50.00%84.06318,61133.3%60.0%
50.00%85.67378,73560.0%33.3%
75.00%80.886814,92866.7%80.0%
12.50%83.480110,4180.0%20.0%
37.50%81.45698,84740.0%33.3%
37.50%86.181810,35260.0%0.0%
62.50%81.55677,82166.7%50.0%
71.43%72.571512,86550.0%80.0%
85.71%71.591317,31950.0%100.0%
85.71%74.580411,91580.0%100.0%
66.67%61.25079,927100.0%50.0%
40.00%60.566611,2390.0%66.7%
50.00%60.986315,3810.0%50.0%
80.00%61.53989,244100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.11,01611,74350.0%75.0%
66.67%64.88768,94660.0%100.0%
20.00%50.970011,064100.0%0.0%
60.00%51.360711,543100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.068811,09233.3%50.0%
80.00%52.374611,215100.0%75.0%
80.00%51.074815,41250.0%100.0%
80.00%51.768410,15050.0%100.0%
40.00%52.188513,5310.0%50.0%
75.00%54.667611,475100.0%66.7%
40.00%53.466311,8330.0%50.0%
40.00%53.075011,27733.3%50.0%
0.00%51.35116,5160.0%0.0%
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Nidalee vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Jayce matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Jayce's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Nidalee do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Jayce with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nidalee do against Jayce in the late game?

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

Who wins the Nidalee vs Jayce matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Jayce with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Jayce?

The best Nidalee build against Jayce includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff 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 Jayce?

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

Does Nidalee counter Jayce?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Jayce with a 85.7% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Jayce in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Jayce?

When playing Nidalee against Jayce, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.