Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Jinx

DAssassinMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Jinx is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Jinx wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Jinx scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Jinx 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
Jinx - 40.0% win rateJinx(40.0%)
Nidalee - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
40.0% WR
VS
Jinx vs Nidalee matchup - 60.0% win rate
Jinx
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Jinx Matchup?

Jinx wins the Nidalee vs Jinx matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.5
CS / min
7.0
485
DMG / min
727
8,968
Gold / game
11,618
222
Heal / min
178
416
DMG Mitigated / min
320
0.0
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Nidalee vs Jinx Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Jinx matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Jinx a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Jinx outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Jinx reaches their power spikes, while Jinx should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jinx leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx 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 Jinx 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 Jinx Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.5Nidalee
7.0Jinx
Jinx significantly out-farms Nidalee by 2.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 37 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jinx a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nidalee players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
485Nidalee
727Jinx
Jinx heavily out-damages Nidalee by 242 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 Jinx's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,968Nidalee
11,618Jinx
Jinx generates a commanding 2,650 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx 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
0.0Nidalee
0.7Jinx
Jinx provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jinx coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
638Nidalee
498Jinx
Nidalee heals and mitigates 140 more damage per minute than Jinx, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nidalee to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jinx.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee50.0%
Jinx early game win rateJinx50.0%
Late Game
Jinx
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee33.3%
Jinx late game win rateJinx66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Jinx, 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.

Jinx is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Jinx, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nidalee has the edge early, but Jinx gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Jinx

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs JinxDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs JinxSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs JinxGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs JinxTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Jinx
Precision rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs JinxPrecision
Triumph - best Nidalee rune vs JinxLegend: Haste - best Nidalee rune vs Jinx
100.0% WR

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


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.88%640.971712,18142.9%50.0%
54.00%500.980314,12950.0%55.6%
42.86%490.759911,33951.9%31.8%
50.00%460.962611,03552.2%47.8%
51.11%451.174912,91559.1%43.5%
54.76%420.978013,42160.0%53.1%
53.66%410.875112,13864.7%45.8%
41.46%410.767912,21729.4%50.0%
56.76%370.972812,60653.9%58.3%
55.88%340.773711,55961.1%50.0%
42.42%330.773112,17046.1%40.0%
41.94%310.975613,36918.2%55.0%
45.16%312.366510,37336.4%50.0%
36.67%301.359212,01618.2%47.4%
59.26%271.45699,65060.0%58.8%
44.44%270.963310,88846.1%42.9%
42.31%260.761911,17130.8%53.9%
29.17%241.363610,53630.8%27.3%
52.17%230.878713,14755.6%50.0%
50.00%221.374913,25150.0%50.0%
54.55%221.063612,41436.4%72.7%
61.90%210.863612,01163.6%60.0%
42.86%211.372912,41344.4%41.7%
61.11%181.357710,05583.3%50.0%
27.78%181.378814,0540.0%31.3%
33.33%181.152011,24750.0%20.0%
38.89%180.870212,70250.0%33.3%
50.00%180.984913,88562.5%40.0%
58.82%171.784711,92562.5%55.6%
37.50%161.273015,02975.0%25.0%
50.00%160.87139,98050.0%50.0%
18.75%161.55558,99712.5%25.0%
50.00%161.072812,36562.5%37.5%
60.00%150.874911,62575.0%54.5%
60.00%151.467911,63655.6%66.7%
20.00%150.85969,86710.0%40.0%
66.67%151.275312,48040.0%80.0%
46.67%151.44368,83437.5%57.1%
40.00%150.960711,26037.5%42.9%
28.57%140.870911,19827.3%33.3%
50.00%141.76609,17262.5%33.3%
42.86%141.557610,02866.7%36.4%
64.29%141.179410,76085.7%42.9%
57.14%140.866312,860100.0%33.3%
38.46%131.36429,23450.0%28.6%
53.85%132.182813,27350.0%57.1%
25.00%122.279514,4080.0%30.0%
66.67%121.77338,76266.7%66.7%
58.33%121.45959,39075.0%50.0%
54.55%110.94389,30240.0%66.7%
72.73%112.965712,02683.3%60.0%
40.00%101.56299,24360.0%20.0%
50.00%100.777312,63060.0%40.0%
30.00%100.96398,67328.6%33.3%
70.00%101.45459,70080.0%60.0%
30.00%101.066310,55020.0%40.0%
55.56%91.45829,08860.0%50.0%
55.56%92.888013,3630.0%55.6%
11.11%91.43667,4770.0%33.3%
55.56%91.668112,56950.0%57.1%
33.33%91.85029,3380.0%100.0%
22.22%91.288414,9920.0%28.6%
55.56%93.085813,10080.0%25.0%
55.56%93.06728,84660.0%50.0%
44.44%91.873613,2360.0%57.1%
25.00%80.969112,53733.3%20.0%
50.00%81.23947,95225.0%75.0%
62.50%80.888314,1170.0%71.4%
37.50%80.680610,03333.3%50.0%
28.57%74.080614,9460.0%28.6%
42.86%74.669110,54433.3%50.0%
57.14%73.978914,2260.0%57.1%
42.86%71.05439,78960.0%0.0%
42.86%74.575313,8060.0%50.0%
50.00%61.654012,01166.7%33.3%
33.33%62.064812,55150.0%25.0%
66.67%64.868011,58866.7%66.7%
50.00%62.876912,908100.0%40.0%
50.00%63.088613,13350.0%50.0%
66.67%61.858510,36266.7%66.7%
50.00%63.478611,41725.0%100.0%
40.00%52.55587,12340.0%0.0%
40.00%54.569812,826100.0%25.0%
80.00%51.753511,64750.0%100.0%
60.00%54.986714,6200.0%75.0%
0.00%51.161113,7070.0%0.0%
40.00%54.54858,96850.0%33.3%
40.00%53.55258,45233.3%50.0%
40.00%50.85149,89366.7%0.0%
20.00%54.063912,3190.0%20.0%
20.00%54.46287,20133.3%0.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Nidalee vs Jinx - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Jinx in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Nidalee vs Jinx matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Nidalee do against Jinx in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Jinx 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 Jinx in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Nidalee vs Jinx matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Jinx matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Jinx?

The best Nidalee build against Jinx includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Jinx?

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

Does Nidalee counter Jinx?

No, Nidalee struggles against Jinx with only a 40.0% win rate. Jinx has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jinx's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Jinx?

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