Nidaleevs Karthus
Nidalee vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Karthus wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Nidalee based on 7 games. Karthus 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 Karthus 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.
Karthus(28.6%)Who Wins the Nidalee vs Karthus Matchup?
Nidalee vs Karthus Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Karthus wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nidalee's 28.6%, giving Karthus a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karthus controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karthus 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 Karthus leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karthus 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 Karthus 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 Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown
Karthus is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Karthus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Karthus
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Karthus 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 Karthus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee0.0%Karthus100.0%Nidalee50.0%Karthus50.0%Karthus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Karthus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nidalee at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Karthus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Karthus has the edge early, but Nidalee 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 Karthus
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Karthus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.14% | 43 | 0.8 | 689 | 12,177 | 52.4% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 0.8 | 627 | 12,323 | 45.5% | 35.7% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 0.8 | 767 | 13,674 | 62.5% | 56.3% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 1.2 | 639 | 12,205 | 37.5% | 23.1% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.0 | 767 | 13,156 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 1.0 | 736 | 13,766 | 33.3% | 23.1% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.8 | 742 | 13,144 | 42.9% | 45.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.6 | 500 | 9,666 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 1.3 | 660 | 12,345 | 33.3% | 18.2% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 0.9 | 736 | 11,611 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.7 | 883 | 13,021 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 0.7 | 574 | 10,273 | 55.6% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 723 | 11,706 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 825 | 12,235 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 0.9 | 719 | 12,626 | 57.1% | 85.7% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.3 | 779 | 12,363 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.9 | 816 | 14,829 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.8 | 696 | 12,476 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.4 | 645 | 9,816 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 705 | 10,568 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 623 | 11,290 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.0 | 853 | 13,313 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 573 | 8,779 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.6 | 554 | 12,221 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 632 | 9,638 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.2 | 585 | 9,221 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.7 | 534 | 12,605 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.8 | 649 | 10,160 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 686 | 11,280 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 677 | 11,762 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 732 | 12,228 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 569 | 9,922 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 577 | 11,476 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 977 | 15,616 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 710 | 12,281 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 763 | 12,200 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.7 | 654 | 11,978 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.9 | 717 | 11,536 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.4 | 490 | 8,133 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 729 | 14,151 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 1.4 | 620 | 11,114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.9 | 766 | 9,421 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 572 | 9,436 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 846 | 15,040 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 642 | 9,026 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 737 | 13,649 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 652 | 8,950 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 924 | 11,762 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 735 | 12,309 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 484 | 6,806 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 1,073 | 16,261 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 775 | 8,540 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 406 | 8,960 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 724 | 11,022 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 562 | 11,860 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 510 | 10,599 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 824 | 12,320 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 593 | 9,537 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 597 | 12,558 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
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Nidalee vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Karthus in League of Legends?
Karthus wins the Nidalee vs Karthus matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nidalee's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Nidalee do against Karthus in the early game?
In the early game, Karthus has the advantage against Nidalee with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Karthus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Karthus in the late game?
In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Karthus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Karthus matchup?
Karthus wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Karthus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Karthus?
The best Nidalee build against Karthus 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 Karthus?
The best Nidalee runes against Karthus use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Nidalee vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Karthus?
No, Nidalee struggles against Karthus with only a 28.6% win rate. Karthus has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karthus's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Karthus?
When playing Nidalee against Karthus, play cautiously and avoid Karthus's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Karthus in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.