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

Nidaleevs Kha'Zix

FAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Kha'Zix is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nidalee wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Kha'Zix based on 4 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 Kha'Zix 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 - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
75.0% WR
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Kha'Zix vs Nidalee matchup - 25.0% win rate
Kha'Zix
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Kha'Zix Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Kha'Zix matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 4
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.9
778
DMG / min
735
12,764
Gold / game
11,939
742
Heal / min
347
577
DMG Mitigated / min
518
0.3
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nidalee vs Kha'Zix Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Kha'Zix matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 4 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Kha'Zix's 25.0%, giving Nidalee a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kha'Zix players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nidalee leads by 454 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Kha'Zix and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Kha'Zix in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Nidalee
0.9Kha'Zix
Nidalee and Kha'Zix farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
778Nidalee
735Kha'Zix
Nidalee deals 43 more champion damage per minute than Kha'Zix. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kha'Zix choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nidalee's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,764Nidalee
11,939Kha'Zix
Nidalee generates a commanding 825 more gold per game than Kha'Zix. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kha'Zix should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nidalee
0.3Kha'Zix
Both Nidalee and Kha'Zix provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,319Nidalee
865Kha'Zix
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Kha'Zix, healing and mitigating 454 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kha'Zix is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kha'Zix, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Kha'Zix

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kha'Zix, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Kha'Zix 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kha'Zix. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Kha'Zix matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee66.7%
Kha'Zix early game win rateKha'Zix33.3%
Late Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee100.0%
Kha'Zix late game win rateKha'Zix0.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kha'Zix. This lopsided early game means Nidalee 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kha'Zix. 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. Kha'Zix players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Kha'Zix

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs Kha'ZixDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs Kha'ZixSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs Kha'ZixGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs Kha'ZixTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Kha'Zix
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs Kha'ZixSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs Kha'ZixWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Kha'Zix
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Kha'Zix, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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
50.00%181.072312,45966.7%41.7%
28.57%140.85518,63437.5%16.7%
36.36%110.757211,04320.0%50.0%
36.36%110.964110,48025.0%66.7%
77.78%90.963310,491100.0%50.0%
55.56%91.482614,87750.0%57.1%
25.00%80.859411,57840.0%0.0%
14.29%71.057610,96333.3%0.0%
42.86%70.554510,03240.0%50.0%
28.57%70.862310,08350.0%0.0%
16.67%61.183313,2010.0%25.0%
50.00%60.76698,64233.3%66.7%
50.00%61.05149,81860.0%0.0%
40.00%50.867412,95050.0%33.3%
20.00%51.073612,5470.0%25.0%
20.00%50.879213,00250.0%0.0%
75.00%40.877812,76466.7%100.0%
33.33%30.651610,8050.0%50.0%
33.33%31.072512,72450.0%0.0%

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Nidalee vs Kha'Zix - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Kha'Zix in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Kha'Zix matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Kha'Zix's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 4 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nidalee do against Kha'Zix in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Kha'Zix with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Kha'Zix in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Kha'Zix with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 4 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Kha'Zix?

The best Nidalee build against Kha'Zix includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane 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 Kha'Zix?

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

Does Nidalee counter Kha'Zix?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Kha'Zix with a 75.0% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Kha'Zix in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Kha'Zix?

When playing Nidalee against Kha'Zix, 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.