Nidaleevs Locke
Nidalee vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Nidalee wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Locke based on 13 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 Locke 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.
Who Wins the Nidalee vs Locke Matchup?
Nidalee vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Locke's 38.5%, giving Nidalee a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke 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 Locke leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Locke
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Locke are Shadowflame, Void Staff 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 Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Locke50.0%Nidalee100.0%Locke0.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Locke, 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 Locke. 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. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Nidalee Runes Against Locke
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.3 | 763 | 9,405 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.3 | 692 | 11,213 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.7 | 744 | 13,880 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.8 | 778 | 12,500 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 640 | 10,421 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 560 | 12,716 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 736 | 14,157 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.9 | 588 | 11,790 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.0 | 676 | 11,964 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 748 | 12,997 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 913 | 13,048 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 593 | 10,247 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 715 | 11,933 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 766 | 10,856 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.4 | 408 | 9,155 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 600 | 11,691 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 616 | 11,948 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 655 | 13,770 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 1.3 | 621 | 8,470 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 1.1 | 699 | 13,793 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.0 | 725 | 12,724 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 2 | 0.5 | 639 | 10,170 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 2 | 1.0 | 425 | 12,665 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 1 | 0.8 | 344 | 5,414 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 0.2 | 410 | 12,225 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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Nidalee vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Locke in League of Legends?
Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Locke matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Locke's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Nidalee do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Locke 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Locke 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 Locke matchup?
Nidalee wins the matchup against Locke with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Locke?
The best Nidalee build against Locke includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, 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 Locke?
The best Nidalee runes against Locke use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Locke?
Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 61.5% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Nidalee against Locke?
When playing Nidalee against Locke, 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.