Nidaleevs Lux
Nidalee vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lux wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Nidalee based on 8 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Lux scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Lux 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 Lux Matchup?
Nidalee vs Lux Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Lux wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Nidalee's 37.5%, giving Lux a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Lux outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Lux reaches their power spikes, while Lux should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Lux leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lux 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 Lux 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 Lux Laning Phase Breakdown
Lux is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Lux holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Lux
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Lux are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 25.0% win rate across 4 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Nidalee the best chance to compete against Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Lux matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee50.0%
Lux50.0%Nidalee33.3%Lux66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Lux, 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.
Lux is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Lux, 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 Lux 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 Lux
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Lux in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.11% | 36 | 0.8 | 676 | 11,478 | 29.4% | 42.1% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 0.8 | 588 | 9,411 | 46.7% | 8.3% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 664 | 11,548 | 22.2% | 36.4% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 710 | 12,139 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 0.8 | 655 | 11,085 | 30.0% | 55.6% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,742 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 0.8 | 783 | 11,638 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,496 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.7 | 710 | 11,902 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.9 | 670 | 11,706 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.9 | 620 | 11,067 | 42.9% | 14.3% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.8 | 614 | 11,863 | 42.9% | 14.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.8 | 502 | 9,242 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 642 | 11,882 | 100.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.7 | 691 | 10,094 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 0.9 | 610 | 10,556 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 721 | 12,426 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.7 | 607 | 11,360 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.2 | 755 | 12,773 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 768 | 12,426 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 597 | 10,218 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 719 | 11,077 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.8 | 651 | 11,838 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 608 | 12,673 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 753 | 13,621 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.6 | 721 | 12,176 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 769 | 14,658 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 684 | 10,553 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 553 | 8,943 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 431 | 10,822 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 532 | 10,978 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.7 | 569 | 11,825 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 626 | 10,481 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 579 | 9,524 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 695 | 13,947 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.3 | 449 | 4,463 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 583 | 9,382 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 676 | 8,920 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 643 | 13,846 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 855 | 12,767 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 396 | 5,739 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 514 | 8,694 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 449 | 11,204 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 506 | 7,266 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 1,071 | 14,902 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 3 | 0.6 | 348 | 7,053 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Nidalee vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Lux in League of Legends?
Lux wins the Nidalee vs Lux matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Nidalee's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nidalee do against Lux in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Lux 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 Lux in the late game?
In the late game, Lux takes over the Nidalee vs Lux matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Lux scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Lux matchup?
Lux wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Lux is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Lux?
The best Nidalee build against Lux includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 25.0% 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 Lux?
The best Nidalee runes against Lux use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Lux?
No, Nidalee struggles against Lux with only a 37.5% win rate. Lux has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lux's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Lux?
When playing Nidalee against Lux, play cautiously and avoid Lux's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Lux has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.