Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.2%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Lux

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Lux wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 10 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.

Compare against an opponent
Lux - 40.0% win rateLux(40.0%)
Nidalee - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
40.0% WR
VS
Lux vs Nidalee matchup - 60.0% win rate
Lux
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Lux Matchup?

Lux wins the Nidalee vs Lux matchup
Winner
Lux
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.4
CS / min
2.5
581
DMG / min
802
8,885
Gold / game
10,246
506
Heal / min
63
410
DMG Mitigated / min
305
0.0
CC / min
1.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Nidalee vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Lux wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Lux a 20.0 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 1.4s 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 wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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.

Farming
1.4Nidalee
2.5Lux
Lux significantly out-farms Nidalee by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Lux 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
581Nidalee
802Lux
Lux heavily out-damages Nidalee by 221 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 Lux's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,885Nidalee
10,246Lux
Lux generates a commanding 1,361 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Lux 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
1.4Lux
Lux brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lux far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nidalee should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
916Nidalee
367Lux
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 549 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Lux

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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 Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Diadem of Songs. 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 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

Early Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee50.0%
Lux early game win rateLux50.0%
Late Game
Lux
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee33.3%
Lux late game win rateLux66.7%

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

Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs LuxSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nidalee rune vs LuxManaflow Band - best Nidalee rune vs LuxTranscendence - best Nidalee rune vs LuxGathering Storm - best Nidalee rune vs Lux
Resolve rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs LuxResolve
Demolish - best Nidalee rune vs LuxRevitalize - best Nidalee rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
32.35%340.972512,85733.3%31.6%
43.33%301.164211,96444.4%41.7%
44.00%250.865211,13056.3%22.2%
40.91%220.774812,23242.9%40.0%
50.00%220.979712,44764.3%25.0%
50.00%201.073912,70136.4%66.7%
50.00%180.761112,68242.9%54.5%
33.33%150.962713,2640.0%41.7%
20.00%150.662011,75333.3%11.1%
26.67%150.85679,66125.0%33.3%
42.86%141.45688,83237.5%50.0%
57.14%141.86589,47066.7%40.0%
42.86%140.663511,43533.3%60.0%
38.46%131.55539,23742.9%33.3%
33.33%121.862611,66642.9%20.0%
18.18%111.080312,07820.0%16.7%
45.45%112.588013,52575.0%28.6%
54.55%111.967510,32660.0%50.0%
60.00%100.871413,49166.7%57.1%
20.00%102.774612,3360.0%28.6%
70.00%101.468710,64860.0%80.0%
40.00%101.45818,88550.0%33.3%
50.00%102.076712,39066.7%25.0%
30.00%103.872612,47020.0%40.0%
50.00%101.476913,47925.0%66.7%
55.56%90.882213,995100.0%20.0%
44.44%90.764911,91433.3%66.7%
44.44%92.163911,68066.7%33.3%
22.22%91.36038,4110.0%66.7%
55.56%95.775310,62260.0%50.0%
62.50%80.750611,070100.0%40.0%
25.00%81.276513,69766.7%0.0%
25.00%81.069311,7600.0%50.0%
37.50%81.669810,64933.3%40.0%
75.00%82.273712,31866.7%100.0%
25.00%80.869611,54733.3%0.0%
62.50%81.654110,158100.0%50.0%
37.50%83.590014,89933.3%40.0%
57.14%71.889013,48950.0%60.0%
71.43%71.776616,0500.0%83.3%
57.14%71.25948,52333.3%75.0%
42.86%71.082213,9970.0%50.0%
14.29%74.56949,24020.0%0.0%
66.67%61.462610,544100.0%60.0%
0.00%60.767913,3510.0%0.0%
50.00%61.579011,46850.0%50.0%
50.00%60.883615,451100.0%25.0%
33.33%61.15369,46866.7%0.0%
33.33%63.582212,60950.0%25.0%
33.33%61.374112,2210.0%50.0%
50.00%61.686311,70550.0%50.0%
50.00%60.766710,96625.0%100.0%
60.00%51.384113,26150.0%66.7%
40.00%56.887512,28550.0%0.0%
40.00%50.672612,976100.0%0.0%
40.00%51.150810,43250.0%33.3%
80.00%52.256610,088100.0%66.7%
40.00%51.675713,3090.0%50.0%
80.00%51.164112,135100.0%66.7%
40.00%51.063011,41450.0%33.3%
60.00%57.267213,416100.0%33.3%
20.00%51.75949,5540.0%50.0%
60.00%52.855412,454100.0%50.0%
0.00%50.970311,6650.0%0.0%
100.00%51.167511,199100.0%100.0%

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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 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Lux is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Lux?

The best Nidalee build against Lux includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Diadem of Songs with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Lux?

The best Nidalee runes against Lux use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 40.0% 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.