Nidaleevs Maokai
Nidalee vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Maokai wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nidalee based on 6 games. Maokai 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 Maokai 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.
Maokai(33.3%)Who Wins the Nidalee vs Maokai Matchup?
Nidalee vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, giving Maokai a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nidalee 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 Maokai leads by 2.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai 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 Maokai 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 Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nidalee holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Maokai
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Maokai are Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge and Cryptbloom. 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 Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee33.3%Maokai66.7%Nidalee33.3%Maokai66.7%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Maokai holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nidalee players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Nidalee Runes Against Maokai
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.67% | 60 | 0.9 | 734 | 12,436 | 42.9% | 59.4% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 0.8 | 627 | 11,802 | 57.7% | 28.0% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 0.9 | 821 | 13,900 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 0.8 | 717 | 12,149 | 52.9% | 40.0% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 0.9 | 625 | 10,700 | 58.3% | 47.8% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 0.9 | 799 | 13,448 | 66.7% | 48.4% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.1 | 754 | 12,613 | 56.5% | 47.1% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 0.7 | 745 | 11,535 | 68.2% | 52.9% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 0.7 | 672 | 12,210 | 29.4% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 0.8 | 741 | 12,309 | 46.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 0.9 | 682 | 12,205 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.3 | 607 | 11,909 | 25.0% | 52.6% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 2.1 | 620 | 9,963 | 36.4% | 47.1% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 0.8 | 648 | 11,136 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 0.8 | 840 | 13,406 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 0.9 | 782 | 13,588 | 28.6% | 52.6% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 650 | 9,958 | 54.5% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 0.7 | 583 | 11,220 | 30.8% | 54.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.0 | 643 | 12,415 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 1.3 | 636 | 10,664 | 27.3% | 33.3% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.4 | 719 | 11,980 | 40.0% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.3 | 770 | 13,265 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.8 | 571 | 11,513 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 0.9 | 758 | 12,877 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.3 | 569 | 10,012 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.9 | 673 | 10,803 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.7 | 912 | 11,839 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.2 | 719 | 14,375 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.3 | 707 | 12,315 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 0.9 | 807 | 12,909 | 42.9% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.7 | 662 | 9,675 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 0.8 | 669 | 12,352 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.4 | 565 | 9,356 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 578 | 9,180 | 10.0% | 40.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 683 | 9,625 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 874 | 12,819 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 671 | 14,059 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.5 | 429 | 8,628 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.5 | 589 | 9,416 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.9 | 616 | 11,451 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.2 | 801 | 10,848 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 0.9 | 735 | 11,668 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.3 | 822 | 14,945 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.2 | 538 | 12,057 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 644 | 9,101 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 3.0 | 685 | 12,080 | 83.3% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.4 | 854 | 12,774 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 438 | 9,302 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 2.3 | 787 | 14,280 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.4 | 788 | 8,800 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.5 | 526 | 9,858 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 0.9 | 704 | 10,899 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.7 | 714 | 12,020 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 773 | 12,630 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 684 | 12,853 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 629 | 9,243 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 610 | 9,629 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.6 | 681 | 12,569 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 577 | 9,364 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.0 | 665 | 8,306 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.2 | 662 | 10,378 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.2 | 884 | 14,992 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.0 | 858 | 13,045 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.3 | 842 | 12,422 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 381 | 7,927 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 334 | 7,249 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.6 | 763 | 10,032 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.8 | 698 | 12,769 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 826 | 13,641 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.2 | 492 | 8,379 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 742 | 11,289 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.6 | 692 | 11,138 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 547 | 11,751 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 556 | 10,533 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.8 | 797 | 15,693 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.8 | 747 | 14,456 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 751 | 13,420 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.7 | 788 | 12,804 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 886 | 13,133 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 680 | 11,588 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.9 | 735 | 12,865 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 864 | 12,277 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 683 | 12,032 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.6 | 626 | 11,884 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 643 | 11,074 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 834 | 11,370 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 568 | 9,318 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 611 | 13,707 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 628 | 7,201 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 514 | 9,893 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 802 | 13,794 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 525 | 8,452 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Nidalee vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Nidalee vs Maokai matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Nidalee do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Maokai takes over the Nidalee vs Maokai matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Maokai matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Maokai?
The best Nidalee build against Maokai includes Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge, Cryptbloom 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 Maokai?
The best Nidalee runes against Maokai use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Maokai?
No, Nidalee struggles against Maokai with only a 33.3% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Maokai?
When playing Nidalee against Maokai, play cautiously and avoid Maokai's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Maokai has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.