Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Nidaleevs Master Yi

FAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nidalee wins with a 62.9% win rate (+25.7%) over Master Yi based on 35 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 Master Yi 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 - 62.9% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
62.9% WR
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Master Yi vs Nidalee matchup - 37.1% win rate
Master Yi
37.1% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Master Yi Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 35
62.9%
Win Rate
37.1%
0.9
CS / min
1.1
627
DMG / min
677
11,424
Gold / game
11,617
591
Heal / min
378
597
DMG Mitigated / min
721
0.3
CC / min
0.2
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Nidalee vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 62.9% win rate compared to Master Yi's 37.1%, giving Nidalee a 25.7 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Master Yi leads by 0.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Nidalee
1.1Master Yi
Nidalee and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
627Nidalee
677Master Yi
Master Yi deals 51 more champion damage per minute than Nidalee. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nidalee choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Master Yi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,424Nidalee
11,617Master Yi
Nidalee and Master Yi generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 193 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Nidalee
0.2Master Yi
Both Nidalee and Master Yi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,188Nidalee
1,099Master Yi
Nidalee heals and mitigates 89 more damage per minute than Master Yi, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nidalee to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Master Yi.

Best Nidalee Build Against Master Yi

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Master Yi are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee66.7%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi33.3%
Late Game
Nidalee
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee57.1%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi42.9%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Master Yi. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Master Yi. 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. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Master Yi

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs Master YiDomination
Electrocute - best Nidalee rune vs Master YiSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs Master YiSixth Sense - best Nidalee rune vs Master YiTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Master Yi
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs Master YiWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

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


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.83%480.761410,75940.7%52.4%
47.73%440.976213,06268.2%27.3%
43.59%390.967512,25436.4%46.4%
45.95%370.983313,34236.4%50.0%
48.57%350.769511,97450.0%47.4%
62.86%350.962711,42466.7%57.1%
54.55%330.867910,68155.6%53.3%
56.25%320.970311,91146.7%64.7%
37.50%320.773612,47357.1%22.2%
26.92%261.468111,95718.2%33.3%
52.17%230.872111,43257.1%44.4%
52.17%231.176413,62750.0%52.9%
50.00%221.484311,17640.0%71.4%
36.84%191.566310,77540.0%35.7%
44.44%180.969313,02450.0%40.0%
33.33%180.960211,24444.4%22.2%
61.11%181.76339,53560.0%62.5%
61.11%181.066111,69942.9%72.7%
47.06%170.865610,69427.3%83.3%
52.94%170.962612,95466.7%45.5%
40.00%152.058210,43360.0%30.0%
46.67%150.866211,05542.9%50.0%
28.57%140.766812,57825.0%30.0%
50.00%141.56219,53666.7%37.5%
57.14%140.986213,87466.7%54.5%
64.29%141.170410,47266.7%50.0%
53.85%131.379610,39757.1%50.0%
30.77%131.468810,90816.7%42.9%
58.33%120.865213,00160.0%57.1%
50.00%120.666411,45657.1%40.0%
45.45%110.868213,05360.0%33.3%
20.00%100.969211,36425.0%16.7%
50.00%101.077511,54433.3%75.0%
50.00%101.36348,96275.0%33.3%
50.00%101.548210,02166.7%42.9%
30.00%100.870010,09114.3%66.7%
44.44%92.35569,73920.0%75.0%
66.67%90.877912,43766.7%66.7%
50.00%82.778811,69066.7%40.0%
25.00%82.072112,2640.0%28.6%
28.57%72.571311,110100.0%0.0%
42.86%70.773712,13860.0%0.0%
14.29%71.669711,80225.0%0.0%
57.14%74.499512,08975.0%33.3%
85.71%70.981713,99275.0%100.0%
66.67%60.551911,53475.0%50.0%
66.67%60.766613,7430.0%80.0%
50.00%61.14518,56566.7%33.3%
50.00%61.758511,42450.0%50.0%
16.67%61.24459,7950.0%25.0%
50.00%60.95098,47750.0%50.0%
50.00%61.456913,18550.0%50.0%
33.33%64.15748,83525.0%50.0%
66.67%62.890312,805100.0%50.0%
66.67%61.54366,82280.0%0.0%
16.67%62.076912,1790.0%25.0%
33.33%61.94798,08333.3%33.3%
80.00%51.059210,088100.0%66.7%
0.00%52.078014,5620.0%0.0%
40.00%54.266913,0550.0%50.0%
60.00%53.384312,65966.7%50.0%
40.00%55.61,07710,28333.3%50.0%
60.00%51.578110,34133.3%100.0%
60.00%55.56187,59875.0%0.0%
80.00%51.866211,51675.0%100.0%
60.00%50.858212,503100.0%50.0%

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Nidalee vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup with a 62.9% win rate compared to Master Yi's 37.1%, a 25.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nidalee do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Master Yi 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 Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 62.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 25.7 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Master Yi?

The best Nidalee build against Master Yi includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Master Yi?

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

Does Nidalee counter Master Yi?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 62.9% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Master Yi?

When playing Nidalee against Master Yi, 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.