Nidaleevs Mel
Nidalee vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Mel based on 9 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 Mel 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.
Mel(66.7%)Who Wins the Nidalee vs Mel Matchup?
Nidalee vs Mel Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, giving Nidalee a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Mel 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 Mel leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Mel and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mel 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 Mel Laning Phase Breakdown
Mel is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Mel holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Mel
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Mel are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Lich Bane. 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 Mel. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Mel matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee50.0%Mel50.0%Nidalee80.0%Mel20.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Mel, 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Mel. 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. Mel players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Nidalee Runes Against Mel
Domination
Resolve
Running Domination primary with Resolve secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Mel, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.14% | 43 | 0.8 | 689 | 12,177 | 52.4% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 0.8 | 627 | 12,323 | 45.5% | 35.7% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 0.8 | 767 | 13,674 | 62.5% | 56.3% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 1.2 | 639 | 12,205 | 37.5% | 23.1% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.0 | 767 | 13,156 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 1.0 | 736 | 13,766 | 33.3% | 23.1% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.8 | 742 | 13,144 | 42.9% | 45.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.6 | 500 | 9,666 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 1.3 | 660 | 12,345 | 33.3% | 18.2% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 0.9 | 736 | 11,611 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.7 | 883 | 13,021 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 0.7 | 574 | 10,273 | 55.6% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 723 | 11,706 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 825 | 12,235 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 0.9 | 719 | 12,626 | 57.1% | 85.7% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.3 | 779 | 12,363 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.9 | 816 | 14,829 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.8 | 696 | 12,476 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.4 | 645 | 9,816 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 705 | 10,568 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 623 | 11,290 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.0 | 853 | 13,313 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 573 | 8,779 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.6 | 554 | 12,221 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 632 | 9,638 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.2 | 585 | 9,221 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.7 | 534 | 12,605 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.8 | 649 | 10,160 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 686 | 11,280 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 677 | 11,762 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 732 | 12,228 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 569 | 9,922 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 577 | 11,476 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 977 | 15,616 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 710 | 12,281 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 763 | 12,200 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.7 | 654 | 11,978 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.9 | 717 | 11,536 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.4 | 490 | 8,133 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 729 | 14,151 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 1.4 | 620 | 11,114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.9 | 766 | 9,421 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 572 | 9,436 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 846 | 15,040 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 642 | 9,026 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 737 | 13,649 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 652 | 8,950 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 924 | 11,762 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 735 | 12,309 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 484 | 6,806 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 1,073 | 16,261 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 775 | 8,540 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 406 | 8,960 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 724 | 11,022 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 562 | 11,860 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 510 | 10,599 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 824 | 12,320 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 593 | 9,537 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 597 | 12,558 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
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Nidalee vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Mel in League of Legends?
Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Mel matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Nidalee do against Mel in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Mel 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 Mel in the late game?
In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Mel matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Mel matchup?
Nidalee wins the matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Mel?
The best Nidalee build against Mel includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Lich Bane with Spellslinger'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 Mel?
The best Nidalee runes against Mel use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Mel?
Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Nidalee against Mel?
When playing Nidalee against Mel, 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.