Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Nidaleevs Wukong

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Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Nidalee wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Wukong based on 6 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 Wukong 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
Wukong - 83.3% win rateWukong(83.3%)
Nidalee - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
83.3% WR
VS
Wukong vs Nidalee matchup - 16.7% win rate
Wukong
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Wukong Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
1,073
DMG / min
733
16,261
Gold / game
13,180
867
Heal / min
329
787
DMG Mitigated / min
1,001
0.5
CC / min
0.6
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Nidalee vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Wukong's 16.7%, giving Nidalee a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Wukong players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Nidalee leads by 339 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Wukong and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Wukong 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 Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Nidalee
1.0Wukong
Nidalee and Wukong farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
1,073Nidalee
733Wukong
Nidalee heavily out-damages Wukong by 339 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Wukong should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nidalee's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
16,261Nidalee
13,180Wukong
Nidalee generates a commanding 3,081 more gold per game than Wukong. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Wukong should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Nidalee
0.6Wukong
Both Nidalee and Wukong provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,654Nidalee
1,330Wukong
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 324 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Wukong is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Wukong, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Wukong

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Wukong are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Void Staff. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee100.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong0.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee80.0%
Wukong late game win rateWukong20.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Wukong. 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Wukong. 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. Wukong players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Wukong

Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs WukongSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Nidalee rune vs WukongManaflow Band - best Nidalee rune vs WukongCelerity - best Nidalee rune vs WukongWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Wukong
Domination rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs WukongDomination
Sudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs WukongTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Wukong
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Wukong, 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.

Nidalee matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.14%430.868912,17752.4%63.6%
40.00%250.862712,32345.5%35.7%
58.33%240.876713,67462.5%56.3%
28.57%211.263912,20537.5%23.1%
42.86%211.076713,15644.4%41.7%
26.32%191.073613,76633.3%23.1%
44.44%180.874213,14442.9%45.5%
52.94%171.65009,66637.5%66.7%
23.53%171.366012,34533.3%18.2%
41.18%170.973611,61140.0%42.9%
50.00%160.788313,02133.3%60.0%
43.75%160.757410,27355.6%28.6%
60.00%150.872311,70675.0%42.9%
53.33%150.882512,23560.0%40.0%
71.43%140.971912,62657.1%85.7%
23.08%131.377912,36320.0%25.0%
63.64%110.981614,82966.7%62.5%
45.45%110.869612,47650.0%40.0%
63.64%111.46459,816100.0%50.0%
60.00%100.970510,56857.1%66.7%
20.00%101.862311,29020.0%20.0%
22.22%91.085313,31325.0%20.0%
55.56%91.45738,77975.0%40.0%
77.78%91.655412,22180.0%75.0%
55.56%91.16329,63825.0%80.0%
66.67%92.25859,22150.0%80.0%
55.56%90.753412,605100.0%33.3%
66.67%93.864910,16050.0%80.0%
44.44%91.068611,28020.0%75.0%
25.00%81.167711,76225.0%25.0%
75.00%81.373212,22880.0%66.7%
50.00%80.85699,92240.0%66.7%
37.50%80.757711,47633.3%40.0%
62.50%81.597715,61650.0%66.7%
37.50%81.071012,28166.7%20.0%
71.43%71.776312,20050.0%100.0%
28.57%70.765411,97833.3%25.0%
14.29%70.971711,5360.0%33.3%
71.43%71.44908,133100.0%33.3%
57.14%71.072914,15133.3%75.0%
100.00%71.462011,114100.0%100.0%
28.57%70.97669,4210.0%50.0%
42.86%71.45729,43640.0%50.0%
33.33%61.084615,0400.0%40.0%
16.67%61.46429,02633.3%0.0%
66.67%60.773713,6490.0%80.0%
100.00%60.86528,950100.0%100.0%
100.00%60.992411,762100.0%100.0%
50.00%61.573512,3090.0%60.0%
33.33%61.34846,80633.3%0.0%
83.33%60.91,07316,261100.0%80.0%
60.00%50.67758,54075.0%0.0%
20.00%51.14068,96050.0%0.0%
80.00%51.272411,02250.0%100.0%
0.00%50.956211,8600.0%0.0%
40.00%51.351010,59950.0%33.3%
40.00%53.282412,32050.0%33.3%
40.00%51.45939,53766.7%0.0%
80.00%50.859712,55866.7%100.0%

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Nidalee vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Wukong matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Wukong's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Nidalee do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Wukong with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Wukong 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 Wukong matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Wukong with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Wukong?

The best Nidalee build against Wukong includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Wukong?

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

Does Nidalee counter Wukong?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Wukong with a 83.3% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Wukong in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Wukong?

When playing Nidalee against Wukong, 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.