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

Nidaleevs Mordekaiser

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Mordekaiser wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nidalee based on 6 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Mordekaiser 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
Mordekaiser - 33.3% win rateMordekaiser(33.3%)
Nidalee - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
33.3% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Nidalee matchup - 66.7% win rate
Mordekaiser
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Nidalee vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
3.5
CS / min
3.4
822
DMG / min
905
12,609
Gold / game
13,334
635
Heal / min
478
754
DMG Mitigated / min
1,542
0.2
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Nidalee vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, giving Mordekaiser a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Mordekaiser reaches their power spikes, while Mordekaiser should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Mordekaiser leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Mordekaiser is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Mordekaiser holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.5Nidalee
3.4Mordekaiser
Nidalee and Mordekaiser farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
822Nidalee
905Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser heavily out-damages Nidalee by 83 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 Mordekaiser's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,609Nidalee
13,334Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser earns 726 more gold per game than Nidalee, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Mordekaiser slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Nidalee
0.6Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Mordekaiser coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,389Nidalee
2,019Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 631 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Mordekaiser

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Mordekaiser are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee50.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser50.0%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee25.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Mordekaiser, 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.

Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, 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 Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Resolve rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs MordekaiserResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Nidalee rune vs MordekaiserDemolish - best Nidalee rune vs MordekaiserBone Plating - best Nidalee rune vs MordekaiserRevitalize - best Nidalee rune vs Mordekaiser
Inspiration rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs MordekaiserInspiration
Jack Of All Trades - best Nidalee rune vs MordekaiserTriple Tonic - best Nidalee rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Nidalee vs Mordekaiser 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 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

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

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Nidalee vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Mordekaiser?

The best Nidalee build against Mordekaiser includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, 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 Mordekaiser?

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

Does Nidalee counter Mordekaiser?

No, Nidalee struggles against Mordekaiser with only a 33.3% win rate. Mordekaiser has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mordekaiser's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Mordekaiser?

When playing Nidalee against Mordekaiser, play cautiously and avoid Mordekaiser's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Mordekaiser has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.