Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.1%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Nidaleevs Morgana

FAssassinMage
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Morgana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Nidalee wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Morgana based on 5 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Morgana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Morgana 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
60.0% WR
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Morgana vs Nidalee matchup - 40.0% win rate
Morgana
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Morgana Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Morgana matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.2
CS / min
1.4
653
DMG / min
568
8,919
Gold / game
8,295
389
Heal / min
149
371
DMG Mitigated / min
419
0.0
CC / min
2.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nidalee vs Morgana Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Morgana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Morgana's 40.0%, giving Nidalee a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Morgana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Morgana reaches their power spikes, while Morgana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Morgana leads by 2.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Morgana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Morgana 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 Morgana Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Morgana in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Morgana, 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
1.2Nidalee
1.4Morgana
Nidalee and Morgana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
653Nidalee
568Morgana
Nidalee heavily out-damages Morgana by 85 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Morgana 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
8,919Nidalee
8,295Morgana
Nidalee earns 624 more gold per game than Morgana, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nidalee slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.0Nidalee
2.2Morgana
Morgana brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 2.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Morgana far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nidalee should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
760Nidalee
568Morgana
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Morgana, healing and mitigating 192 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Morgana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Morgana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Morgana

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Morgana, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Morgana are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Lich Bane. 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 Morgana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee100.0%
Morgana early game win rateMorgana0.0%
Late Game
Morgana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee0.0%
Morgana late game win rateMorgana100.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Morgana. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Morgana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Morgana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nidalee must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Morgana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Morgana survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Morgana

Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs MorganaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nidalee rune vs MorganaManaflow Band - best Nidalee rune vs MorganaTranscendence - best Nidalee rune vs MorganaGathering Storm - best Nidalee rune vs Morgana
Resolve rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs MorganaResolve
Bone Plating - best Nidalee rune vs MorganaRevitalize - best Nidalee rune vs Morgana
100.0% WR

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


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
65.00%202.478210,25453.9%85.7%
58.82%170.875011,64285.7%40.0%
64.29%141.270811,33285.7%42.9%
64.29%140.970512,01550.0%75.0%
46.15%130.773113,47225.0%55.6%
53.85%130.958211,52671.4%33.3%
61.54%130.867913,54475.0%55.6%
58.33%120.971713,16042.9%80.0%
41.67%120.972112,62880.0%14.3%
40.00%100.867111,61275.0%16.7%
44.44%90.766112,8440.0%66.7%
44.44%90.971511,91850.0%42.9%
55.56%91.374812,99733.3%66.7%
37.50%80.54769,94140.0%33.3%
62.50%81.191313,04880.0%33.3%
62.50%80.767113,14750.0%66.7%
75.00%80.772911,59460.0%100.0%
57.14%71.577214,39333.3%75.0%
33.33%60.954213,0260.0%50.0%
50.00%60.773710,8270.0%100.0%
50.00%60.970512,01525.0%100.0%
50.00%61.079213,14150.0%50.0%
66.67%62.291413,595100.0%50.0%
33.33%60.642313,04350.0%25.0%
0.00%51.463510,5340.0%0.0%
80.00%51.169710,612100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.26538,919100.0%0.0%
60.00%53.381513,11350.0%66.7%
33.33%30.667610,71950.0%0.0%
33.33%31.072512,72450.0%0.0%
50.00%20.32717,5590.0%100.0%
100.00%10.51,05713,566100.0%0.0%
0.00%10.83445,4140.0%0.0%

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Nidalee vs Morgana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Morgana in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Morgana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Morgana's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Nidalee do against Morgana in the early game?

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

In the late game, Morgana takes over the Nidalee vs Morgana matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Morgana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Morgana matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Morgana with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Morgana?

The best Nidalee build against Morgana includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Lich Bane with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Morgana?

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

Does Nidalee counter Morgana?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Morgana with a 60.0% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Morgana in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Morgana?

When playing Nidalee against Morgana, 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.