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

Nidaleevs Naafiri

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nidalee wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Naafiri based on 8 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 Naafiri 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
Naafiri - 75.0% win rateNaafiri(75.0%)
Nidalee - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
75.0% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Nidalee matchup - 25.0% win rate
Naafiri
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Naafiri Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 8
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
2.2
CS / min
2.2
737
DMG / min
794
12,318
Gold / game
12,040
644
Heal / min
358
847
DMG Mitigated / min
552
0.4
CC / min
0.2
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nidalee vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 25.0%, giving Nidalee a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Naafiri players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nidalee leads by 581 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Naafiri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.2Nidalee
2.2Naafiri
Nidalee and Naafiri 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
737Nidalee
794Naafiri
Naafiri deals 57 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 Naafiri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,318Nidalee
12,040Naafiri
Nidalee and Naafiri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 278 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Nidalee
0.2Naafiri
Both Nidalee and Naafiri 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
1,491Nidalee
911Naafiri
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 581 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Naafiri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Naafiri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Naafiri

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Naafiri are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee66.7%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri33.3%
Late Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee100.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri0.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Naafiri. 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Naafiri. 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. Naafiri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Naafiri

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs NaafiriDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs NaafiriSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs NaafiriGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs NaafiriTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Naafiri
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs NaafiriSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs NaafiriWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

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


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 Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Naafiri matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Naafiri in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Nidalee vs Naafiri matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Naafiri?

The best Nidalee build against Naafiri includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Naafiri?

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

Does Nidalee counter Naafiri?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 75.0% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Naafiri?

When playing Nidalee against Naafiri, 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.