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

Nidaleevs Nunu & Willump

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nidalee wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nunu & Willump based on 9 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Nunu & Willump scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump 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
Nunu & Willump - 55.6% win rateNunu & Willump(55.6%)
Nidalee - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
55.6% WR
VS
Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee matchup - 44.4% win rate
Nunu & Willump
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
0.8
CS / min
0.9
822
DMG / min
712
13,995
Gold / game
13,002
687
Heal / min
625
593
DMG Mitigated / min
1,192
0.3
CC / min
1.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 44.4%, giving Nidalee a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Nunu & Willump reaches their power spikes, while Nunu & Willump should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Nunu & Willump and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

Nunu & Willump wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Nunu & Willump is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nunu & Willump holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Nidalee
0.9Nunu & Willump
Nidalee and Nunu & Willump 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
712Nunu & Willump
Nidalee heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 110 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nunu & Willump 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
13,995Nidalee
13,002Nunu & Willump
Nidalee generates a commanding 992 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nunu & Willump should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nidalee
1.2Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nunu & Willump 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
1,280Nidalee
1,817Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 538 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Nunu & Willump are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Nunu & Willump. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee100.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee20.0%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump80.0%

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

Nunu & Willump is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Nunu & Willump, 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 Nunu & Willump reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs Nunu & WillumpSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs Nunu & WillumpGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs Nunu & WillumpTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Nunu & Willump
Precision rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nidalee rune vs Nunu & WillumpCut Down - best Nidalee rune vs Nunu & Willump
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Nunu & Willump, 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 Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump in the late game?

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Nidalee build against Nunu & Willump includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Sorcerer'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 Nunu & Willump?

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

Does Nidalee counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 55.6% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Nidalee against Nunu & Willump, 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.