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

Nidaleevs Poppy

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nidalee wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Poppy based on 5 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 Poppy 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
Poppy - 60.0% win ratePoppy(60.0%)
Nidalee - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
60.0% WR
VS
Poppy vs Nidalee matchup - 40.0% win rate
Poppy
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Poppy Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.3
CS / min
0.8
841
DMG / min
548
13,261
Gold / game
10,752
540
Heal / min
290
549
DMG Mitigated / min
1,417
0.1
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Nidalee vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Poppy 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 Poppy's 40.0%, giving Nidalee a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Poppy players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Poppy leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Poppy and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Poppy 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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Nidalee
0.8Poppy
Nidalee edges out Poppy by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nidalee.
Damage
841Nidalee
548Poppy
Nidalee heavily out-damages Poppy by 294 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy 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
13,261Nidalee
10,752Poppy
Nidalee generates a commanding 2,508 more gold per game than Poppy. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Poppy should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Nidalee
1.3Poppy
Poppy brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Poppy 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
1,089Nidalee
1,707Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 618 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy 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 Poppy

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Poppy are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Ardent Censer. 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 Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee50.0%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy50.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee66.7%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy33.3%

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

Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Poppy. 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. Poppy players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Poppy

Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs PoppySorcery
Arcane Comet - best Nidalee rune vs PoppyManaflow Band - best Nidalee rune vs PoppyAbsolute Focus - best Nidalee rune vs PoppyScorch - best Nidalee rune vs Poppy
Domination rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs PoppyDomination
Sudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs PoppyTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Poppy, 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 Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Poppy matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Poppy in the early game?

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

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Poppy matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Poppy matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Poppy with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Poppy?

The best Nidalee build against Poppy includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Poppy?

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

Does Nidalee counter Poppy?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 60.0% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Poppy?

When playing Nidalee against Poppy, 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.