Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.3%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Pyke

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Pyke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Pyke based on 6 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 Pyke 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
Pyke - 66.7% win ratePyke(66.7%)
Nidalee - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
66.7% WR
VS
Pyke vs Nidalee matchup - 33.3% win rate
Pyke
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Pyke Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Pyke matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.4
CS / min
1.3
626
DMG / min
394
10,544
Gold / game
10,462
591
Heal / min
190
335
DMG Mitigated / min
518
0.0
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Nidalee vs Pyke Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Pyke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Pyke's 33.3%, giving Nidalee a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pyke 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 Pyke leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Pyke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pyke 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 Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Pyke in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Nidalee
1.3Pyke
Nidalee and Pyke farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
626Nidalee
394Pyke
Nidalee heavily out-damages Pyke by 232 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Pyke 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
10,544Nidalee
10,462Pyke
Nidalee and Pyke generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 83 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.0Nidalee
0.8Pyke
Pyke brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Pyke 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
927Nidalee
708Pyke
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Pyke, healing and mitigating 218 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pyke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pyke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Pyke

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Pyke, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Pyke are Luden's Echo, Echoes of Helia and Moonstone Renewer. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Pyke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Pyke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee100.0%
Pyke early game win ratePyke0.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee60.0%
Pyke late game win ratePyke40.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Pyke. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Pyke. 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. Pyke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Pyke

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs PykeDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs PykeSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs PykeDeep Ward - best Nidalee rune vs PykeTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Pyke
Precision rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs PykePrecision
Presence of Mind - best Nidalee rune vs PykeCoup de Grace - best Nidalee rune vs Pyke
100.0% WR

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

How does Nidalee do against Pyke in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Pyke matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Pyke'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 Pyke in the early game?

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

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Pyke matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Pyke matchup?

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

What is the best Nidalee build against Pyke?

The best Nidalee build against Pyke includes Luden's Echo, Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Pyke?

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

Does Nidalee counter Pyke?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Pyke with a 66.7% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Pyke in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Pyke?

When playing Nidalee against Pyke, 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.