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

Nidaleevs Rakan

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

Nidalee vs Rakan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rakan wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nidalee based on 6 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Rakan scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Rakan 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
Rakan - 33.3% win rateRakan(33.3%)
Nidalee - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
33.3% WR
VS
Rakan vs Nidalee matchup - 66.7% win rate
Rakan
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Rakan Matchup?

Rakan wins the Nidalee vs Rakan matchup
Winner
Rakan
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
536
DMG / min
242
9,468
Gold / game
8,369
412
Heal / min
266
323
DMG Mitigated / min
929
0.0
CC / min
1.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nidalee vs Rakan Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Rakan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, giving Rakan a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Rakan outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Rakan reaches their power spikes, while Rakan should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Rakan leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Rakan overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nidalee vs Rakan Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, 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
1.1Nidalee
1.0Rakan
Nidalee and Rakan 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
536Nidalee
242Rakan
Nidalee heavily out-damages Rakan by 294 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan 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
9,468Nidalee
8,369Rakan
Nidalee generates a commanding 1,099 more gold per game than Rakan. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rakan should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.0Nidalee
1.1Rakan
Rakan brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Rakan 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
735Nidalee
1,195Rakan
Rakan vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 459 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rakan 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 Rakan

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Rakan, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Rakan are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge 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 Rakan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee66.7%
Rakan early game win rateRakan33.3%
Late Game
Rakan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee0.0%
Rakan late game win rateRakan100.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Rakan. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rakan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Rakan, 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 Rakan reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rakan 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 Rakan

Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs RakanSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nidalee rune vs RakanNimbus Cloak - best Nidalee rune vs RakanTranscendence - best Nidalee rune vs RakanGathering Storm - best Nidalee rune vs Rakan
Inspiration rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs RakanInspiration
Jack Of All Trades - best Nidalee rune vs RakanMagical Footwear - best Nidalee rune vs Rakan
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Rakan in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Rakan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Rakan in League of Legends?

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

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

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

Who wins the Nidalee vs Rakan matchup?

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

What is the best Nidalee build against Rakan?

The best Nidalee build against Rakan includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Rakan?

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

Does Nidalee counter Rakan?

No, Nidalee struggles against Rakan with only a 33.3% win rate. Rakan has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rakan's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Rakan?

When playing Nidalee against Rakan, play cautiously and avoid Rakan's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Rakan has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.