Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.8%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Skarner

FAssassinMage
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nidalee wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Skarner 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 Skarner 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
Nidalee - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
60.0% WR
VS
Skarner vs Nidalee matchup - 40.0% win rate
Skarner
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Skarner Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.7
CS / min
0.9
575
DMG / min
790
10,344
Gold / game
11,729
515
Heal / min
376
563
DMG Mitigated / min
1,206
0.2
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nidalee vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Skarner 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 Skarner'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 Skarner 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 Skarner leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Skarner and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Skarner 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 Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Skarner wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.7Nidalee
0.9Skarner
Nidalee and Skarner 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
575Nidalee
790Skarner
Skarner heavily out-damages Nidalee by 215 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nidalee should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Skarner's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,344Nidalee
11,729Skarner
Skarner generates a commanding 1,385 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Skarner consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nidalee should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Nidalee
1.3Skarner
Skarner brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Skarner 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
1,079Nidalee
1,582Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 503 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner 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 Skarner

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Skarner 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Skarner. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee50.0%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner50.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee100.0%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Skarner, 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Skarner. 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. Skarner players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Skarner

Precision rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs SkarnerPrecision
Conqueror - best Nidalee rune vs SkarnerTriumph - best Nidalee rune vs SkarnerLegend: Haste - best Nidalee rune vs SkarnerCoup de Grace - best Nidalee rune vs Skarner
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs SkarnerSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs SkarnerWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

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


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.06%720.964811,69039.5%47.1%
50.00%640.871212,50146.4%52.8%
45.16%620.863211,73138.7%51.6%
50.94%530.976412,20444.0%57.1%
34.00%500.968611,90241.7%26.9%
40.00%500.759610,75439.3%40.9%
48.78%411.067112,68953.3%46.1%
50.00%400.865311,47768.4%33.3%
46.15%390.961612,12358.8%36.4%
44.74%380.966112,47436.8%52.6%
32.26%310.866412,09541.7%26.3%
56.67%300.978512,90558.3%55.6%
48.28%290.963410,76235.3%66.7%
44.83%290.965712,45633.3%52.9%
43.48%230.680312,72144.4%42.9%
56.52%232.378810,80057.1%56.3%
45.45%221.671411,99650.0%41.7%
33.33%211.160411,02360.0%9.1%
61.90%210.769912,50862.5%61.5%
33.33%210.86339,69235.7%28.6%
50.00%200.76439,42446.7%60.0%
35.00%201.376113,80150.0%28.6%
35.00%200.969912,72625.0%41.7%
55.00%200.765110,79045.5%66.7%
57.89%190.868112,890100.0%27.3%
26.32%191.471812,17311.1%40.0%
42.11%190.976413,97660.0%35.7%
55.56%181.371913,34887.5%30.0%
61.11%180.769912,37650.0%70.0%
41.18%171.45859,60160.0%33.3%
35.29%171.061113,33633.3%35.7%
50.00%161.56108,81255.6%42.9%
56.25%161.282412,92744.4%71.4%
25.00%161.364612,53625.0%25.0%
60.00%153.169913,03440.0%70.0%
33.33%150.964511,34437.5%28.6%
33.33%151.75989,51828.6%37.5%
57.14%141.174912,02350.0%62.5%
50.00%141.36589,00750.0%50.0%
57.14%141.078612,21142.9%71.4%
38.46%131.665212,88250.0%33.3%
53.85%131.359410,32366.7%50.0%
53.85%130.879913,77866.7%50.0%
30.77%133.178813,76120.0%37.5%
58.33%120.879714,00275.0%50.0%
25.00%121.067211,43350.0%0.0%
33.33%124.867911,63633.3%33.3%
33.33%121.45948,81142.9%20.0%
50.00%124.560710,78075.0%37.5%
36.36%111.970511,56742.9%25.0%
54.55%111.56309,49766.7%40.0%
60.00%101.564810,36580.0%40.0%
50.00%104.27309,76442.9%66.7%
40.00%101.497812,88833.3%42.9%
20.00%100.871311,98033.3%14.3%
50.00%100.787713,21466.7%25.0%
44.44%91.391613,9610.0%57.1%
0.00%91.75827,9310.0%0.0%
55.56%91.661512,34475.0%40.0%
33.33%90.754711,1370.0%50.0%
37.50%81.64656,70920.0%66.7%
25.00%81.34707,88833.3%0.0%
28.57%70.870713,25666.7%0.0%
71.43%73.166312,37766.7%75.0%
85.71%71.683611,493100.0%66.7%
57.14%71.070710,62366.7%50.0%
57.14%72.661412,69350.0%66.7%
71.43%71.977311,06266.7%75.0%
50.00%65.01,01113,76666.7%33.3%
33.33%63.362610,18366.7%0.0%
83.33%62.56858,52475.0%100.0%
50.00%61.472512,72150.0%50.0%
50.00%65.393812,00366.7%33.3%
60.00%50.759911,65666.7%50.0%
60.00%54.97179,61650.0%66.7%
60.00%50.757510,34450.0%100.0%
60.00%53.81,12215,834100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.447310,11633.3%50.0%
80.00%53.883913,107100.0%75.0%
0.00%51.171210,1000.0%0.0%
100.00%53.01,02713,682100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.69039,53266.7%100.0%
80.00%55.783312,81050.0%100.0%
60.00%53.47057,729100.0%0.0%

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Nidalee vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Skarner in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Skarner matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Nidalee do against Skarner in the early game?

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

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Skarner 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 Skarner matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Skarner with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 Skarner?

The best Nidalee build against Skarner includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, 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 Skarner?

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

Does Nidalee counter Skarner?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Skarner with a 60.0% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Skarner in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Skarner?

When playing Nidalee against Skarner, 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.