Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Sylas

DAssassinMage
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Sylas is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nidalee wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Sylas based on 12 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Sylas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Sylas 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
Sylas - 50.0% win rateSylas(50.0%)
Nidalee - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
50.0% WR
VS
Sylas vs Nidalee matchup - 50.0% win rate
Sylas
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Sylas Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 12
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.4
CS / min
1.2
700
DMG / min
634
11,158
Gold / game
10,529
610
Heal / min
447
617
DMG Mitigated / min
821
0.2
CC / min
0.8
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Nidalee vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Sylas matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 50.0%, giving Nidalee a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Sylas reaches their power spikes, while Sylas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Sylas's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nidalee vs Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, 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
1.4Nidalee
1.2Sylas
Nidalee and Sylas 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
700Nidalee
634Sylas
Nidalee deals 67 more champion damage per minute than Sylas. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Sylas choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nidalee's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,158Nidalee
10,529Sylas
Nidalee earns 629 more gold per game than Sylas, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nidalee slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Nidalee
0.8Sylas
Sylas provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sylas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,227Nidalee
1,268Sylas
Nidalee and Sylas have comparable sustain profiles, with only 40 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Nidalee Build Against Sylas

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Sylas are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. 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 Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee60.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas40.0%
Late Game
Sylas
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee42.9%
Sylas late game win rateSylas57.1%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, 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 Sylas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sylas 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 Sylas

Precision rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Conqueror - best Nidalee rune vs SylasTriumph - best Nidalee rune vs SylasLegend: Haste - best Nidalee rune vs SylasCut Down - best Nidalee rune vs Sylas
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs SylasSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs SylasWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Nidalee maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Sylas.


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
40.00%401.070512,29737.5%41.7%
60.61%330.879414,07162.5%60.0%
40.63%320.859111,21741.2%40.0%
62.50%320.973212,96054.5%66.7%
42.86%281.078213,81650.0%37.5%
50.00%260.974913,18450.0%50.0%
50.00%241.060810,26646.1%54.5%
39.13%230.772212,13244.4%35.7%
38.10%210.975813,6880.0%57.1%
50.00%200.767212,58825.0%66.7%
63.16%191.35229,48750.0%69.2%
52.63%190.979311,73766.7%40.0%
66.67%180.878613,40485.7%54.5%
41.18%172.569510,88633.3%45.5%
41.18%170.662311,09116.7%54.5%
43.75%160.878813,32857.1%33.3%
57.14%141.35499,58783.3%37.5%
64.29%140.864812,26850.0%83.3%
35.71%140.863312,57540.0%33.3%
64.29%140.864713,08533.3%87.5%
53.85%131.479213,51266.7%42.9%
38.46%131.878510,56937.5%40.0%
50.00%121.470011,15860.0%42.9%
16.67%121.65838,97016.7%16.7%
33.33%121.354011,20940.0%28.6%
41.67%121.463812,9800.0%45.5%
63.64%110.868010,78957.1%75.0%
27.27%111.068613,0410.0%33.3%
63.64%111.083310,59283.3%40.0%
81.82%111.375312,60266.7%87.5%
45.45%111.373213,75540.0%50.0%
45.45%111.54328,65333.3%60.0%
60.00%100.985514,341100.0%50.0%
60.00%100.869311,79150.0%66.7%
55.56%91.13698,57540.0%75.0%
22.22%90.853011,0720.0%40.0%
44.44%91.078615,313100.0%28.6%
33.33%90.959510,82833.3%33.3%
33.33%91.75749,61850.0%28.6%
66.67%91.95357,13180.0%50.0%
55.56%90.768912,920100.0%33.3%
25.00%82.082415,0520.0%28.6%
50.00%81.35349,77766.7%40.0%
75.00%80.872913,659100.0%66.7%
62.50%81.45799,89475.0%50.0%
50.00%81.65589,391100.0%42.9%
57.14%70.675510,886100.0%50.0%
42.86%71.885713,33033.3%50.0%
42.86%72.87237,86350.0%33.3%
28.57%72.24808,9910.0%100.0%
50.00%61.34157,92850.0%50.0%
50.00%61.46559,20375.0%0.0%
16.67%60.867310,54116.7%0.0%
50.00%62.069710,33466.7%33.3%
66.67%60.690413,272100.0%33.3%
66.67%62.195213,8200.0%66.7%
33.33%61.159810,53350.0%0.0%
33.33%60.76079,21733.3%33.3%
40.00%50.85958,35433.3%50.0%
60.00%51.16049,529100.0%0.0%
40.00%51.34367,71733.3%50.0%
60.00%54.666510,90450.0%66.7%
40.00%51.173012,74633.3%50.0%
40.00%50.781410,13833.3%50.0%
60.00%51.856310,02566.7%50.0%
40.00%55.286214,0630.0%50.0%
40.00%51.854410,9270.0%66.7%
80.00%51.760910,86766.7%100.0%

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Nidalee vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Sylas matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Nidalee do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Sylas with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Nidalee vs Sylas matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Sylas matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Sylas with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Sylas?

The best Nidalee build against Sylas includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Sylas?

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

Does Nidalee counter Sylas?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 50.0% win rate. Nidalee slightly edges out Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Sylas?

When playing Nidalee against Sylas, 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.