Nidaleevs Sylas
Nidalee vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Sylas wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nidalee based on 6 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Nidalee 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.
Who Wins the Nidalee vs Sylas Matchup?
Nidalee vs Sylas Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, giving Sylas a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas needs to press advantages before Nidalee reaches their power spikes, while Nidalee should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas 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 Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown
Sylas is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sylas holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Sylas
Sorcerer'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 Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Sylas. 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
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Sylas100.0%Nidalee50.0%Sylas50.0%Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nidalee at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Sylas. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sylas has the edge early, but Nidalee gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Nidalee Runes Against Sylas
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Sylas in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.00% | 20 | 2.4 | 782 | 10,254 | 53.9% | 85.7% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 0.8 | 750 | 11,642 | 85.7% | 40.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.2 | 708 | 11,332 | 85.7% | 42.9% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 0.9 | 705 | 12,015 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 0.7 | 731 | 13,472 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.9 | 582 | 11,526 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.8 | 679 | 13,544 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 717 | 13,160 | 42.9% | 80.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 721 | 12,628 | 80.0% | 14.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 671 | 11,612 | 75.0% | 16.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.7 | 661 | 12,844 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 715 | 11,918 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 748 | 12,997 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.5 | 476 | 9,941 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 913 | 13,048 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 671 | 13,147 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.7 | 729 | 11,594 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 772 | 14,393 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 542 | 13,026 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 737 | 10,827 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 705 | 12,015 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 792 | 13,141 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.2 | 914 | 13,595 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.6 | 423 | 13,043 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 635 | 10,534 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 697 | 10,612 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 653 | 8,919 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.3 | 815 | 13,113 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 0.6 | 676 | 10,719 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.0 | 725 | 12,724 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 2 | 0.3 | 271 | 7,559 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 0.5 | 1,057 | 13,566 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 1 | 0.8 | 344 | 5,414 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Nidalee vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Sylas in League of Legends?
Sylas wins the Nidalee vs Sylas 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 26.13.
How does Nidalee do against Sylas in the early game?
In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Nidalee with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Sylas 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, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Sylas matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Sylas matchup?
Sylas wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Sylas?
The best Nidalee build against Sylas includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, 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 Sylas?
The best Nidalee runes against Sylas use the Domination 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?
No, Nidalee struggles against Sylas with only a 33.3% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Sylas?
When playing Nidalee against Sylas, play cautiously and avoid Sylas's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Sylas in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.