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

Nidaleevs Talon

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nidalee wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Talon based on 7 games. Talon 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 Talon 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
Talon - 71.4% win rateTalon(71.4%)
Nidalee - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
71.4% WR
VS
Talon vs Nidalee matchup - 28.6% win rate
Talon
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Talon Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Talon matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
1.7
CS / min
2.3
766
DMG / min
957
16,050
Gold / game
18,329
674
Heal / min
338
632
DMG Mitigated / min
662
0.2
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Nidalee vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Talon's 28.6%, giving Nidalee a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon 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 CS, where Talon leads by 0.6 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Talon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.7Nidalee
2.3Talon
Talon edges out Nidalee by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Talon.
Damage
766Nidalee
957Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Nidalee by 191 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 Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
16,050Nidalee
18,329Talon
Talon generates a commanding 2,279 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Talon 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
0.3Talon
Both Nidalee and Talon provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,306Nidalee
1,000Talon
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 306 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Talon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Talon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Talon

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Talon are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Void Staff. 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 Talon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee0.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon100.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee83.3%
Talon late game win rateTalon16.7%

Talon 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 Talon 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 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Talon must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nidalee reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nidalee 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 Talon

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs TalonDomination
Electrocute - best Nidalee rune vs TalonSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs TalonGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs TalonTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Talon
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs TalonSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs TalonWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

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

How does Nidalee do against Talon in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Talon matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Talon's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Nidalee with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Talon players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nidalee do against Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Talon matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Talon matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Talon with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Talon?

The best Nidalee build against Talon includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff 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 Talon?

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

Does Nidalee counter Talon?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Talon with a 71.4% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Talon in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Talon?

When playing Nidalee against Talon, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Talon. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.