Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.3%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Taric

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Taric is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Taric wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Taric scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Taric 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
Taric - 40.0% win rateTaric(40.0%)
Nidalee - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
40.0% WR
VS
Taric vs Nidalee matchup - 60.0% win rate
Taric
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Taric Matchup?

Taric wins the Nidalee vs Taric matchup
Winner
Taric
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.2
508
DMG / min
241
10,432
Gold / game
9,774
1,017
Heal / min
594
502
DMG Mitigated / min
1,211
0.1
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Nidalee vs Taric Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Taric matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Taric wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Taric a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Taric outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Taric reaches their power spikes, while Taric should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Taric leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Taric 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 Taric 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 Taric Laning Phase Breakdown

Taric wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Taric is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Taric holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Nidalee
1.2Taric
Nidalee and Taric 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
508Nidalee
241Taric
Nidalee heavily out-damages Taric by 267 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Taric 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
10,432Nidalee
9,774Taric
Nidalee earns 658 more gold per game than Taric, 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
0.1Nidalee
1.1Taric
Taric brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Taric 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
1,518Nidalee
1,805Taric
Taric vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 286 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Taric 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 Taric

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Taric, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Taric are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Imperial Mandate. 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 Taric. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Taric matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee50.0%
Taric early game win rateTaric50.0%
Late Game
Taric
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee33.3%
Taric late game win rateTaric66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Taric, 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.

Taric is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Taric, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nidalee has the edge early, but Taric 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 Taric

Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs TaricSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nidalee rune vs TaricManaflow Band - best Nidalee rune vs TaricTranscendence - best Nidalee rune vs TaricGathering Storm - best Nidalee rune vs Taric
Resolve rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs TaricResolve
Font of Life - best Nidalee rune vs TaricRevitalize - best Nidalee rune vs Taric
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Taric 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 Taric - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Taric in League of Legends?

Taric wins the Nidalee vs Taric matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Taric in the early game?

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

In the late game, Taric takes over the Nidalee vs Taric matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Taric scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Taric matchup?

Taric wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Taric is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Taric?

The best Nidalee build against Taric includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Taric?

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

Does Nidalee counter Taric?

No, Nidalee struggles against Taric with only a 40.0% win rate. Taric has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Taric's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Taric?

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