Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.5%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Nidaleevs Thresh

FAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Thresh is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Thresh wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 15 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Thresh scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Thresh matchup.

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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.

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Nidalee - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
40.0% WR
VS
Thresh vs Nidalee matchup - 60.0% win rate
Thresh
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Thresh Matchup?

Thresh wins the Nidalee vs Thresh matchup
Winner
Thresh
Matches: 15
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.0
CS / min
1.5
582
DMG / min
376
10,433
Gold / game
9,449
480
Heal / min
124
430
DMG Mitigated / min
917
0.0
CC / min
1.3
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
30.0%
Late Game WR
70.0%

Nidalee vs Thresh Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Thresh matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Thresh wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Thresh a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Thresh outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Thresh reaches their power spikes, while Thresh should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Thresh leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Thresh 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 Thresh 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 Thresh Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Thresh in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Thresh, 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
2.0Nidalee
1.5Thresh
Nidalee edges out Thresh by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nidalee.
Damage
582Nidalee
376Thresh
Nidalee heavily out-damages Thresh by 206 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Thresh 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
10,433Nidalee
9,449Thresh
Nidalee generates a commanding 985 more gold per game than Thresh. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Thresh should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.0Nidalee
1.3Thresh
Thresh brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Thresh 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
910Nidalee
1,041Thresh
Thresh heals and mitigates 131 more damage per minute than Nidalee, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Thresh to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Nidalee.

Best Nidalee Build Against Thresh

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Thresh, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Thresh are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. 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 Thresh matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee60.0%
Thresh early game win rateThresh40.0%
Late Game
Thresh
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee30.0%
Thresh late game win rateThresh70.0%

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

Thresh is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Thresh, 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 Thresh reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Thresh 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 Thresh

Resolve rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs ThreshResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Nidalee rune vs ThreshDemolish - best Nidalee rune vs ThreshSecond Wind - best Nidalee rune vs ThreshOvergrowth - best Nidalee rune vs Thresh
Precision rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs ThreshPrecision
Triumph - best Nidalee rune vs ThreshCut Down - best Nidalee rune vs Thresh
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Thresh in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.83%480.761410,75940.7%52.4%
47.73%440.976213,06268.2%27.3%
43.59%390.967512,25436.4%46.4%
45.95%370.983313,34236.4%50.0%
48.57%350.769511,97450.0%47.4%
62.86%350.962711,42466.7%57.1%
54.55%330.867910,68155.6%53.3%
56.25%320.970311,91146.7%64.7%
37.50%320.773612,47357.1%22.2%
26.92%261.468111,95718.2%33.3%
52.17%230.872111,43257.1%44.4%
52.17%231.176413,62750.0%52.9%
50.00%221.484311,17640.0%71.4%
36.84%191.566310,77540.0%35.7%
44.44%180.969313,02450.0%40.0%
33.33%180.960211,24444.4%22.2%
61.11%181.76339,53560.0%62.5%
61.11%181.066111,69942.9%72.7%
47.06%170.865610,69427.3%83.3%
52.94%170.962612,95466.7%45.5%
40.00%152.058210,43360.0%30.0%
46.67%150.866211,05542.9%50.0%
28.57%140.766812,57825.0%30.0%
50.00%141.56219,53666.7%37.5%
57.14%140.986213,87466.7%54.5%
64.29%141.170410,47266.7%50.0%
53.85%131.379610,39757.1%50.0%
30.77%131.468810,90816.7%42.9%
58.33%120.865213,00160.0%57.1%
50.00%120.666411,45657.1%40.0%
45.45%110.868213,05360.0%33.3%
20.00%100.969211,36425.0%16.7%
50.00%101.077511,54433.3%75.0%
50.00%101.36348,96275.0%33.3%
50.00%101.548210,02166.7%42.9%
30.00%100.870010,09114.3%66.7%
44.44%92.35569,73920.0%75.0%
66.67%90.877912,43766.7%66.7%
50.00%82.778811,69066.7%40.0%
25.00%82.072112,2640.0%28.6%
28.57%72.571311,110100.0%0.0%
42.86%70.773712,13860.0%0.0%
14.29%71.669711,80225.0%0.0%
57.14%74.499512,08975.0%33.3%
85.71%70.981713,99275.0%100.0%
66.67%60.551911,53475.0%50.0%
66.67%60.766613,7430.0%80.0%
50.00%61.14518,56566.7%33.3%
50.00%61.758511,42450.0%50.0%
16.67%61.24459,7950.0%25.0%
50.00%60.95098,47750.0%50.0%
50.00%61.456913,18550.0%50.0%
33.33%64.15748,83525.0%50.0%
66.67%62.890312,805100.0%50.0%
66.67%61.54366,82280.0%0.0%
16.67%62.076912,1790.0%25.0%
33.33%61.94798,08333.3%33.3%
80.00%51.059210,088100.0%66.7%
0.00%52.078014,5620.0%0.0%
40.00%54.266913,0550.0%50.0%
60.00%53.384312,65966.7%50.0%
40.00%55.61,07710,28333.3%50.0%
60.00%51.578110,34133.3%100.0%
60.00%55.56187,59875.0%0.0%
80.00%51.866211,51675.0%100.0%
60.00%50.858212,503100.0%50.0%

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Nidalee vs Thresh - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Thresh in League of Legends?

Thresh wins the Nidalee vs Thresh matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nidalee do against Thresh in the early game?

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

In the late game, Thresh takes over the Nidalee vs Thresh matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Thresh scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Thresh matchup?

Thresh wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Thresh is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Thresh?

The best Nidalee build against Thresh includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Thresh?

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

Does Nidalee counter Thresh?

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

How do I play Nidalee against Thresh?

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