Nidaleevs Udyr
Nidalee vs Udyr is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Udyr wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nidalee based on 9 games. Udyr 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 Udyr 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 Udyr Matchup?
Nidalee vs Udyr Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Udyr matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Udyr wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.4%, giving Udyr a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Udyr controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Udyr 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 Udyr leads by 0.8s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Udyr 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 Udyr 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 Udyr Laning Phase Breakdown
Udyr is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 4 key stat categories. Udyr holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Udyr
Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 2 of 4 Nidalee games against Udyr carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Nidalee's standard build instead.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee42.9%
Udyr57.1%Nidalee50.0%Udyr50.0%Udyr dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Udyr 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 Udyr. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Udyr 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 Udyr
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Udyr in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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.
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Nidalee vs Udyr - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Udyr in League of Legends?
Udyr wins the Nidalee vs Udyr matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Nidalee do against Udyr in the early game?
In the early game, Udyr has the advantage against Nidalee with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Udyr players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Udyr in the late game?
In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Udyr 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 Udyr matchup?
Udyr wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Udyr is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Udyr?
There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Nidalee against Udyr yet. Use Nidalee's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Udyr.
What are the best Nidalee runes against Udyr?
The best Nidalee runes against Udyr use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Udyr matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Udyr?
No, Nidalee struggles against Udyr with only a 44.4% win rate. Udyr has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Udyr's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Udyr?
When playing Nidalee against Udyr, play cautiously and avoid Udyr's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Udyr in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.