Nidaleevs Udyr
Nidalee vs Udyr is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Udyr wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nidalee based on 9 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Udyr 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: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Udyr outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Udyr reaches their power spikes, while Udyr should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Udyr leads by 0.7s 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 5 key stat categories. Udyr holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Udyr
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Udyr, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Udyr are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Nidalee the best chance to compete against Udyr. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Udyr matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee50.0%
Udyr50.0%Nidalee42.9%Udyr57.1%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Udyr, 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.
Udyr is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Udyr, 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 Udyr 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
Precision
The Domination and Precision 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 26.12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.28% | 29 | 0.8 | 702 | 12,001 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.0 | 695 | 12,460 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 0.7 | 793 | 13,711 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 0.7 | 713 | 12,006 | 72.7% | 53.9% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 0.8 | 742 | 12,086 | 60.0% | 53.9% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 0.9 | 610 | 12,131 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 0.9 | 692 | 12,823 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 0.9 | 723 | 12,286 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 743 | 13,712 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 0.9 | 921 | 14,950 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.7 | 595 | 11,685 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 611 | 11,690 | 25.0% | 14.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 700 | 11,970 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.5 | 999 | 14,825 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.8 | 587 | 12,830 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 702 | 14,433 | 100.0% | 30.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 942 | 15,132 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.6 | 572 | 10,119 | 54.5% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 640 | 10,421 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 964 | 11,345 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 738 | 12,961 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 0.6 | 612 | 11,079 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 600 | 10,836 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 571 | 7,986 | 71.4% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.6 | 606 | 12,878 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.6 | 478 | 8,511 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 848 | 13,690 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.4 | 525 | 7,132 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 653 | 13,027 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.5 | 627 | 10,593 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 596 | 10,587 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.6 | 679 | 9,463 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 558 | 12,810 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.7 | 758 | 11,828 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.8 | 656 | 11,034 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.1 | 648 | 10,819 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 541 | 10,205 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 897 | 14,653 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 703 | 13,324 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.8 | 719 | 9,274 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.6 | 715 | 12,924 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 532 | 9,700 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 465 | 7,586 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 566 | 7,720 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 851 | 14,393 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 855 | 13,651 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 760 | 9,179 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 607 | 10,075 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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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 26.12.
How does Nidalee do against Udyr in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Udyr 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 Udyr in the late game?
In the late game, Udyr takes over the Nidalee vs Udyr matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Udyr 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 26.12. 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?
The best Nidalee build against Udyr includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Udyr?
The best Nidalee runes against Udyr use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Udyr has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.