Nidaleevs Vi
Nidalee vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Vi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Vi 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 Vi Matchup?
Nidalee vs Vi Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Vi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi 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 Vi 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 Vi Laning Phase Breakdown
Vi is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vi holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Vi
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Vi are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. 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 Vi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee50.0%
Vi50.0%Nidalee33.3%Vi66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Vi, 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.
Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Vi, 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 Vi 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 Vi
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Vi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.0 | 723 | 12,459 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.8 | 551 | 8,634 | 37.5% | 16.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.7 | 572 | 11,043 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.9 | 641 | 10,480 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 0.9 | 633 | 10,491 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 826 | 14,877 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 594 | 11,578 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.0 | 576 | 10,963 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.5 | 545 | 10,032 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.8 | 623 | 10,083 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 833 | 13,201 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 669 | 8,642 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 514 | 9,818 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 674 | 12,950 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 736 | 12,547 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 792 | 13,002 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 75.00% | 4 | 0.8 | 778 | 12,764 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 0.6 | 516 | 10,805 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.0 | 725 | 12,724 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
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Nidalee vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Vi in League of Legends?
Vi wins the Nidalee vs Vi 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 26.14.
How does Nidalee do against Vi in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Vi 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 Vi in the late game?
In the late game, Vi takes over the Nidalee vs Vi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Vi matchup?
Vi wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Vi?
The best Nidalee build against Vi includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nidalee runes against Vi?
The best Nidalee runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Vi?
No, Nidalee struggles against Vi with only a 40.0% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Vi?
When playing Nidalee against Vi, play cautiously and avoid Vi's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vi has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.