Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Viego

DAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Viego is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nidalee wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Viego based on 33 games. Nidalee holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Viego 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 - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
54.5% WR
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Viego vs Nidalee matchup - 45.5% win rate
Viego
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Viego Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Viego matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 33
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
0.8
CS / min
0.8
679
DMG / min
631
10,681
Gold / game
11,062
576
Heal / min
436
576
DMG Mitigated / min
681
0.2
CC / min
0.6
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
53.3%
Late Game WR
46.7%

Nidalee vs Viego Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Viego matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Viego's 45.5%, giving Nidalee a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Viego players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Viego leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Viego and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Viego away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nidalee vs Viego Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Viego in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Nidalee
0.8Viego
Nidalee and Viego farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
679Nidalee
631Viego
Nidalee deals 48 more champion damage per minute than Viego. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Viego choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nidalee's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,681Nidalee
11,062Viego
Viego earns 381 more gold per game than Nidalee, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Viego slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Nidalee
0.6Viego
Viego provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Viego coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,152Nidalee
1,117Viego
Nidalee and Viego have comparable sustain profiles, with only 35 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Nidalee Build Against Viego

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Viego, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Viego are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Viego. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Viego matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee55.6%
Viego early game win rateViego44.4%
Late Game
Nidalee
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee53.3%
Viego late game win rateViego46.7%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Viego. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Viego. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nidalee holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Viego players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Viego

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs ViegoDomination
Electrocute - best Nidalee rune vs ViegoSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs ViegoGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs ViegoTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Viego
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs ViegoSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs ViegoWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Viego
66.7% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Viego, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Viego - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Viego in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Viego matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Viego's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nidalee do against Viego in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Viego with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Viego in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Viego matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Viego matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Viego with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 33 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Viego?

The best Nidalee build against Viego includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Viego?

The best Nidalee runes against Viego use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Nidalee vs Viego matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nidalee counter Viego?

Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Viego with a 54.5% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Viego in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nidalee against Viego?

When playing Nidalee against Viego, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.