Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
0.9%
Nidaleevs Zac
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 1, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Nidalee vs Zac is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Nidalee wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Zac based on 12 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 Zac 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
50.0% WR
VS
Zac
50.0% WR
Who Wins the Nidalee vs Zac Matchup?
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 12
50.0%
50.0%
0.9
1.1
885
620
13,235
11,529
624
1,803
598
1,368
0.4
1.5
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
Nidalee vs Zac Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Zac matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zac's 50.0%, giving Nidalee a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Nidalee holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Zac can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zac leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Zac's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Nidalee vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown
Zac is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zac holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
0.9Nidalee
1.1Zac
Nidalee and Zac farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
885Nidalee
620Zac
Nidalee heavily out-damages Zac by 265 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac 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
13,235Nidalee
11,529Zac
Nidalee generates a commanding 1,706 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.4Nidalee
1.5Zac
Zac brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zac 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
1,222Nidalee
3,171Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 1,949 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Nidalee Build Against Zac
Boots
Core Items
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Zac are Shadowflame, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Zac matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee50.0%
Zac50.0%♕
Late Game
Nidalee
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee50.0%Zac50.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Zac, 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.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nidalee at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zac. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Nidalee nor Zac has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.
Best Nidalee Runes Against Zac
Domination
Sorcery
40.0% WR
The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Nidalee maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Zac.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.50% | 40 | 0.8 | 658 | 12,263 | 20.0% | 35.0% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 0.8 | 664 | 12,553 | 46.1% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 0.8 | 618 | 11,698 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 26.92% | 26 | 1.0 | 632 | 11,381 | 40.0% | 18.8% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 1.0 | 661 | 12,339 | 64.3% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.2 | 702 | 12,894 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 21.74% | 23 | 0.9 | 762 | 12,292 | 16.7% | 27.3% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 0.8 | 690 | 11,244 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 0.8 | 773 | 11,577 | 61.5% | 55.6% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.2 | 682 | 11,661 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.0 | 586 | 10,713 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 0.9 | 796 | 13,289 | 62.5% | 80.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.4 | 728 | 11,061 | 36.4% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 0.9 | 688 | 12,271 | 12.5% | 62.5% | |
| 75.00% | 16 | 0.6 | 699 | 10,828 | 77.8% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 701 | 11,631 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.2 | 690 | 12,940 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.8 | 772 | 12,162 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.7 | 757 | 12,004 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 906 | 13,133 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 476 | 8,335 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 885 | 13,235 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 688 | 12,453 | 37.5% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 688 | 12,048 | 22.2% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.7 | 693 | 12,923 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.0 | 1,124 | 15,823 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.8 | 512 | 10,106 | 71.4% | 0.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 0.8 | 584 | 11,846 | 40.0% | 16.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.0 | 486 | 9,643 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 767 | 12,433 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 550 | 10,520 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 641 | 11,429 | 83.3% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.0 | 879 | 14,218 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.8 | 839 | 12,319 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.2 | 612 | 10,508 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 603 | 10,099 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 554 | 11,709 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.6 | 443 | 10,419 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 763 | 13,789 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.6 | 594 | 9,113 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.3 | 665 | 10,867 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.2 | 682 | 12,731 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 470 | 8,688 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 1,002 | 14,482 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 672 | 10,302 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 631 | 11,659 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 929 | 11,694 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 647 | 9,803 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 791 | 11,234 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 613 | 10,850 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 821 | 13,920 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 608 | 11,291 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 649 | 11,878 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 603 | 13,708 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 614 | 11,122 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 759 | 13,332 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 684 | 12,419 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 4 | 0.5 | 470 | 9,684 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Nidalee vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Zac in League of Legends?
Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Zac matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zac's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Nidalee do against Zac in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Zac 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 Zac in the late game?
In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Zac 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 Zac matchup?
Nidalee wins the matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Zac?
The best Nidalee build against Zac includes Shadowflame, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Zac?
The best Nidalee runes against Zac use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Zac matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Zac?
Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate. Nidalee slightly edges out Zac in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.
How do I play Nidalee against Zac?
When playing Nidalee against Zac, 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.
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