Nidaleevs Zed
Nidalee vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zed wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Nidalee based on 7 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Zed scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Zed 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 Zed Matchup?
Nidalee vs Zed Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Nidalee's 42.9%, giving Zed a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Zed outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Zed reaches their power spikes, while Zed should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Zed leads by 475 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zed 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 Zed 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 Zed Laning Phase Breakdown
Zed is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Zed
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Zed 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zed. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Zed matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Zed50.0%Nidalee40.0%Zed60.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Zed, 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.
Zed is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Zed, 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 Zed 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 Zed
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Zed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.11% | 36 | 0.8 | 676 | 11,478 | 29.4% | 42.1% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 0.8 | 588 | 9,411 | 46.7% | 8.3% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 664 | 11,548 | 22.2% | 36.4% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 710 | 12,139 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 0.8 | 655 | 11,085 | 30.0% | 55.6% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,742 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 0.8 | 783 | 11,638 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,496 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.7 | 710 | 11,902 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.9 | 670 | 11,706 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.9 | 620 | 11,067 | 42.9% | 14.3% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.8 | 614 | 11,863 | 42.9% | 14.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.8 | 502 | 9,242 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 642 | 11,882 | 100.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.7 | 691 | 10,094 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 0.9 | 610 | 10,556 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 721 | 12,426 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.7 | 607 | 11,360 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.2 | 755 | 12,773 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 768 | 12,426 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 597 | 10,218 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 719 | 11,077 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.8 | 651 | 11,838 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 608 | 12,673 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 753 | 13,621 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.6 | 721 | 12,176 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 769 | 14,658 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 684 | 10,553 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 553 | 8,943 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 431 | 10,822 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 532 | 10,978 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.7 | 569 | 11,825 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 626 | 10,481 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 579 | 9,524 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 695 | 13,947 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.3 | 449 | 4,463 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 583 | 9,382 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 676 | 8,920 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 643 | 13,846 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 855 | 12,767 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 396 | 5,739 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 514 | 8,694 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 449 | 11,204 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 506 | 7,266 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 1,071 | 14,902 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 3 | 0.6 | 348 | 7,053 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Nidalee vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Zed in League of Legends?
Zed wins the Nidalee vs Zed matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Nidalee's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nidalee do against Zed in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Zed 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 Zed in the late game?
In the late game, Zed takes over the Nidalee vs Zed matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Zed scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Zed matchup?
Zed wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Zed is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Zed?
The best Nidalee build against Zed includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Zed?
The best Nidalee runes against Zed use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Zed?
No, Nidalee struggles against Zed with only a 42.9% win rate. Zed has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zed's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Zed?
When playing Nidalee against Zed, play cautiously and avoid Zed's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Zed has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.