Nidaleethe Bestial Huntress (Jungle)
Raised in the deepest jungle, Nidalee is a master tracker who can shapeshift into a ferocious cougar at will. Neither wholly woman nor beast, she viciously defends her territory from any and all trespassers, with carefully placed traps and deft spear throws. She cripples her quarry before pouncing on them in feline form—the lucky few who survive tell tales of a wild woman with razor-sharp instincts, and even sharper claws...
Patch 26.17 Nidalee Changes
Quick overview of Nidalee's optimal setup in League of Legends. Nidalee's top build includes Sorcerer's Shoes, Shadowflame, Lich Bane, using Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Nidalee performs well against JarvanIV, Talon, Sylas but struggles against Jax, LeeSin, Briar.
Nidalee's base statistics in League of Legends. Nidalee has 610 base health, 58 attack damage, 32 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Nidalee's stats is crucial for maximizing Nidalee's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Nidalee's stats against other champions to see how Nidalee ranks.
AP:0+0/lvl
AD:58+0/lvl
AS:0+3.22/lvl
Crit %:0%+0%/lvl
Mana:295+45/lvl
Mana Regen:6+0.8/lvl
Health:610+109/lvl
Health Regen:6+0.6/lvl
Armor:32+5/lvl
MR:30+1.45/lvl
Speed:335
Attack Range:525
Nidalee ranks in the 0.0 percentile for early game strength, 74.5 percentile for late game scaling, 44.2 percentile for objective control, 49.1 percentile for support strength, 16.4 percentile for creep farming, and 52.7 percentile for damage output.
Nidalee demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 75.0% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Nidalee may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Nidalee achieves a 75.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Nidalee's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (75.0%), Bronze (20.0%), Silver (66.7%), Gold (36.4%), Platinum (30.0%)) suggests that while Nidalee can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Nidalee's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Nidalee is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Nidalee, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Nidalee at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
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Nidalee Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Nidalee Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 55.32% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 38.71% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Nidalee Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
When to Pick Nidalee
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Jarvan IV and Talon
- Optimal rune setup achieves 45.1% win rate
- Strong early game presence for snowballing leads
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Jax (20.0% enemy WR)
- Falls off in extended games if lead isn't secured
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Optimal Matchups
Pick Nidalee into favorable matchups like Jarvan IV where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Rune Selection
Use the optimal Domination + Sorcery rune setup for a 45.1% win rate.
Power Spikes
Nidalee spikes early - look for aggressive plays and objectives in the first 20 minutes.
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Nidalee Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Nidalee in League of Legends?
Nidalee is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.17. Nidalee ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Nidalee's win rate?
Nidalee has a 45.82% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Nidalee's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Nidalee?
Champions similar to Nidalee include Ahri, Bard, and Gragas. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Nidalee in League of Legends.
How does Nidalee perform during different match durations?
Nidalee's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Nidalee's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Nidalee's performance at different game lengths.