Nidalee the Bestial Huntress
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...
Prowl
Moving through brush increases Nidalee's Move Speed by 10% for 2 seconds, increased to 30% toward visible enemy champions within 1400 range.
Hitting champions or monsters with Javelin Toss or Bushwhack triggers a Hunt, granting True Sight of them for 4 seconds. During this time, Nidalee gains 10% Move Speed (increased to 30% toward the Hunted target) and her Takedown and Pounce are enhanced against them.
Javelin Toss / Takedown
In human form, Nidalee throws a spiked javelin at her target that gains damage as it flies. As a cougar, her next attack will attempt to fatally wound her target, dealing more damage the less life they have.
Cost:- 50/
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- 70
Cooldown:- 6
Range:- 1500
Bushwhack / Pounce
In human form, Nidalee lays a trap for unwary opponents that, when sprung, damages and reveals its target. As a cougar, she jumps in a direction, dealing damage in an area where she lands.
Cost:- 30/
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- 50
Cooldown:- 13/
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Range:- 900
Primal Surge / Swipe
In human form, Nidalee channels the spirit of the cougar to heal her allies and imbue them with Attack Speed for a short duration. As a cougar, she claws in a direction, dealing damage to enemies in front of her.
Cost:- 50/
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- 70
Cooldown:- 12
Range:- 900
Aspect Of The Cougar
Nidalee transforms into a cougar, gaining new abilities.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 3
Range:- 20
- Assassin,
- Mage
Patch 26.1 Nidalee Changes
Quick overview of Nidalee's optimal setup in League of Legends. Nidalee's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Nidalee performs well against Morgana, Gwen, Shaco but struggles against Vi, Amumu, Nunu.
- Nidalee's Top Build
- Nidalee's Best Runes
- Nidalee's Top Matchups
- Nidalee's Counters
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
AD:58(3.5 per level)
AS:0(3.22 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:295(45 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.8 per level)
Health:610(109 per level)
Health Regen:6(0.6 per level)
Armor:32(5 per level)
MR:30(1.45 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:525(525 per level)
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 58.33% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 40.54% in 15 minute games. Understanding Nidalee Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Nidalee's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 3.5%, Late Game: 3.5%, Objective Control: 44.8%, Supportive Strength: 54.9%, Creep Farming: 25.0%, Damage: 23.8%. These percentile rankings show how Nidalee compares to other champions in each category.
Nidalee maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (48.4%) to Diamond (48.9%). This stability, with only a 0.5% variance, indicates that Nidalee has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Nidalee's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (48.4%), Bronze (47.7%), Silver (39.7%), Gold (47.4%), Platinum (42.1%)) shows that Nidalee provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Nidalee a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Nidalee's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Nidalee knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Nidalee
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Morgana and Gwen
- Optimal rune setup achieves 59.1% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Vi (14.3% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Nidalee into favorable matchups like Morgana where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Sorcery + $Resolve rune setup for a $59.1% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Nidalee Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Nidalee in League of Legends?
Nidalee is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Nidalee ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Nidalee's win rate?
Nidalee has a 45.17% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. 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 Naafiri, Neeko, and Yone. 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.