Nidalee, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
41.6%
Pick Rate
0.4%
Ban Rate
0.3%

Nidalee Jungle Win Rate & Tier

Nidalee F TierAssassinMage
Patch
26.20
Games
758
Lane
Jungle
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 22, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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...

Is Nidalee Good in Patch 26.20?

Nidalee is weak in Patch 26.20: F tier as Jungle — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. That is down 5.7 points from Patch 26.19. Nidalee is banned in 0.3% of games and present (picked or banned) in 1.9%.

Tier
F
Win Rate
41.6%
Pick Rate
0.4%
Ban Rate
0.3%
Win rate change
−5.7vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Nidalee →

Nidalee Roles

Nidalee goes Jungle in 77% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Nidalee Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1947.42%
Patch 26.2042.83%
-4.59%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.190.49%
Patch 26.200.49%
0.00%

Quick overview of Nidalee's optimal setup in League of Legends. Nidalee's top build includes Sorcerer's Shoes, Shadowflame, Lich Bane, using Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Nidalee performs well against Sylas, LeeSin, Vi but struggles against Evelynn, Zac, Ekko.

Nidalee Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Nidalee stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Healing: better than 88% of champions
  • Vision score: better than 76% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Crowd control: below 93% of champions
  • CS: below 78% of champions
  • Damage to champions: below 76% of champions

Nidalee ranks in the 0.0 percentile for early game strength, 0.0 percentile for late game scaling, 37.7 percentile for objective control, 41.5 percentile for support strength, 17.0 percentile for creep farming, and 34.0 percentile for damage output.

Nidalee maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (0.0%) to GM (0.0%). This stability, with only a 0.0% 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 (0.0%), Bronze (42.9%), Silver (36.4%), Gold (42.1%), Platinum (25.0%)) 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.

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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 56.52% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 37.74% in 20 minute games. Understanding Nidalee Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Nidalee include Janna, Anivia, Singed. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Nidalee in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Nidalee, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Nidalee Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Nidalee good in Patch 26.20?

Not this patch: Nidalee is F tier as Jungle with a 41.6% win rate.

What lane is Nidalee played in?

Mostly Jungle (77% of ranked games), also Support (13%), Mid (5%).

How often is Nidalee banned?

Nidalee is banned in 0.3% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 1.9%.

What is Nidalee good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Nidalee stands out for Healing (88/100), Vision score (76/100).

Which champions are similar to Nidalee?

Champions that play like Nidalee: Janna, Anivia, Singed.