
Nidaleethe 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...
Patch 26.5 Nidalee Changes
Quick overview of Nidalee's optimal setup in League of Legends. Nidalee's top build includes Mercury's Treads, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Nidalee performs well against Jax, DrMundo, Shaco but struggles against Sylas, Nunu, Kayn.
- 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(0 per level)
AS:0(3.22 per level)
Crit %: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 49.00% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 43.60% in 20 minute games. Understanding Nidalee Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Nidalee ranks in the 41.9 percentile for early game strength, 5.8 percentile for late game scaling, 45.0 percentile for objective control, 53.8 percentile for support strength, 25.0 percentile for creep farming, and 26.2 percentile for damage output.
Nidalee exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Nidalee's performance shows a 9.0% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Nidalee rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (39.1% win rate), players may struggle to execute Nidalee's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (48.1% win rate), Nidalee's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Nidalee has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Nidalee should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (39.1%), Bronze (36.8%), Silver (50.0%), Gold (49.0%), Platinum (43.5%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Nidalee's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Nidalee an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Nidalee
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Jax and Dr. Mundo
- Optimal rune setup achieves 73.3% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Sylas (27.8% 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 Jax where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal Domination + Precision rune setup for a 73.3% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
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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 26.5. Nidalee ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Nidalee's win rate?
Nidalee has a 47.93% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 Akali, Elise, and Ekko. 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.







