- Win Rate
- 40.4%
- Pick Rate
- 0.7%
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
Nidalee Jungle Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 495
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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. Nidalee's 40.4% win rate ranks #47 of 47 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #43. That is down 6.9 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
- 40.4%#47 of 47 Jungle
- Pick Rate
- 0.7%#43 of 47 Jungle
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
- Win rate change
- −6.9vs 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
Quick overview of Nidalee's optimal setup in League of Legends. Nidalee's top build includes Sorcerer's Shoes, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Nidalee performs well against Elise, Graves, Naafiri but struggles against Kayn, Gwen, MasterYi.
Nidalee Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Nidalee stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Healing: better than 91% of champions
- Vision score: better than 75% of champions
Weaknesses
- Crowd control: below 91% of champions
- CS: below 76% of champions
- Damage to buildings: below 76% of champions
Nidalee ranks in the 1.8 percentile for early game strength, 0.0 percentile for late game scaling, 31.6 percentile for objective control, 49.1 percentile for support strength, 16.1 percentile for creep farming, and 41.1 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 47.1% win rate difference between Iron and Master tiers, indicating that Nidalee rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (0.0% 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 Master (47.1% 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 (0.0%), Bronze (44.0%), Silver (50.0%), Gold (29.6%), Platinum (37.2%)) 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.
Theorycraft Your Next Nidalee Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Nidalee matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
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 44.44% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 32.69% in 15 minute games. Understanding Nidalee Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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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 40.4% win rate. That win rate ranks #47 of 47 Jungle champions.
What lane is Nidalee played in?
Mostly Jungle (77% of ranked games), also Support (11%), Mid (6%), Top (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 (91/100), Vision score (75/100).
Which champions are similar to Nidalee?
Champions that play like Nidalee: Janna, Anivia, Singed.