- Win Rate
- 42.7%
- Pick Rate
- 0.6%
- Ban Rate
- 0.2%
Nidalee Jungle Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,050
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 16, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Jungle Nidalee runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Dark Harvest from the Domination tree with Sorcery secondary (42.1% WR, 41.0% pick rate). Nidalee's optimal primary runes are Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, Treasure Hunter. Secondary tree: Transcendence, Waterwalking.
Primary Tree
Domination
Dark HarvestDamaging a Champion below 50% health deals
Dark Harvest damage: 30 (+11 damage per soul) (+0.1 bonus AD) (+0.05 AP)
Cooldown: 35s (resets to 1.0s on takedown)
Sudden ImpactDamaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus
Cooldown: 10s
Grisly MementosCollect 1 memento on champion
Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.
Treasure HunterGain an additional
Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
WaterwalkingGain
May you be as swift as the rushing river and agile as a startled Rift Scuttler.
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Coup de GraceDeal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
WaterwalkingGain
May you be as swift as the rushing river and agile as a startled Rift Scuttler.
Every Nidalee Jungle Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)
1,011 gamesNidalee Jungle runs Dark Harvest in 73% of games, with a 42.4% win rate. Sorcery is the usual secondary tree (84%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark HarvestMost played | 72.6% | 42.4% | 734 |
| Conqueror | 16.5% | 47.3% | 167 |
 Electrocute | 9.1% | 41.3% | 92 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 SorceryMost played | 84.4% | 42.4% | 853 |
| Precision | 10.8% | 48.6% | 109 |
Pick rate is the share of Nidalee games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Nidalee Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Nidalee players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudden ImpactMost played | 82.9% | 41.6% | 838 |
| Treasure Hunter | 78.5% | 41.8% | 794 |
| Grisly Mementos | 56.6% | 41.3% | 572 |
 Sixth Sense | 23.9% | 44.2% | 242 |
 Relentless Hunter | 4.7% | 41.7% | 48 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| WaterwalkingMost played | 81.5% | 42.8% | 824 |
| Transcendence | 80.8% | 42.2% | 817 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend: HasteMost played | 24.7% | 48.4% | 250 |
| Triumph | 21.8% | 47.3% | 220 |
| Coup de Grace | 14.6% | 44.6% | 148 |
 Cut Down | 9.7% | 52.0% | 98 |
Nidalee Stat Shards
Which stat shards Nidalee players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Adaptive Force (flex)Most played | 99.3% | 42.9% | 1,004 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 82.2% | 42.6% | 831 |
 Health Scaling (defense) | 78.1% | 43.2% | 790 |
| Health (defense) | 19.8% | 42.0% | 200 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 10.3% | 43.3% | 104 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 7.5% | 46.1% | 76 |
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Nidalee Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best keystone for Nidalee Jungle?
Dark Harvest: Nidalee Jungle takes it in 73% of ranked games and wins 42.4% of 734 games. Alternatives: Conqueror (17%, 47.3%), Electrocute (9%, 41.3%).
What stat shards should Nidalee take?
Most Nidalee players take Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Nidalee runes in patch 26.20?
The best Nidalee runes in patch 26.20 use the Domination tree with Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, and Treasure Hunter, and the Sorcery tree with Transcendence and Waterwalking. This rune setup achieves a 42.1% win rate with a 41.0% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Nidalee's best rune page?
Nidalee's best rune page has a 42.1% win rate in patch 26.20, which is -0.6% compared to Nidalee's average win rate. This rune setup has a 41.0% pick rate among Nidalee players.
What keystone should I use on Nidalee?
Dark Harvest from the Domination tree is the best keystone rune for Nidalee in patch 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Nidalee's kit and provides a 42.1% win rate.
What is Nidalee's primary rune tree?
Nidalee's primary rune tree is Domination. The optimal Domination runes for Nidalee are Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, and Treasure Hunter, with Dark Harvest being the keystone of choice.
What is Nidalee's secondary rune tree?
Nidalee's best secondary rune tree is Sorcery. The recommended Sorcery runes are Transcendence and Waterwalking, which complement Nidalee's Domination primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Nidalee?
An alternative Nidalee rune setup uses alternative keystone from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Nidalee's runes?
Nidalee's top rune page has a 41.0% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 41.0% of Nidalee players use the Dark Harvest setup with Domination and Sorcery trees.