Rek'Sai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.1%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Rek'Saivs Nidalee

SFighterTank
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rek'Sai vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Nidalee wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Rek'Sai based on 6 games. Nidalee holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rek'Sai vs Nidalee matchup.

Rek'Sai Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rek'Sai performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Nidalee - 0.0% win rateNidalee(0.0%)
Rek'Sai - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Rek'Sai
0.0% WR
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Nidalee vs Rek'Sai matchup - 100.0% win rate
Nidalee
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Rek'Sai vs Nidalee Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Rek'Sai vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 6
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.9
729
DMG / min
924
9,945
Gold / game
11,762
690
Heal / min
727
1,058
DMG Mitigated / min
632
1.1
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Rek'Sai vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Rek'Sai vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 0.0%, giving Nidalee a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Nidalee dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rek'Sai players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Rek'Sai leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rek'Sai players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nidalee overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rek'Sai vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Rek'Sai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nidalee holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Rek'Sai
0.9Nidalee
Rek'Sai and Nidalee farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
729Rek'Sai
924Nidalee
Nidalee heavily out-damages Rek'Sai by 195 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rek'Sai should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nidalee's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,945Rek'Sai
11,762Nidalee
Nidalee generates a commanding 1,818 more gold per game than Rek'Sai. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rek'Sai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Rek'Sai
0.4Nidalee
Rek'Sai provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Rek'Sai coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,748Rek'Sai
1,360Nidalee
Rek'Sai vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 388 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rek'Sai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rek'Sai Build Against Nidalee

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Rek'Sai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rek'Sai against Nidalee are Stridebreaker, Spear of Shojin and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Rek'Sai an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rek'Sai vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai0.0%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee100.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai0.0%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee100.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Rek'Sai. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Rek'Sai. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nidalee holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Rek'Sai players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Rek'Sai Runes Against Nidalee

Precision rune tree - Rek'Sai primary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Conqueror - best Rek'Sai rune vs NidaleeTriumph - best Rek'Sai rune vs NidaleeLegend: Alacrity - best Rek'Sai rune vs NidaleeCoup de Grace - best Rek'Sai rune vs Nidalee
Inspiration rune tree - Rek'Sai secondary runes vs NidaleeInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Rek'Sai rune vs NidaleeCosmic Insight - best Rek'Sai rune vs Nidalee
0.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Rek'Sai the best tools to compete against Nidalee in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Rek'Sai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Rek'Sai's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rek'Sai matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%460.968513,40636.8%55.6%
61.36%440.766813,24370.6%55.6%
46.51%430.961612,58340.0%52.2%
52.38%420.869711,10954.8%45.5%
57.14%350.960211,29757.9%56.3%
48.57%350.765712,15736.8%62.5%
62.50%320.852811,35566.7%58.8%
60.00%300.971713,05160.0%60.0%
60.00%300.869813,39377.8%52.4%
50.00%300.777913,53150.0%50.0%
62.07%290.973713,09550.0%73.3%
48.28%290.769612,09633.3%64.3%
35.71%280.864012,38353.9%20.0%
53.85%260.864612,28860.0%45.5%
48.00%250.965213,50045.5%50.0%
50.00%240.966310,81850.0%50.0%
56.52%230.769412,55261.5%50.0%
52.63%190.862412,15445.5%62.5%
52.63%190.765812,17833.3%61.5%
66.67%180.873813,75560.0%75.0%
61.11%181.165211,46471.4%54.5%
38.89%180.955011,83430.0%50.0%
47.06%171.864312,83557.1%40.0%
68.75%160.965912,73242.9%88.9%
62.50%161.476414,19550.0%66.7%
40.00%150.759111,66628.6%50.0%
66.67%150.750310,93877.8%50.0%
61.54%131.450911,80155.6%75.0%
58.33%120.769712,22166.7%50.0%
50.00%120.958511,32750.0%50.0%
33.33%120.964011,5500.0%66.7%
66.67%120.868213,02957.1%80.0%
63.64%112.562213,76766.7%62.5%
81.82%110.873313,532100.0%77.8%
45.45%110.860412,29450.0%40.0%
63.64%112.276211,90450.0%80.0%
54.55%110.854111,94766.7%40.0%
50.00%100.862913,29066.7%42.9%
70.00%100.658812,10566.7%75.0%
55.56%91.968113,09880.0%25.0%
62.50%80.551410,30166.7%50.0%
42.86%73.771112,841100.0%20.0%
57.14%70.874913,49266.7%50.0%
71.43%70.869614,56750.0%80.0%
0.00%60.87299,9450.0%0.0%
40.00%51.253012,6950.0%66.7%
80.00%52.181314,497100.0%66.7%
40.00%52.470711,76733.3%50.0%

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Rek'Sai vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rek'Sai do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Nidalee wins the Rek'Sai vs Nidalee matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Rek'Sai do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Rek'Sai with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rek'Sai do against Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Rek'Sai vs Nidalee matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rek'Sai vs Nidalee matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Rek'Sai with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Rek'Sai build against Nidalee?

The best Rek'Sai build against Nidalee includes Stridebreaker, Spear of Shojin, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rek'Sai runes against Nidalee?

The best Rek'Sai runes against Nidalee use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Rek'Sai vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rek'Sai counter Nidalee?

No, Rek'Sai struggles against Nidalee with only a 0.0% win rate. Nidalee has the advantage in this matchup. Rek'Sai players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nidalee's lead.

How do I play Rek'Sai against Nidalee?

When playing Rek'Sai against Nidalee, play cautiously and avoid Nidalee's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nidalee has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.