Rengar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Rengarvs Nidalee

FAssassinFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rengar vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rengar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Rengar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Nidalee matchup.

Rengar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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.

Compare against an opponent
Nidalee - 60.0% win rateNidalee(60.0%)
Rengar - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Rengar
60.0% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Rengar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Nidalee
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Rengar vs Nidalee Matchup?

Rengar wins the Rengar vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Rengar
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.6
722
DMG / min
726
13,225
Gold / game
12,976
435
Heal / min
679
521
DMG Mitigated / min
590
0.5
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Rengar vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Rengar vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Rengar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Rengar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Rengar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Rengar reaches their power spikes, while Rengar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Rengar leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rengar players can confidently pick into Nidalee and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nidalee away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rengar vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Rengar wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Rengar
0.6Nidalee
Rengar and Nidalee farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
722Rengar
726Nidalee
Damage output is virtually even between Rengar and Nidalee, with only 4 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,225Rengar
12,976Nidalee
Rengar and Nidalee generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 249 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Rengar
0.3Nidalee
Both Rengar and Nidalee provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
956Rengar
1,269Nidalee
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Rengar, healing and mitigating 313 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rengar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rengar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rengar Build Against Nidalee

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Nidalee are Profane Hydra, Youmuu's Ghostblade and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Rengar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nidalee. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rengar vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rengar early game win rateRengar0.0%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee100.0%
Late Game
Rengar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rengar late game win rateRengar100.0%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee0.0%

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

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

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nidalee must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Rengar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rengar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Rengar Runes Against Nidalee

Precision rune tree - Rengar primary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Conqueror - best Rengar rune vs NidaleeTriumph - best Rengar rune vs NidaleeLegend: Alacrity - best Rengar rune vs NidaleeCoup de Grace - best Rengar rune vs Nidalee
Domination rune tree - Rengar secondary runes vs NidaleeDomination
Sudden Impact - best Rengar rune vs NidaleeUltimate Hunter - best Rengar rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Rengar to press their advantage against Nidalee, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rengar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rengar'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 Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rengar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.58%831.179313,72350.0%39.0%
42.86%701.073413,85642.9%42.9%
49.28%691.482814,47146.4%51.2%
54.69%641.283913,94048.5%61.3%
50.00%621.287814,57548.1%51.4%
44.26%611.186214,73740.0%47.2%
35.59%591.377213,62544.4%28.1%
44.64%561.185014,44248.1%41.4%
40.00%501.178914,29047.6%34.5%
44.44%451.695713,52552.2%36.4%
48.89%450.975213,17340.0%60.0%
35.71%421.289815,30846.1%31.0%
40.48%421.082014,89150.0%33.3%
47.62%421.189314,28038.9%54.2%
61.11%361.079813,47266.7%57.1%
52.94%341.787914,68561.1%43.8%
48.48%331.374213,65853.3%44.4%
38.71%311.185114,22240.0%37.5%
45.16%310.982712,73047.1%42.9%
58.62%291.175713,70964.3%53.3%
48.28%291.191414,35246.1%50.0%
44.44%271.394614,29535.7%53.9%
37.04%271.489014,97430.8%42.9%
51.85%271.096914,45642.9%61.5%
36.00%251.075912,84546.7%20.0%
20.83%241.879813,4868.3%33.3%
41.67%241.293714,06750.0%33.3%
47.83%231.478513,62044.4%50.0%
45.45%221.375013,92333.3%53.9%
36.36%222.570313,05344.4%30.8%
42.86%211.079914,22030.0%54.5%
47.62%210.971813,48633.3%58.3%
42.86%211.868713,34160.0%27.3%
45.00%201.284414,65150.0%43.8%
68.42%191.01,02115,81640.0%78.6%
57.89%191.389614,14550.0%61.5%
66.67%180.973113,47354.5%85.7%
52.94%173.073311,34771.4%40.0%
58.82%171.193617,07666.7%54.5%
37.50%161.176712,77744.4%28.6%
73.33%151.388913,11372.7%75.0%
61.54%131.173714,57660.0%62.5%
15.38%131.269813,85428.6%0.0%
41.67%121.162712,36957.1%20.0%
25.00%122.466311,4050.0%60.0%
58.33%121.181214,41625.0%75.0%
50.00%122.279812,72537.5%75.0%
54.55%114.681313,95940.0%66.7%
50.00%101.170614,19720.0%80.0%
30.00%103.985813,95850.0%25.0%
44.44%90.91,18216,1170.0%80.0%
44.44%92.770813,28666.7%33.3%
55.56%91.01,00416,6740.0%71.4%
37.50%81.791112,08740.0%33.3%
25.00%84.593513,46525.0%25.0%
42.86%71.21,05415,01050.0%40.0%
14.29%72.652211,74025.0%0.0%
66.67%61.487314,83150.0%75.0%
50.00%60.665312,33333.3%66.7%
83.33%62.275011,79375.0%100.0%
66.67%64.591113,5460.0%80.0%
66.67%61.978211,30975.0%50.0%
20.00%51.83706,62520.0%0.0%
60.00%54.067110,56466.7%50.0%
60.00%50.872213,2250.0%100.0%
20.00%52.16359,15833.3%0.0%
20.00%52.01,04519,0310.0%25.0%
100.00%51.172712,762100.0%100.0%
60.00%52.81,13114,49833.3%100.0%

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Rengar vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rengar do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Rengar wins the Rengar vs Nidalee matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Rengar do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Rengar 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 Rengar do against Nidalee in the late game?

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

Who wins the Rengar vs Nidalee matchup?

Rengar wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Rengar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Rengar build against Nidalee?

The best Rengar build against Nidalee includes Profane Hydra, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Lord Dominik's Regards with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rengar runes against Nidalee?

The best Rengar runes against Nidalee use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Rengar vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rengar counter Nidalee?

Yes, Rengar has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate. Rengar strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Rengar against Nidalee?

When playing Rengar against Nidalee, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Nidalee. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.