Soraka - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Sorakavs Nidalee

ASupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Soraka vs Nidalee is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Soraka wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Nidalee based on 8 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Soraka scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Soraka vs Nidalee matchup.

Soraka Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Soraka 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 - 50.0% win rateNidalee(50.0%)
Soraka - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Soraka
50.0% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Soraka matchup - 50.0% win rate
Nidalee
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Soraka vs Nidalee Matchup?

Soraka wins the Soraka vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Soraka
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
0.9
CS / min
1.3
202
DMG / min
534
8,384
Gold / game
9,777
1,016
Heal / min
530
332
DMG Mitigated / min
389
1.3
CC / min
0.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Soraka vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Soraka vs Nidalee matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Soraka wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 50.0%, giving Soraka a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Soraka outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Soraka reaches their power spikes, while Soraka should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Soraka leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Soraka has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Nidalee's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Soraka vs Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Soraka in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Soraka, 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
0.9Soraka
1.3Nidalee
Nidalee edges out Soraka by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nidalee.
Damage
202Soraka
534Nidalee
Nidalee heavily out-damages Soraka by 331 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Soraka 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
8,384Soraka
9,777Nidalee
Nidalee generates a commanding 1,393 more gold per game than Soraka. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Soraka should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Soraka
0.1Nidalee
Soraka brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Soraka far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nidalee should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,348Soraka
918Nidalee
Soraka vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 429 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Soraka 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 Soraka Build Against Nidalee

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Soraka needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Soraka against Nidalee are Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer and Redemption. This combination gives Soraka 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 Soraka vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Soraka early game win rateSoraka33.3%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee66.7%
Late Game
Soraka
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Soraka late game win rateSoraka60.0%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee40.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Soraka. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Soraka is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Soraka, 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 Soraka reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Soraka 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 Soraka Runes Against Nidalee

Resolve rune tree - Soraka primary runes vs NidaleeResolve
Guardian - best Soraka rune vs NidaleeFont of Life - best Soraka rune vs NidaleeBone Plating - best Soraka rune vs NidaleeRevitalize - best Soraka rune vs Nidalee
Sorcery rune tree - Soraka secondary runes vs NidaleeSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Soraka rune vs NidaleeTranscendence - best Soraka rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Soraka maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Nidalee.


Soraka matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Soraka'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 Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Soraka matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.45%2650.91898,01150.4%54.3%
46.95%2130.91897,54945.0%49.0%
56.77%1920.91808,39849.3%61.0%
54.07%1720.91968,18747.1%58.6%
52.70%1480.82127,79749.4%56.7%
46.46%1270.92018,03950.0%43.5%
40.91%1100.92037,90336.5%44.8%
55.45%1100.92107,95851.9%58.6%
49.07%1080.91958,51747.5%50.0%
40.59%1010.81987,97036.4%43.9%
50.00%940.91998,10243.2%56.0%
44.83%870.92698,00143.6%45.8%
57.47%870.91748,56663.6%53.7%
52.94%850.91828,02851.2%54.5%
48.10%790.81828,17140.0%53.1%
57.14%770.91858,09765.5%52.1%
49.28%690.91727,40441.2%57.1%
58.82%680.91998,73840.9%67.4%
52.31%651.02238,41557.7%48.7%
48.33%600.92287,43544.8%51.6%
55.93%590.92097,92845.2%67.9%
64.29%561.02348,46363.2%64.9%
50.00%500.91768,20333.3%59.4%
46.94%491.01878,33438.1%53.6%
52.17%460.91868,24757.9%48.1%
60.87%461.12078,13265.0%57.7%
61.36%440.91817,93565.2%57.1%
53.49%430.81958,46755.0%52.2%
47.62%420.92237,62455.6%33.3%
53.85%390.92027,89652.6%55.0%
63.89%361.02168,83454.5%68.0%
62.07%290.82218,25346.7%78.6%
48.00%251.42178,79871.4%38.9%
66.67%210.82117,74966.7%66.7%
38.10%211.12328,35540.0%36.4%
42.86%211.72237,84738.5%50.0%
35.29%171.32068,52233.3%36.4%
56.25%160.82379,54766.7%50.0%
33.33%151.52616,92840.0%20.0%
40.00%151.01938,24833.3%44.4%
53.33%151.01938,39450.0%54.5%
64.29%140.71829,57975.0%60.0%
30.77%130.82278,81325.0%33.3%
46.15%130.92198,57042.9%50.0%
60.00%100.71698,62560.0%60.0%
40.00%100.82139,52360.0%20.0%
44.44%90.92478,31650.0%40.0%
77.78%91.62798,91860.0%100.0%
75.00%82.73144,67475.0%0.0%
50.00%80.91919,024100.0%42.9%
62.50%80.92087,62425.0%100.0%
50.00%80.92028,38433.3%60.0%
75.00%80.91969,95550.0%83.3%
37.50%80.82197,91025.0%50.0%
71.43%70.91718,12466.7%75.0%
50.00%61.91826,86566.7%33.3%
50.00%60.82378,54633.3%66.7%
33.33%60.91736,46150.0%0.0%
66.67%60.81908,468100.0%33.3%
80.00%50.82237,76766.7%100.0%
60.00%50.92389,228100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.92166,66950.0%0.0%
20.00%51.02357,4640.0%33.3%
80.00%50.82398,393100.0%66.7%

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Soraka vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Soraka do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Soraka wins the Soraka vs Nidalee matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Soraka do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Soraka with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Soraka do against Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Soraka takes over the Soraka vs Nidalee matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Soraka scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Soraka vs Nidalee matchup?

Soraka wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Soraka is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Soraka build against Nidalee?

The best Soraka build against Nidalee includes Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Soraka runes against Nidalee?

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

Does Soraka counter Nidalee?

Yes, Soraka has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 50.0% win rate. Soraka slightly edges out Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Soraka against Nidalee?

When playing Soraka 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.