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Nidalee the Bestial Huntress

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...

  • [object Object] P spell

    Prowl

    Moving through brush increases Nidalee's Move Speed by 10% for 2 seconds, increased to 30% toward visible enemy champions within 1400 range.

    Hitting champions or monsters with Javelin Toss or Bushwhack triggers a Hunt, granting True Sight of them for 4 seconds. During this time, Nidalee gains 10% Move Speed (increased to 30% toward the Hunted target) and her Takedown and Pounce are enhanced against them.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    Javelin Toss / Takedown

    In human form, Nidalee throws a spiked javelin at her target that gains damage as it flies. As a cougar, her next attack will attempt to fatally wound her target, dealing more damage the less life they have.

    Cost:
    • 50/
    • 55/
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70
    Cooldown:
    • 6
    Range:
    • 1500
  • [object Object] W spell

    Bushwhack / Pounce

    In human form, Nidalee lays a trap for unwary opponents that, when sprung, damages and reveals its target. As a cougar, she jumps in a direction, dealing damage in an area where she lands.

    Cost:
    • 30/
    • 35/
    • 40/
    • 45/
    • 50
    Cooldown:
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 10/
    • 9
    Range:
    • 900
  • [object Object] E spell

    Primal Surge / Swipe

    In human form, Nidalee channels the spirit of the cougar to heal her allies and imbue them with Attack Speed for a short duration. As a cougar, she claws in a direction, dealing damage to enemies in front of her.

    Cost:
    • 50/
    • 55/
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70
    Cooldown:
    • 12
    Range:
    • 900
  • [object Object] R spell

    Aspect Of The Cougar

    Nidalee transforms into a cougar, gaining new abilities.

    Cost:
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 3
    Range:
    • 20
Classes:
  • Assassin,
  • Mage
47.62%Win Rate
[object Object] champion tier

Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:58(3.5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(3.22 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:295(45 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:6(0.8 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:610(109 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:6(0.6 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:32(5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:30(1.45 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:335
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:525(525 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Nidalee has less crowd control than most champions. This can make locking down kills or ganking for other players more difficult.
  • Nidalee has less damage per game than most other damage dealer champions. Your value to the team may be better oriented towards crowd control or securing objectives.
  • Nidalee has a high rate of healing compared to other champions. They may be good at exchanging hit trades in lane or before teamfights since they can recover damage taken very well.
  • Nidalee has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
  • Nidalee has more magic resistance than most champions, which makes them excellent in the early game against magic damage type enemies.
  • Nidalee has more mana regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.

Best Rune Build

Primary Tree

ResolveResolve
Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the Undying
AftershockAftershock
GuardianGuardian
DemolishDemolish
Font of LifeFont of Life
Shield BashShield Bash
ConditioningConditioning
Second WindSecond Wind
Bone PlatingBone Plating
OvergrowthOvergrowth
RevitalizeRevitalize
UnflinchingUnflinching

Secondary Tree

DominationDomination
ElectrocuteElectrocute
Dark HarvestDark Harvest
Hail of BladesHail of Blades
Cheap ShotCheap Shot
Taste of BloodTaste of Blood
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact
Sixth SenseSixth Sense
Grisly MementosGrisly Mementos
Deep WardDeep Ward
Treasure HunterTreasure Hunter
Relentless HunterRelentless Hunter
Ultimate HunterUltimate Hunter

Gameplay Tips

Playing Nidalee

  • Use brush to your advantage! Moving in and out of brush can heavily alter your effectiveness in battle.
  • Start team fights by harassing with your Javelin Toss, and then switch to cougar form to chase down Hunted targets.
  • Bushwhack traps deal damage based on their victim's current Health. Set them up in your team's backline before fights break out during sieges to help your team deal damage to the enemy frontline.

Playing Against Nidalee

  • Nidalee's Hunt debuff is only applied with Javelin Toss and Bushwhack. Avoiding being hit by these abilities will impair her ability to deal follow-up damage.
  • Nidalee's Javelin Toss deals more damage the farther she is. If she is far away, it's imperative to dodge it.
  • Nidalee's Takedown deals extreme damage to Hunted targets, but she has to get close to use it. Save your crowd control or defensive abilities for when she goes in for the kill.

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