Nidalee jungle build
Stats
Lore
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...
Abilities
Moving through brush increases Nidalee's Movement 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% Movement Speed (increased to 30% toward the Hunted target) and her Takedown and Pounce are enhanced against them.
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.
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.
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.
Nidalee transforms into a cougar, gaining new abilities.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 99.6% | 44.7% |
 | 0.2% | 46.7% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 55.2% | 44.6% |
 | 25.0% | 46.3% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 83.7% | 45.8% |
 | 14.5% | 38.9% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 50.4% | 46.0% |
 | 43.5% | 44.2% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Q  W  E Q Q  R Q E | 57.9% | 46.1% |
Q E W Q Q R Q E | 30.6% | 43.4% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hecarim | 1,220 | 41% | -0.9 | 676 | -810 |
 Kha'Zix | 1,027 | 44% | -0.3 | -1,773 | -917 |
 Lee Sin | 922 | 47% | -0.2 | 1,865 | -234 |
 Kayn | 848 | 47% | 0.1 | -970 | -675 |
 Graves | 687 | 51% | 0.4 | 714 | -813 |
 Viego | 659 | 46% | 0.2 | 50 | -1,085 |
 Shaco | 657 | 42% | -0.6 | 237 | -571 |
 Udyr | 522 | 42% | -0.5 | 4,652 | -601 |
 Lillia | 518 | 50% | 0.2 | -121 | 65 |
 Ekko | 502 | 43% | -0.4 | -532 | -486 |
 Master Yi | 466 | 46% | 0.5 | -1,562 | -1,429 |
 Elise | 415 | 44% | -0.2 | 133 | 120 |
 Evelynn | 403 | 41% | -0.6 | -4,615 | -466 |
 Fiddlesticks | 345 | 41% | -0.4 | -96 | 153 |
 Nocturne | 325 | 48% | 0.1 | -144 | -856 |
 Rengar | 323 | 46% | -0.0 | -1,601 | -1,169 |
 Dr. Mundo | 306 | 44% | 0.0 | 126 | -576 |
 Rammus | 304 | 41% | -0.2 | 4,050 | 1,011 |
 Nunu & Willump | 303 | 42% | -0.5 | 6,056 | 558 |
 Gragas | 298 | 45% | -0.5 | 55 | 325 |
 Jarvan IV | 264 | 48% | -0.6 | 4,112 | 231 |
 Skarner | 252 | 42% | -1.0 | 6,258 | 449 |
 Olaf | 248 | 48% | 0.4 | 1,214 | -245 |
 Vi | 239 | 42% | -0.0 | 1,341 | -502 |
 Karthus | 231 | 42% | -0.1 | -10,034 | -1,238 |
 Warwick | 218 | 41% | -0.3 | 2,992 | -589 |
 Sejuani | 200 | 44% | -0.5 | 5,284 | 698 |
 Rek'Sai | 190 | 49% | -0.0 | -308 | -574 |
 Zac | 172 | 44% | -1.1 | 3,766 | 912 |
 Jax | 141 | 41% | 0.1 | -229 | -1,108 |
 Amumu | 138 | 42% | -0.3 | 4,583 | 634 |
 Shyvana | 135 | 41% | -0.2 | -1,179 | -716 |
 Volibear | 124 | 44% | 0.0 | 1,887 | -70 |
 Kindred | 120 | 49% | 0.8 | -29 | -321 |
 Ivern | 118 | 42% | -1.0 | 8,364 | 1,523 |
 Gnar | 116 | 44% | 0.2 | -3,737 | -610 |
 Taliyah | 98 | 47% | 0.0 | -3,190 | 39 |
 Poppy | 95 | 46% | -0.5 | -114 | -203 |
 Xin Zhao | 87 | 40% | 0.2 | -218 | -627 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Nidalee skins are there?
There are 12 skins for Nidalee. They are Snow Bunny Nidalee, Leopard Nidalee, French Maid Nidalee, Pharaoh Nidalee, Bewitching Nidalee, Headhunter Nidalee, Warring Kingdoms Nidalee, Challenger Nidalee, Super Galaxy Nidalee, Dawnbringer Nidalee, Cosmic Huntress Nidalee, and the default skin.
Who counters Nidalee?
Nidalee is countered by Hecarim, Kha'Zix, Lee Sin.
Who does Nidalee counter?
Nidalee counters Graves, Irelia, Renekton.
How do I play Nidalee jungle?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on jungle Nidalee is Night Harvester first into Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. Players usually take Sorcerer's Shoes for boots.
Where should I play Nidalee?
86% of Nidalee players play jungle.