Nidalee

Nidalee middle build

MIDDLE 13%

Stats

Win Rate
46.4%
Role pick rate
12.5%
Games analyzed
2,332
Damage
6,222
Damage breakdown

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

Prowl (Passive)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aspect Of The Cougar

Nidalee transforms into a cougar, gaining new abilities.

Build

Summoner SpellsPick RateWin Rate
Flash
Smite
87.7%45.8%
Flash
Ignite
10.8%53.2%
Starting ItemsPick RateWin Rate
Emberknife
Refillable Potion
46.1%47.0%
Hailblade
Refillable Potion
22.0%48.9%
TrinketsPick RateWin Rate
Oracle Lens
63.0%50.3%
Stealth Ward
35.5%39.7%
BootsPick RateWin Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
32.8%56.7%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
28.6%46.3%
SkillsPick RateWin Rate
Javelin Toss / Takedown
Q
Bushwhack / Pounce
W
Primal Surge / Swipe
E
Javelin Toss / Takedown
Q
Javelin Toss / Takedown
Q
Aspect Of The Cougar
R
Javelin Toss / Takedown
Q
Primal Surge / Swipe
E
45.2%54.9%
Javelin Toss / Takedown
Q
Primal Surge / Swipe
E
Bushwhack / Pounce
W
Javelin Toss / Takedown
Q
Javelin Toss / Takedown
Q
Aspect Of The Cougar
R
Javelin Toss / Takedown
Q
Primal Surge / Swipe
E
19.3%45.9%
Build Order

Night Harvester
P
51%
W
55%

Luden's Tempest
P
4%
W
51%

Runes

Matchups

ChampionGames Playedsorted descendingWin %KDA DifferenceDamage DifferenceGold Difference
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa
6349%-1.3-1,059-909
Yone
Yone
5345%0.7367-187
Lulu
Lulu
5149%-0.53,1651,405
Vayne
Vayne
4949%0.825160
Gnar
Gnar
4659%1.0-2,427-107
Tristana
Tristana
4551%-0.7-806-615
Yasuo
Yasuo
4340%0.3-97-705
Thresh
Thresh
4347%-0.92,0131,023
Irelia
Irelia
3853%1.4660-261
Seraphine
Seraphine
3866%1.32,0371,383
Katarina
Katarina
3762%1.0723620
Jhin
Jhin
3743%0.3706-28
Zed
Zed
3743%0.1-1,806-478
Senna
Senna
3656%0.5-848360
Ezreal
Ezreal
3462%1.4-1,464130
Leona
Leona
3355%0.42,8961,335
Vladimir
Vladimir
3123%-1.1-2,507-653
Anivia
Anivia
3145%0.0-120-351
Lucian
Lucian
3060%0.9-929-418
Fizz
Fizz
2854%0.81,671295
Jax
Jax
2737%0.3-1,794-602
Kassadin
Kassadin
2744%-2.1-3,193-890
Caitlyn
Caitlyn
2752%0.0-1,772-309
Riven
Riven
2741%0.6383-1
Viego
Viego
2741%1.279,537,536149
Pantheon
Pantheon
2642%0.0-810262
Twisted Fate
Twisted Fate
2544%-0.2-599-705
Nami
Nami
2552%-0.71,4461,119
Urgot
Urgot
2433%-1.2-1,543-1,148
Talon
Talon
2446%0.1-988-662
Hecarim
Hecarim
2442%-2.1-1,027-1,074
Ekko
Ekko
2442%-1.7-1,521-872
Yuumi
Yuumi
2450%1.03,9112,519
Morgana
Morgana
2339%-0.61,387788
Karma
Karma
2365%1.41,5841,455
Swain
Swain
2339%-0.1253442
Fiora
Fiora
2335%0.1-1,936-507
Camille
Camille
2339%0.3-2,788-539
Diana
Diana
2255%1.3-203416
Jinx
Jinx
2241%-0.7-387-87
Pyke
Pyke
2241%-1.01,31231
Sett
Sett
2245%1.3-568453
Lux
Lux
2152%0.6395616
Kha'Zix
Kha'Zix
2143%1.21,445318
Alistar
Alistar
2055%0.12,5291,344
Darius
Darius
2045%1.2-340-166
Lee Sin
Lee Sin
1947%0.71,372129
Samira
Samira
1953%1.2579340
Janna
Janna
1833%-0.5678673
Nautilus
Nautilus
1828%-1.13,4541,320
Qiyana
Qiyana
1844%0.5-1,121178
Garen
Garen
1747%0.5-1,756-516
Shen
Shen
1747%-1.31,768564
Shaco
Shaco
1631%-1.1-588-410
Ryze
Ryze
1540%0.41,29022
Miss Fortune
Miss Fortune
1540%0.5533243
Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath
1520%0.71,748447
Gragas
Gragas
1533%-2.7-17736
Malzahar
Malzahar
1540%0.8-258-70
Kayn
Kayn
1560%1.8679572
Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz
1520%-0.4-2,474-276
Aatrox
Aatrox
1547%0.2-1,997-401
Xayah
Xayah
1540%0.8-2,039-231
Veigar
Veigar
1464%0.61,024314
Ahri
Ahri
1436%-1.0592363
Graves
Graves
1471%4.21,892935
Volibear
Volibear
1464%1.5-1,094437
Viktor
Viktor
1450%1.31,156473
Rell
Rell
1414%-1.12,1561,075
Lillia
Lillia
1479%3.91,1611,117
Sion
Sion
1346%0.8-680-32
Malphite
Malphite
1338%-0.0-495382
Nasus
Nasus
1354%0.7607333
Syndra
Syndra
1331%-0.1-3,844-918
Bard
Bard
1338%0.12,4471,399
Soraka
Soraka
1217%-1.01,519798
Ashe
Ashe
1233%-0.0-1,008626
Orianna
Orianna
1258%1.3-954547
Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser
1258%-1.0-2,810-946

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 Kai'Sa, Yone, Lulu.

Who does Nidalee counter?

Nidalee counters Gnar, Tristana, Irelia.

How do I play Nidalee middle?

The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on middle Nidalee is Night Harvester first into Mejai's Soulstealer and Lich Bane. Players usually take Sorcerer's Shoes for boots.

Where should I play Nidalee?

86% of Nidalee players play jungle.