Emerald+ ranked · Updated hourly
Abilities
Optimal Builds
Primary build for maximizing burst damage and early-game snowballing. Lich Bane provides direct damage and on-hit scaling for Cougar form.
Pick rate: 14.0%
Stats via OP.GG
Unlock AI-analyzed build paths for every matchup and team comp
Unlock Build PathsUsed by 2,847 players this patch
Already have an account? Sign in
Runes & Summoners
Rune data is being generated. Check back soon.
Get optimal rune pages analyzed from thousands of high-elo games
Get Full Rune PageUpdated for Patch 16.2
Matchup Database
Lee Sin's early dueling is strong, but Nidalee's spear range and form-switching provide outplay potential.
Nocturne's fear lock is dangerous, but Nidalee's range advantage and repositioning through brush (Prowl passive) allow safe poke.
Jarvan's Cataclysm (R) cage limits Nidalee's mobility, but her spear range keeps distance.
|
...
...
Access detailed strategies for all 160+ champion matchups
Access 160+ MatchupsUpdated daily from high-elo games
Win Conditions
Early Game
Level 3 with Bushwhack (W) online - Nidalee can duel surprisingly well and invade Scuttler against weaker junglers. Javelin Toss poke combined with Cougar form trades creates kill pressure.
Mid Game
Lich Bane + Sorcerer's Shoes completion - Direct damage spike enabling one-shot potential on isolated targets. Cougar Q (Takedown) auto-attack reset combos burst squishy champions.
Late Game
Full build with Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass - Sustained team fight presence with high burst damage, invulnerability window, and healing utility. Hunting isolated targets becomes lethal.
Power Spike Timeline
Early Game
Level 3 with Bushwhack (W) online - Nidalee can duel surprisingly well and invade Scuttler against weaker junglers. Javelin Toss poke combined with Cougar form trades creates kill pressure.
Mid Game
Lich Bane + Sorcerer's Shoes completion - Direct damage spike enabling one-shot potential on isolated targets. Cougar Q (Takedown) auto-attack reset combos burst squishy champions.
Late Game
Full build with Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass - Sustained team fight presence with high burst damage, invulnerability window, and healing utility. Hunting isolated targets becomes lethal.
Early Game
Level 3 with Bushwhack (W) online - Nidalee can duel surprisingly well and invade Scuttler against weaker junglers. Javelin Toss poke combined with Cougar form trades creates kill pressure.
Mid Game
Lich Bane + Sorcerer's Shoes completion - Direct damage spike enabling one-shot potential on isolated targets. Cougar Q (Takedown) auto-attack reset combos burst squishy champions.
Late Game
Full build with Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass - Sustained team fight presence with high burst damage, invulnerability window, and healing utility. Hunting isolated targets becomes lethal.
Enemy Comp Analysis
Scanning...
Key Threats
Learn how to close games and climb with AI-analyzed strategies
Learn Win ConditionsBased on 10,000+ Emerald+ games