Nidalee

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Peak popularity in 2016: 420 games, 55.5% win rate.
• Dropped in playoffs: 12.4% of its games happen there, against 15.9% across the dataset.
• Best duo: alongside Ornn, 72% over 25 games (+18.3 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Volibear in Jungle, 29% over 31 duels.
• Longest win streak: 10, from July 31, 2024 to August 5, 2024.
• The team that played it most is Gen.G (59 games, 78%).
• Strongest on it: Canyon at 2086 domination rating over 56 games on Nidalee.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

22 games this season, 59.1% win rate, 99th most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026. Win rate down 1.2 points against 2025.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
Gen.G	3	66.7%
BNK FEARX	3	100%
Cloud9	2	50%
GIANTX	2	50%
ThunderTalk Gaming	2	50%
Team WE	2	100%

How far each player outplays his direct opponent when he picks this champion — not his career rating. Same 1500 scale, games on this champion only (20+).

1. 1 Canyon 2086 +422 Active #10 · #2 Jungle · 56 games · 82.1%
2. 2 Cuzz 1852 +209 Active #13 · #3 Jungle · 34 games · 67.6%
3. 3 Peanut 1828 +186 Active #14 · #4 Jungle · 69 games · 62.3%
4. 4 Leyan 1827 +275 · 41 games · 53.7%
5. 5 Kanavi 1787 +97 Active #5 · #1 Jungle · 35 games · 71.4%
6. 6 Karsa 1717 +120 Active #33 · #8 Jungle · 41 games · 73.2%
7. 7 Clid 1716 +108 · 31 games · 61.3%
8. 8 Xun 1700 +177 Active #91 · #20 Jungle · 37 games · 51.4%
9. 9 Oner 1666 +27 Active #16 · #5 Jungle · 20 games · 60%
10. 10 Spirit 1642 +87 · 36 games · 69.4%
11. 11 Jankos 1623 +28 · 22 games · 72.7%
12. 12 Pyosik 1578 +114 Active #407 · #86 Jungle · 24 games · 37.5%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2011–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Nidalee. The gap is measured against its own 53.7% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Ornn	Top	25	72%	+18.3
Fiora	Top	26	69.2%	+15.5
Sylas	Mid	34	67.6%	+13.9
Zed	Mid	30	66.7%	+13
Yone	Mid	44	65.9%	+12.2
Jax	Top	39	64.1%	+10.4
Jinx	Bot	71	63.4%	+9.7
Taliyah	Mid	30	63.3%	+9.6

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Zyra	Support	25	28%	-25.7
Kha'Zix	Jungle	37	40.5%	-13.2
Viktor	Mid	95	41.1%	-12.6
Nami	Support	38	42.1%	-11.6
Kennen	Top	30	43.3%	-10.4
Ryze	Mid	69	43.5%	-10.2
Sett	Mid	73	43.8%	-9.9
Shen	Top	60	45%	-8.7

Across all seasons (2011–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Jarvan IV	Jungle	47	68.1%	+14.4
Graves	Jungle	164	62.8%	+9.1
Udyr	Jungle	37	62.2%	+8.5
Lillia	Jungle	101	59.4%	+5.7
Lee Sin	Jungle	157	57.3%	+3.6
Hecarim	Jungle	46	56.5%	+2.8
Zyra	Jungle	34	55.9%	+2.2
Kindred	Jungle	72	54.2%	+0.5

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Volibear	Jungle	31	29%	-24.7
Vi	Jungle	33	36.4%	-17.3
Trundle	Jungle	36	44.4%	-9.3
Xin Zhao	Jungle	35	45.7%	-8
Viego	Jungle	34	47.1%	-6.6
Elise	Jungle	123	48.8%	-4.9
Sejuani	Jungle	80	51.3%	-2.4
Olaf	Jungle	53	52.8%	-0.9

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 518 · 50.6%
• LCK 404 · 54.5%
• NA LCS 238 · 56.7%
• EU LCS 180 · 60.6%
• Worlds 123 · 55.3%
• Champions / OGN 111 · 49.5%
• LMS 86 · 54.7%
• PCS 77 · 54.5%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
Gen.G	59	78%
Invictus Gaming	58	55.2%
Counter Logic Gaming	42	54.8%
KT Rolster	42	57.1%
TSM	41	68.3%
Royal Never Give Up	35	62.9%
Cloud9	34	64.7%
AFAfreeca Freecs	34	35.3%
Team WE	32	59.4%
JD Gaming	32	65.6%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Nidalee?

Ornn as Top: 72% wins over 25 games together, +18.3 points against Nidalee's 53.7% average.

Which champion counters Nidalee in Jungle?

Volibear in Jungle: Nidalee only wins 29% of their 31 direct duels, -24.7 points below its average.

Which lane does Nidalee play in pro?

Mainly Jungle, which accounts for 82.7% of its 1,942 major-league games, with a 53.6% win rate. It is also seen Mid (10.9%).

Is Nidalee good in professional play?

Over 1,942 major-league games since 2011, Nidalee holds a 53.7% win rate. Its most played season was 2016 with 420 games, and it was last picked on September 18, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	10 · July 31, 2024 → August 5, 2024
Longest loss streak	9 · June 26, 2021 → July 3, 2021
Average game length	34m 15s · 33m 53s
Longest game	68m 50s · Team WE vs Oh My God
Shortest game	16m 54s · AFAfreeca Freecs vs SeolHaeOne Prince