The most effective core build for Nidalee consists of Lich Bane, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Shadowflame, which maintains a 51.7% win rate. For a more aggressive approach, the build including Lich Bane, Shadowflame, and Rabadon's Deathcap has a significantly higher 63.0% win rate. You should prioritize Sorcerer's Shoes as your boots, as they are chosen in 83.0% of games.

The primary rune path is Domination with Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, and Treasure Hunter. For the secondary tree, take Sorcery with Transcendence and Waterwalking. This setup currently has a 34.8% pick rate, although it currently holds a 40.1% win rate in Platinum+ games.

Nidalee Jungle is currently ranked in the B tier. This placement reflects her 47.5% win rate and her low pick rate of 1.1%. She is considered a niche pick that requires significant mastery due to her 8/10 difficulty rating.

In the current patch, Nidalee Jungle has an overall win rate of 47.5% across 623 analyzed games. This win rate is consistent for both general play and specific item builds. Her ban rate remains very low at 0.2%, suggesting she is rarely contested in the draft phase.

While the data focuses on Platinum+ games, Nidalee's 47.5% win rate and 8/10 difficulty suggest she is difficult to pilot effectively. Her carry score of 6.4/10 indicates she has potential, but her mechanical complexity might make her less reliable in lower ranks where precision is key. Players in lower elos may struggle to find success compared to more straightforward junglers.

Nidalee is a high-difficulty champion rated 8/10, making her a rewarding but challenging choice for a main. While her base win rate is low at 47.5%, dedicated players can achieve a 69.8% win rate by mastering her Q > E > W skill order. If you enjoy a high-skill ceiling Assassin and Mage playstyle, she can be worth the investment.

Nidalee's win rate is currently on the lower side at 47.5% because she is a high-difficulty champion who received no buffs this patch. Her success is highly dependent on landing skill shots and utilizing her Q > E > W skill max order, which actually sees a high 69.8% win rate when executed correctly. The low overall win rate likely stems from players struggling with her complex 8/10 difficulty mechanics.

Statistically, Dusk and Dawn is the best first item with a high 66.7% win rate, though it is only picked in 1.9% of games. Most players start with Scorchclaw Pup and Health Potion to aid their initial jungle clear. Lich Bane is also a staple early item that synergizes with her assassin kit to provide burst damage.

You should pick Nidalee when your team needs a high-mobility AP assassin and you are confident in your ability to land spears. She is a B tier pick, so she is best used as a comfort choice rather than a meta-dominant power pick. Because her ban rate is only 0.2%, she is almost always available if the matchup looks favorable.

Nidalee's biggest power spike occurs when she begins maxing her Q, which leads to a 69.8% win rate. You should play around the completion of your first major item, such as Dusk and Dawn or Lich Bane, to maximize your assassination potential. During this time, look for aggressive invades and long-range Javelin Toss opportunities to snowball the game.

Nidalee is strongest in the early and mid-game where she can utilize her high mobility and burst to pressure the map. Her skill order of Q > E > W is designed to maximize her mid-game impact, resulting in a 69.8% win rate for that specific path. As a B tier assassin with a 47.5% overall win rate, she can struggle if the game goes too late without a lead.

Nidalee received no direct changes, buffs, or nerfs in Patch 16.2.1. Furthermore, there were no changes to the items in her core build during this update. Her performance and B tier status remain unchanged from the previous data cycle.

The data shows that the Dark Harvest and Sorcery secondary with Transcendence and Waterwalking is the standard choice. While this setup has a 40.1% win rate, it is the most common configuration for her assassin and mage playstyle. Since no specific matchup data is provided, focusing on this high-mobility and burst-oriented setup is generally the safest bet.