Nidalee Jungle Build Guide: Best Runes & Items for Patch 14.23

Nidalee Jungle Build Guide: Best Runes & Items for Patch 14.23

By Marcus Chen

December 10, 2024 at 01:11 AM

Nidalee excels as an early game jungler, focusing on aggressive ganking and map control. Here's the optimal setup for success:

Most Effective Build (53.3% Win Rate):

  • Summoner Spells: Flash, Smite
  • Core Items: Lich Bane > Sorcerer's Shoes > Shadowflame
  • Final Items: Zhonya's Hourglass > Rabadon's Deathcap > Void Staff
  • Skill Order: Q > E > W
  • Runes: Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter, Transcendence, Waterwalking

Alternative Build (51.3% Win Rate):

  • Core Items: Liandry's Torment > Sorcerer's Shoes > Horizon Focus
  • Final Items: Zhonya's Hourglass > Rabadon's Deathcap > Banshee's Veil
  • Runes: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, Coup de Grace, Transcendence, Waterwalking

Best Matchups:

  • Ambessa (54.0%)
  • Shyvana (52.0%)
  • Zed (51.8%)
  • Zac (51.7%)
  • Teemo (51.2%)

Worst Matchups (Avoid):

  • Ivern (45.2%)
  • Nunu & Willump (46.3%)
  • Skarner (46.8%)
  • Fiddlesticks (46.9%)
  • Talon (47.0%)

Key Tips:

  • Prioritize early ganks to snowball your advantage
  • Use W to jump walls for unexpected gank paths
  • Poke enemies with long-range Q before engaging in team fights
  • Coordinate with teammates who have strong engage potential like Quinn (60% duo win rate) or Zac (57.8% duo win rate)

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