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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