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