Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Naafiri
VS
Champion 2
Nidalee
vs

51.2%
Naafiri win rate vs Nidalee
Skill matchup — could go either way
498
Games Analyzed
51.2%
Naafiri WR
48.8%
Nidalee WR
+96
Avg Gold Diff @15
Naafiri
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Nidalee
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Naafiri
Level 3
Nidalee
Level 3
Naafiri
Level 6
Nidalee
Level 6
Naafiri
1 item
Nidalee
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Naafiri is strongest mid game while Nidalee peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Naafiri deals AD damage while Nidalee deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Nidalee has range advantage. Naafiri should look for short trades when Nidalee uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Nidalee's Weakness
Nidalee's main weakness: Falls off hard late, skill-shot reliant, squishy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Naafiri Win Condition
R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin
Nidalee Win Condition
Spear poke, cougar execute, early game dominance
Recommended Items
Naafiri

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Nidalee's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Nidalee's burst
Nidalee

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Naafiri's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Naafiri's Worst Matchups
Nidalee's Worst Matchups
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