Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Nidalee
VS
Champion 2
Skarner
vs

45.6%
Nidalee win rate vs Skarner
Skarner has the edge
160
Games Analyzed
45.6%
Nidalee WR
54.4%
Skarner WR
-349
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nidalee
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Nidalee
Level 3
Skarner
Level 3
Nidalee
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Nidalee
1 item
Skarner
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nidalee is strongest early game while Skarner peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nidalee deals AP damage while Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Poke vs All-in
Nidalee wants to whittle Skarner down from range. Skarner needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Skarner can't reach Nidalee, they lose. If they get on top, Nidalee is dead.
Range Advantage
Nidalee has range advantage. Skarner 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.
Nidalee Win Condition
Spear poke, cougar execute, early game dominance
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Nidalee

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

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