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
Vi
vs

50.9%
Nidalee win rate vs Vi
Skill matchup — could go either way
434
Games Analyzed
50.9%
Nidalee WR
49.1%
Vi WR
+73
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nidalee
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Vi
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Nidalee
Level 3
Vi
Level 3
Nidalee
Level 6
Vi
Level 6
Nidalee
1 item
Vi
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nidalee is strongest early game while Vi peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nidalee deals AP damage while Vi deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Nidalee has range advantage. Vi 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 Vi's Weakness
Vi's main weakness: Kiting, R is committal, squishy if behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nidalee Win Condition
Spear poke, cougar execute, early game dominance
Vi Win Condition
R point-and-click lockdown, gank with Q, burst squishies
Recommended Items
Nidalee

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Vi's AD damage

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

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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's Worst Matchups
Vi's Worst Matchups
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