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

56.7%
Nidalee win rate vs Viego
Nidalee hard counters Viego
891
Games Analyzed
56.7%
Nidalee WR
43.3%
Viego WR
+534
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nidalee
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Viego
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Nidalee
Level 3
Viego
Level 3
Nidalee
Level 6
Viego
Level 6
Nidalee
1 item
Viego
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nidalee is strongest early game while Viego peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nidalee deals AP damage while Viego deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Nidalee has range advantage. Viego 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 Viego's Weakness
Viego's main weakness: Hard CC, burst, no possessions = weaker. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nidalee Win Condition
Spear poke, cougar execute, early game dominance
Viego Win Condition
Possess enemy champs for resets, R execute, snowball
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 Viego's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Viego's sustain/autos

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Viego

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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
Viego's Worst Matchups
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