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

53.2%
Nidalee win rate vs Wukong
Nidalee has the edge
342
Games Analyzed
53.2%
Nidalee WR
46.8%
Wukong WR
+257
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nidalee
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Wukong
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Nidalee
Level 3
Nidalee
Level 6
Wukong
Level 6
Nidalee
1 item
Wukong
1 item
Wukong
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nidalee is strongest early game while Wukong peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nidalee deals AP damage while Wukong deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Poke vs All-in
Nidalee wants to whittle Wukong down from range. Wukong needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Wukong can't reach Nidalee, they lose. If they get on top, Nidalee is dead.
Range Advantage
Nidalee has range advantage. Wukong 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 Wukong's Weakness
Wukong's main weakness: Poke, early game, clone predictable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nidalee Win Condition
Spear poke, cougar execute, early game dominance
Wukong Win Condition
Clone outplays, double R knockup in teamfights
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 Wukong's AD damage
Wukong

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
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Wukong's Worst Matchups
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