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

51.0%
Nidalee win rate vs Zed
Skill matchup — could go either way
237
Games Analyzed
51.0%
Nidalee WR
49.0%
Zed WR
+83
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nidalee
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Zed
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Sorcery
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Nidalee
Level 3
Zed
Level 3
Nidalee
Level 6
Zed
Level 6
Nidalee
1 item
Zed
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nidalee is strongest early game while Zed peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nidalee deals AP damage while Zed deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Nidalee has range advantage. Zed 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 Zed's Weakness
Zed's main weakness: Zhonya's, exhaust, tanks, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nidalee Win Condition
Spear poke, cougar execute, early game dominance
Zed Win Condition
Assassinate squishies with R combo, splitpush side lanes
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 Zed's AD damage

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

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Zed

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
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