Nidalee is a high-mobility jungle champion who excels at early game pressure and poke-heavy playstyle. This guide covers optimal rune choices and matchups for patch 14.23.

Optimal Rune Setup

• Primary: Precision
• Secondary: Sorcery
• Win Rate: 49.0%
• Pick Rate: 43.4% (based on 49,630 matches)

Key Runes

• Keystone: Conqueror
• Precision: Triumph, Legend: Haste, Cut Down
• Sorcery: Transcendence, Waterwalking

Favorable Matchups

• Ambessa (54.0% WR)
• Zed (52.0% WR)
• Shyvana (51.9% WR)
• Zac (51.7% WR)
• Teemo (51.2% WR)
• Karthus (51.1% WR)

Unfavorable Matchups

• Ivern (45.2% WR)
• Nunu & Willump (46.4% WR)
• Skarner (46.8% WR)
• Rammus (46.9% WR)
• Fiddlesticks (46.9% WR)
• Talon (47.1% WR)

Best Duo Synergies

• Quinn (60.0% WR)
• Zac (57.7% WR)
• Rengar (56.8% WR)
• Viego (54.4% WR)
• Riven (54.1% WR)
• Annie (53.3% WR)

Key Tips

1. Focus on early game dominance through frequent ganking
2. Use W to jump walls for unexpected gank paths
3. Poke enemies with long-range Q before engaging in team fights
4. Utilize terrain to maximize mobility and escape routes
5. Prioritize objectives after successful ganks

Remember to adapt your playstyle based on team composition and matchup difficulty while maintaining strong map presence through efficient jungle pathing and ganking opportunities.

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