A complete and concise jungle guide for Nidalee, focusing on optimal builds and strategies based on recent match data.

Core Build (53.2% WR, 10,990 matches)

• Summoners: Flash, Smite
• Runes: Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter + Transcendence, Waterwalking
• Items: Lich Bane > Sorcerer's Shoes > Shadowflame > Zhonya's Hourglass > Rabadon's Deathcap > Void Staff
• Skill Order: Q > E > W

Alternative Build (51.3% WR, 9,100 matches)

• Same Summoners
• Runes: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, Coup de Grace + Transcendence, Waterwalking
• Items: Liandry's Torment > Sorcerer's Shoes > Horizon Focus > Zhonya's Hourglass > Rabadon's Deathcap > Banshee's Veil

Best Matchups:

• Ambessa (54.3% WR)
• Zed (52.2% WR)
• Shyvana (52.0% WR)
• Zac (51.9% WR)
• Karthus (51.6% WR)

Counter Picks (Avoid):

• Ivern (45.6% WR)
• Nunu & Willump (46.6% WR)
• Skarner (46.7% WR)
• Talon (46.8% WR)
• Rammus (46.9% WR)

Key Tips:

• Dominate early game through frequent ganking
• Use W to jump walls for unexpected gank paths
• Poke with Q before engaging teamfights
• Focus on objective control using mobility advantage
• Prioritize farm and early pressure to snowball leads

Best Synergies:

• Quinn (59.8% WR)
• Rengar (57.4% WR)
• Zac (57.1% WR)
• Neeko (53.5% WR)
• Riven (53.5% WR)

Situational Items:

• Consider Stormsurge for burst-heavy compositions
• Build Banshee's Veil against high AP threats
• Opt for early Zhonya's against AD assassins

Rune Adjustments:

• Switch to Armor or Magic Resist shards based on enemy composition
• Consider Conqueror against tanky teams
• Take Dark Harvest for snowball potential

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