Nidalee Jungle performs well against Ekko (53.1% win rate) based on 605 games. This matchup works well for Nidalee players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nidalee Jungle vs Ekko Jungle in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 2.7% popularity, Nidalee constantly encounters meta-dominant Ekko (3.8%, 19th place out of 63 Jungle champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Nidalee performance in the current patch. Optimize for consistency: Conqueror paired with Triumph (80.5% win rate, 1.2% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Lich Bane > Shadowflame > Mejai's Soulstealer with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 70%+ win rate against Ekko.
Win through macro: Nidalee takes the matchup (53.07%) despite falling behind in CS (6.27 vs 6.73/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Nidalee wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (649 vs 747/min), the 53.1% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Nidalee leads in both matchup win rate (53.1%) and KDA (2.90 vs 2.70) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| C | Tier | A+ |
| 53.1% | Matchup Winrate | 46.9% |
| 48.66% | Role Winrate | 50.51% |
| #55 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 2.7% | Pickrate | 3.8% |
| 2.9 | Average KDA | 2.7 |
| 426 | Gold per Minute | 472 |
| 6.27 | CS/Min | 6.73 |
| 0.17 | Wards per Minute | 0.19 |
| 649 | Damage per Minute | 747 |
The Nidalee versus Ekko matchup in the jungle is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Nidalee deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Ekko deals primarily magic damage (77.88%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Ekko, ranking 14th (versus 24th for Nidalee) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.7 versus 2.9) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Nidalee player to maintain constant pressure on Ekko, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Gain 10 Move Speed and 13 - 30 Adaptive Force (based on level) when in the rive…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …
Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
