Nidalee Jungle performs well against Kayn (53.9% win rate) based on 718 games. This matchup works well for Nidalee players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nidalee Jungle vs Kayn 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 Kayn (6.2%, 5th 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 (60.4% win rate, 1.0% 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 Kayn.
Lane dominance: Nidalee not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (6.27/min vs 5.78 for Kayn). This 0.49 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Nidalee wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (649 vs 701/min), the 53.9% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Nidalee leads in both matchup win rate (53.9%) and KDA (2.90 vs 2.30) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| C | Tier | B+ |
| 53.9% | Matchup Winrate | 46.2% |
| 48.66% | Role Winrate | 49.72% |
| #55 | Winrate Rank | #40 |
| 2.7% | Pickrate | 6.2% |
| 2.9 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 426 | Gold per Minute | 433 |
| 6.27 | CS/Min | 5.78 |
| 0.17 | Wards per Minute | 0.16 |
| 649 | Damage per Minute | 701 |
The Nidalee versus Kayn 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. Kayn deals mainly physical damage (87.45%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Nidalee is higher farming statistics (ranked 24th among role champions) (versus 47th for Kayn), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.3 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 Kayn, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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