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Nidalee Patch History

Assassin / Mage

League ClassicAlso in: Nidalee in Wild RiftNidalee in League of Legends

Nidalee Current Status

Nidalee was last nerfed in Patch 26.19 (). Across 2 patches, Nidalee has received 1 nerf since release in Patch 26.15.

Build GuideRabadon's DeathcapVoid StaffLich BaneTop +1 more role

Nidalee Build Guide (Top)

Nidalee makes melee top laners miserable: Javelin Toss and Bushwhack harass from range, Primal Surge heals back any trade, and at six the cougar adds an execute to a kite pattern that never ends.

Summoner Spells

FlashTeleport

Runes

  • Mark of Magic Penetration9x Mark of Magic Penetration (+1 Magic Penetration)
  • Seal of Armor9x Seal of Armor (+1 Armor)
  • Glyph of Ability Power9x Glyph of Ability Power (+1.2 Ability Power)
  • Quintessence of Ability Power3x Quintessence of Ability Power (+5 Ability Power)

Magic penetration makes max-range spears take half a health bar; ability power scales the heal, armor seals cover cougar trades.

Masteries 21/0/9

Offense (21)
Summoner's Wrath 0/10/1
Fury 0/40/4
Sorcery 4/44/4
Butcher 0/20/2
Deadliness 0/40/4
Blast 4/44/4
Destruction 0/10/1
Havoc 3/33/3
Weapon Expertise 0/10/1
Arcane Knowledge 1/11/1
Lethality 0/20/2
Brute Force 0/20/2
Mental Force 3/33/3
Spellsword 1/11/1
Frenzy 0/10/1
Sunder 0/30/3
Archmage 4/44/4
Executioner 1/11/1
Utility (9)
Summoner's Insight 1/11/1
Wanderer 0/30/3
Meditation 3/33/3
Improved Recall 0/10/1
Scout 0/10/1
Mastermind 2/32/3
Expanded Mind 3/33/3
Artificer 0/20/2
Greed 0/40/4
Runic Affinity 0/10/1
Vampirism 0/30/3
Biscuiteer 0/10/1
Wealth 0/20/2
Awareness 0/40/4
Strength of Spirit 0/30/3
Explorer 0/10/1
Pickpocket 0/10/1
Intelligence 0/30/3
Nimble 0/10/1

21/0/9 caster page: ability power feeds spear, heal and cougar swipes alike; utility covers her constant mana drain.

Skill Order R > Q > E > W

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Javelin Toss / TakedownQQQQQ
Bushwhack / PounceWWWWW
Primal Surge / SwipeEEEEE
Aspect Of The CougarRRR

Max Javelin Toss - the spear is the champion. Primal Surge second for attack speed and sustain; traps last, one is enough for vision.

Item Build

Starting

Boots of SpeedBoots of SpeedHealth Potionx3Health Potion

Boots and potions - the kite starts at level one.

Early goals

Doran's RingDoran's RingTear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessBoots of SpeedBoots of Speed

A ring and a Tear - spear spam is a mana bill; boots finish the kite.

Core build

Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapVoid StaffVoid StaffLich BaneLich Bane

Deathcap makes spears lethal, Void Staff keeps them lethal, Lich Bane makes cougar swipes burst.

Boots

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's ShoesMercury's TreadsMercury's Treads

Sorcerer's Shoes for spear damage; Mercury's Treads into heavy crowd control.

Situational

Archangel's StaffArchangel's StaffZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassRylai's Crystal ScepterRylai's Crystal ScepterBanshee's VeilBanshee's Veil

Archangel's converts the Tear, Zhonya's covers cougar dives, Rylai's makes kiting unfair, Banshee's against picks.

Item path informed in part by Riot's in-client recommendations and the League of Legends Wiki's 2013 strategy page (CC BY-SA).

Ability DetailsFull kit, stats, and scaling
ProwlLC
Passive - Prowl

Moving through brush increases Nidalee's Movement Speed by 15% for 2 seconds.

Javelin Toss / TakedownLC
Q - Javelin Toss / Takedown
Cost: 50/60/70/80/90 Mana
CD: 6

Human: Nidalee tosses her javelin, dealing between 55/95/140/185/230 (+65% AP) and 137.5/237.5/350/462.5/575 (+162.5% AP) magic damage on impact based on how far Nidalee is away from the target. Cougar: Nidalee's next attack deals between 40/70/100/80/105 (+100% AD) and 120/210/300/240/315 (+300% AD) physical damage based on the target's missing Health.

Bushwhack / PounceLC
W - Bushwhack / Pounce
Cost: 60/75/90/105/120 Mana
CD: 18

Human: Nidalee lays a trap that deals 80/125/170/215/260 (+40% AP) magic damage over 2.5 seconds, reveals the target, and shreds their Armor and Magic Resist by 20/25/30/35/40% for 12 seconds. Traps last for 4 minutes. Cougar: Nidalee lunges forward, dealing 125/175/225/190/235 (+40% AP) magic damage to surrounding enemies.

Primal Surge / SwipeLC
E - Primal Surge / Swipe
Cost: 60/80/100/120/140 Mana
CD: 10

Human: Nidalee heals an allied champion for 50/85/120/155/190 (+70% AP) and grants them 20/30/40/50/60% Attack Speed for 7 seconds. Cougar: Nidalee claws at enemies in front of her, dealing 150/225/300/250/310 (+60% AP) magic damage.

Aspect Of The CougarLC
R - Aspect Of The Cougar
CD: 4

Human: Nidalee transforms into a vicious cougar, gaining 20 Movement Speed, and her basic abilities become Takedown, Pounce, and Swipe. Cougar: Nidalee transforms back into human form.

Base Stats

HP: 460
HP/lvl: 90
HP Regen: 1.12
AD: 52.5
AD/lvl: 3.5
Armor: 18.5
Armor/lvl: 3.5
MR: 30
Attack Range: 525
Attack Speed: 0.67
Move Speed: 335
Mana: 265

Nidalee Nerfs & Changes

Patch 26.19

nerf

We're putting in a few more historical-accuracy changes for Nidalee this patch. There won't be a huge power gain here, but it will allow oldschool expert Nidalee players to activate their old combos.

W - Bushwhack

  • Vision: Now gives 250u of vision for 0.5s when cast.
  • Damage Duration: 4s → 2.5s. Total damage unchanged.
  • Attack Timer: Now resets Nidalee's basic attack timer.

Patch 26.15

new

Nidalee added to League Classic

Added to League Classic at launch.

[New] Champion

  • Nidalee joins the League Classic roster with their classic-era kit.

Related League Classic Champions

Nidalee League Classic FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nidalee last changed in League Classic?
Nidalee was last nerfed in League Classic Patch 26.19, released September 22, 2026. That patch changed W - Bushwhack (Vision: Now gives 250u of vision for 0.5s when cast).
How many Nidalee nerfs are there in League Classic?
Nidalee nerfs: 1, with no buffs recorded. Nidalee has been changed in 2 League Classic patches.
Was Nidalee changed in League Classic Patch 26.20?
No - Nidalee was not changed in Patch 26.20. Its most recent change was in Patch 26.19.
What is the best Nidalee build in League Classic?
Nidalee's League Classic build guide is for Top, with core items Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff and Lich Bane. The full guide on this page covers items, runes, masteries and skill order.
When was Nidalee released in League Classic?
Nidalee was released in League Classic in Patch 26.15 on July 29, 2026.