Nidalee is an early-game dominant jungler who excels at aggressive ganking and long-range poke. Here's the optimal setup for success:

Most Effective Build (53.2% WR, 10,990 matches)

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

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

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

Best Matchups:

• Ambessa (54.3% WR)
• Zed (52.2% WR)
• Shyvana (52.0% WR)

Worst Matchups (Avoid):

• Ivern (45.6% WR)
• Nunu & Willump (46.6% WR)
• Skarner (46.7% WR)

Key Tips:

• Gank frequently in early game to build advantage
• Use W to jump walls for unexpected gank paths
• Poke enemies with Q before engaging in teamfights
• Focus on objective control and map presence
• Build adaptively based on enemy composition

Best Synergies:

• Quinn (59.8% WR)
• Rengar (57.4% WR)
• Zac (57.1% WR)

Situational Items:

• Build Armor or Magic Resist rune shards based on matchup
• Consider Banshee's Veil against heavy AP teams
• Zhonya's Hourglass for survivability against burst damage

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