Nidalee is a potent early-game jungle champion who excels at poke and assassination. Here's how to effectively counter her:

Strong Counter Picks:

• Ivern
• Nunu & Willump
• Skarner
• Rammus
• Talon

Early Game Strategy:

• Place deep wards in her jungle, especially near wall-jumping spots
• Watch for her wall-hopping mobility with W
• Invade early if possible, as she's vulnerable during her first clear
• Ward jungle entrances to track her movement

Mid-Game Tactics:

• Avoid getting poked by her spears (Q)
• Engage immediately if she overextends
• Stay grouped to prevent assassination attempts
• Use CC when she jumps in with W
• Don't split push alone when she's ahead

Power Spike Windows:

• Early levels: Strong Q damage
• Level 6: Minor spike (ultimate available from level 1)
• First item completion: Significant damage increase

Important Countering Tips:

• Group early to neutralize her pick potential
• Lock her down with CC during teamfights
• Maintain vision control around objectives
• Don't face-check brushes when she's missing
• Focus her down when she transforms into cougar form

Most vulnerable matchups for Nidalee include tanky junglers with reliable CC or high-mobility assassins who can pressure her early game.

Remember: Nidalee's effectiveness diminishes in the late game, so focusing on surviving her early pressure while scaling can be an effective strategy.

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