Patch: 26.5
Patch: 26.5
Tier Tier 3
Win Rate 49.4%
Win Rate Change
+1.4%
Pick rate 1.0%
Ban rate 0.5%
Matches 4,592
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 26.5
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Scorchclaw Pup
Build Order
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Blasting Wand
Sheen
Aether Wisp
Lich Bane
Needlessly Large Rod
Hextech Alternator
Shadowflame
Completed Items
Sorcerer's Shoes
Lich Bane
Shadowflame
Zhonya's Hourglass
Rabadon's Deathcap
Hextech Rocketbelt
Situational Items
Mejai's Soulstealer
Void Staff
Liandry's Torment
Stormsurge
Banshee's Veil
Horizon Focus
Morellonomicon

Ability Max Order

70%

189 games

Javelin Toss / Takedown Q
Primal Surge / Swipe E
Bushwhack / Pounce W
Prowl
Javelin Toss / Takedown
Bushwhack / Pounce
Primal Surge / Swipe
Aspect Of The Cougar
1
E
2
Q
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
11
R
12
E
13
E
14
W
15
W
16
R
17
W
18
W
Damage Breakdown
7%
83%
11%

Key Insights

  • Cougar Form's
    Q
    deals % missing HP damage and 40% increased damage to Hunted targets.
  • Cougar Form's
    Q
    resets Nidalee's auto attack.
  • Cougar Form's
    W
    can target Hunted enemies from a higher range. Doing this or killing an enemy lowers its cooldown.
  • E
    heals up to 100% more HP based on the target's missing HP.
  • Q
    and
    W
    grant True Sight of the hit enemy.
  • Q
    deals up to 200% increased damage based on distance traveled.
  • Triggering
    P
    's Hunt resets
    R
    's cooldown.

Strengths

  • Excels at poking from a safe distance, especially before teamfights.
  • Excels with items that enhance her magic damage, burst potential, and mobility.
  • Scales well and has a strong early game. Has the option to play aggressively and invade the enemy jungler.

Weaknesses

  • Needs to constantly land
    Q
    or she'll have significantly lower damage output.
  • Significantly harder to play from behind.
  • Struggles against champions with mobility.
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