Diana vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize efficient full clears to reach level 6 before Nidalee can leverage her early invade pressure.
Avoid early river fights unless your nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks or objective control.

Jungle Plan

Opt for full clears into safe resets unless a clear lane priority or Nidalee's position allows for a counter-invade.
Fight for river control and Scuttle only when your lanes can move first or Nidalee is spotted on the opposite side.
Use level 6 (R) to force objective fights around Dragon or Rift Herald where you can hit multiple targets and secure leads.

Danger windows

Beware Nidalee's level 2-3 invade window when she can punish weak or slow clears.
Avoid isolated river fights without lane priority as Nidalee's poke and mobility make her dangerous.
Be cautious during forced Smite fights on objectives if low health or without backup, as Nidalee's poke can tilt fights.

Early game

Start with a full clear aiming for level 3 before contesting Scuttle to reduce risk against Nidalee's strong early invades.
Only contest first Scuttle when your lanes have priority and Nidalee is visible on the opposite side of the map.
Avoid early fights if you miss (Q) or (E) cooldowns, as Nidalee can punish weak clears or low-health states.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your (Q)+(W)+(E) burst combo with dash reset and shield; use this to punish Nidalee's overextensions or weak positioning.
Level 6 (R) greatly enhances your all-in and teamfight threat; look for picks or objective fights when available.
First completed AP skirmish item increases your damage and trade reliability; pressure objectives and waves more confidently after this.

Win conditions

Convert your faster clear speed and level 6 power spike into objective control around Dragon and Rift Herald.
Use your (R) to initiate or turn skirmishes, especially when multiple enemies cluster near objectives.
Track Nidalee's pathing to counter-invade camps and deny her tempo before she snowballs early leads.