Gragas vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Gragas should manage mid-game river control and objective fights to counter Nidalee's early invade threat and fast clears.
Prioritize disrupting Nidalee's tempo by contesting Scuttle and using (R) to isolate her during dragon or Herald fights.

Jungle Plan

Path to lanes where (E) can interrupt Nidalee's engage or escape, punishing her if she overcommits.
Contest first Scuttle only when your laners have priority to safely deny Nidalee vision and tempo.
Use (R) to break Nidalee's objective setups by displacing her or forcing smite fights on your terms.

Danger windows

Beware Nidalee's level 2-3 invade window when her fast clear and poke can punish weak early clears.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision as Nidalee's mobility and poke make counter-ganks risky.
Be cautious fighting for Scuttle or objectives if your lanes lack priority, increasing counter-invade risk.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear to maintain health and prepare for early river presence.
Avoid full clears against Nidalee's faster clear speed; prioritize early Scuttle control only if nearby lanes have priority.
Hold (E) for counter-ganks or to disengage if Nidalee invades with spear poke and pounce mobility.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Nidalee or disengage her engage attempts, forcing her to respect your displacement.
After first core AP or tank item, leverage increased burst or durability to win short trades and contest objectives.
At level 3, execute full trade combos with (E) and (W) to punish Nidalee if she mispositions or misses spear.

Win conditions

Use (E) and (R) to create pick opportunities by interrupting Nidalee's mobility and forcing her out of fights.
Deny Nidalee free farm and tempo by contesting Scuttle and invading when lanes have priority.
Translate jungle control into dragon and Rift Herald advantages by breaking Nidalee's objective setups with (R) displacement.