Hecarim vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hecarim vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize fast full clears to reach mid-game power spikes before Nidalee can snowball early invades.
Use Hecarim's superior mobility and gank threat to punish overextended lanes and secure river control.
Manage tempo around objectives by leveraging ultimate fear for impactful engages in teamfights and skirmishes.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clears toward lanes with priority to enable fast cross-map ganks and objective setups.
Contest first Scuttle only when allied lanes can move first and offer counter-gank support.
Track Nidalee's pathing to anticipate her invades and counter-jungle safely or collapse with high-mobility engages.

Danger windows

Beware Nidalee's level 2-3 invade timing when her poke and mobility can punish slow clears.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision as Nidalee's poke and traps make early skirmishes risky.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite fights where Nidalee's burst can secure objectives.

Early game

Start full clear on camps that push lanes forward to maximize gank opportunities and tempo.
Avoid early river fights unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks or secure Scuttle.
Use speed to evade Nidalee's early invades and focus on maintaining high camp tempo for level and item spikes.

Power spikes

Hit level 6 and item spikes quickly to leverage (R) fear for strong objective fights and teamfight initiation.
Respect Nidalee's early spear (Q) and cougar damage spikes that enable her to punish weak clears or isolated fights.
Use (E) charge speed boosts to close distance and capitalize on Nidalee's lower sustain outside of heals.

Win conditions

Convert fast camp cycling and lane punishments into objective control around dragon and Rift Herald.
Use ultimate fear to initiate fights from fog and catch carries off-guard during objective setups.
Deny Nidalee free farm and tempo by counter-jungling and forcing her into reactive plays, securing mid-game dominance.