Locke vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Locke into Nidaleemedium

Overview

Prioritize fast clears and track Nidalee's path to avoid early invades and counter her tempo.
Use mark setup with and reset chains with to punish low-health targets.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 when Nidalee's poke and mobility dominate skirmishes.

Path for a full clear then look to counter-invade Nidalee's jungle if she overextends after failed spears.
Prioritize river control and vision to deny Nidalee safe access to Scuttle and early objectives.
Use marks and resets to chain ganks on low-health targets after lane priority is secured.

Early invade windows around levels 2-3 when Nidalee can punish weak clears with spears and pounces.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision, as Nidalee's mobility and poke make counter-invades risky.
Be cautious when low on health after using or failed resets, as you lose chase and sustain.

Full clear quickly to reach level 3 and unlock your full combo before Nidalee can punish weak clears.
Contest Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and you can safely avoid Nidalee's spears.
Avoid invading early unless you have lane priority or Nidalee shows on the opposite side of the map.

Level 3 unlocks your full trade pattern: mark with , commit with , and follow with .
Level 6 greatly increases execute threat, forcing Nidalee to play cautiously around low-health targets.
First completed assassin or AP skirmish item boosts your kill potential on marked enemies and reset chains.

Convert jungle tempo into objectives by punishing Nidalee's overextensions and securing Scuttle control.
Use marks and execute pressure to force skirmishes and snowball lanes.
Deny Nidalee free farm and resets by invading her jungle when lanes have priority and ganks are available.

Tactical tip

For Locke vs Nidalee, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.