Rengar vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rengar vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use Rengar's strong early invade and dueling power to contest Nidalee's fast clears and deny her tempo before level 6.
Prioritize controlling river brush to secure Scuttle fights and create pick opportunities with (R) before major objectives.

Jungle Plan

Path through brush-heavy routes to maximize surprise and invade Nidalee's jungle when lanes can cover your exit.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid being punished by Nidalee's poke and mobility.
Use (R) stealth to create picks around river brush before starting dragon or Rift Herald to secure objectives safely.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where Nidalee can poke and disengage easily with (Q) and (W).
Be cautious contesting Scuttle crab if lanes lack priority, as Nidalee's early invade and poke can force losing smite fights.
Watch for Nidalee's early invades around level 2-3 when she has high mobility and damage to punish weak clears.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear that keeps you healthy and positions you to contest first Scuttle if lanes have priority.
Avoid fighting Nidalee in open river areas without brush control, as her poke and mobility punish overextensions.
Use lane priority to invade Nidalee's jungle early and force her off camps before she reaches level 6 power spike.

Power spikes

Rengar spikes at level 6 with (R) stealth pick potential; use this to force enemy carries off the map and secure objectives.
Nidalee's early levels 2-3 are dangerous due to fast clears and poke; respect her spear and pounce threat before level 6.
Rengar's empowered (E) root provides strong dueling power near brush; use it to win isolated fights and punish Nidalee's overextensions.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and early invades into denying Nidalee's camps and forcing her behind in tempo.
Use (R) to create picks around river and jungle entrances, enabling safe dragon and Rift Herald setups.
Snowball leads by counter-jungling Nidalee and forcing teamfights where Rengar's pick potential can isolate key targets.