Trundle vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Trundle is a strong early duelist who should leverage his high invade resistance and river contest ability to disrupt Nidalee's tempo jungling.
Focus on using pillar and stat steal to win extended fights and control objectives, as Nidalee struggles against sustained tank pressure.

Jungle Plan

Path to contest Scuttle crab aggressively when your lanes can follow and use (E) to trap Nidalee in narrow river passages.
Invade Nidalee's jungle camps after tracking her start and when lanes have priority to deny her tempo and objective control.
Use your superior dueling and sustain to set up vision around dragon and Rift Herald, forcing Nidalee into team fights where she is less effective.

Danger windows

Beware Nidalee's early invade window around level 2-3 when her fast clear and mobility let her punish weak jungle starts.
Isolated river fights without lane priority can be lethal due to Nidalee's poke and disengage tools.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights are risky; avoid contesting objectives if Nidalee has better vision or lane control.

Early game

Start with a full clear that positions you near the river to contest or secure first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid early direct invades against Nidalee's fast clears and high mobility unless you have vision and lane support.
Prioritize tracking Nidalee's pathing to counter-gank effectively and punish her when she overextends for spears or invades.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) drastically improves your dueling by stealing health and resistances; target Nidalee's frontline or tanky allies to win extended fights.
First completed dueling item enhances your ability to pressure side lanes and punish Nidalee's weaker isolated defenses.
Nidalee's early spear and cougar damage spike requires you to respect her poke and avoid extended fights without (W) active.

Win conditions

Convert early dueling wins into dragon and Rift Herald control by establishing vision and trapping Nidalee with (E).
Use (Q) and (W) to force extended fights and pillar to cut off Nidalee's escape routes, denying her poke advantage.
Deny Nidalee free farm and tempo by invading after Scuttle contests and punishing her when she overextends for spears or camps.