Udyr vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Udyr vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Udyr's superior clear speed and dueling power let him control jungle tempo and contest river early.
Prioritize using Udyr's mobility and stun to punish Nidalee's poke and invade attempts before she gains tempo.

Jungle Plan

Use Udyr's fast clears to cycle camps and track Nidalee's path for counter-jungling opportunities when lanes can cover your exits.
Invade Nidalee's jungle when you spot her on the opposite side or after she wastes her poke cooldowns to deny her tempo.
Prioritize river vision and control around dragon and Herald to leverage Udyr's objective control and force Nidalee into reactive plays.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early as Nidalee's poke and mobility can outmaneuver Udyr before level 3.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority since Nidalee's poke and traps can zone effectively.
Low-health clears expose Udyr to Nidalee's invade and spear poke; reset or retreat to safe camps when below half health.

Early game

Full clear quickly to reach level 3 before Nidalee and decide between invading or securing first Scuttle based on lane priority.
Contest first Scuttle only when your nearby lanes have priority to avoid overextension against Nidalee's poke and mobility.
Avoid early fights without vision as Nidalee's spear and pounce combo can punish isolated clears or weak health states.

Power spikes

Level 3 power spike increases Udyr's dueling and invade threat; use empowered stance and stun to contest camps aggressively.
First major item completion boosts Udyr's sustain and damage, enabling stronger objective control and skirmishes.
Nidalee's spear and cougar form combo spike early; respect her poke cooldowns to avoid losing health in river fights.

Win conditions

Convert Udyr's elite clear speed and stun into sustained jungle pressure by counter-jungling Nidalee's camps when lanes have priority.
Use river control and vision to secure early dragons and Rift Herald, leveraging Udyr's objective control to snowball.
Focus on mid-game skirmishes where Udyr's dueling and crowd control can deny Nidalee's scaling and teamfight impact.