Vi vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Vi into Nidaleemedium

Overview

Use Vi's strong early dueling and lockdown to contest Nidalee's high tempo invade attempts.
Prioritize early river control and objective setup to offset Nidalee's poke and mobility.
Leverage picks with to convert pressure into dragon and Rift Herald.

Path toward lanes where ganks can force Nidalee's flash, then secure picks with .
Fight for river control and Scuttle when lanes hold priority to deny Nidalee vision and smite.
Counter-jungle Nidalee after successful ganks or when her camps are visible on the opposite side to punish her weaker clears.

Avoid Nidalee's level 2-3 invade attempts that punish weak clears without lane priority or vision.
Do not engage isolated river fights before is available due to Nidalee's poke and mobility.
Be cautious in forced smite fights on dragon or Herald as Nidalee's poke can soften you first.

Start with a three-camp clear if nearby lanes have gank priority; otherwise, full clear to match Nidalee's speed.
Contest first Scuttle only when lanes can assist to avoid Nidalee's poke and mobility.
Avoid early solo 1v1 fights without ready or lane backup due to Nidalee's poke.

Level 6 gives Vi guaranteed lockdown with for reliable picks and objective setups.
Early damage and survivability item spikes increase Vi's dueling power against Nidalee.
Punish Nidalee's missed spears before she reaches level 6 power spike.

Use early ganks empowered by and lockdown from to create picks for dragon and Rift Herald.
Deny Nidalee free farm and tempo by invading her jungle after successful ganks or when she is on the opposite side.
Maintain river vision and coordinate with lanes holding priority to secure objectives and force Nidalee into bad fights.

Tactical tip

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