MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Nidalee vs Aatrox
Nidalee vs Aatrox in Jungle: who wins more often?
Across 373 ranked games in Jungle, Nidalee beats Aatrox in 56% of them.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Nidalee ahead by 412 gold.
Nidalee at 15:00
- Gold: +412
- CS: -3
- XP: -66
Typical gap to Aatrox, from 370 games that reached 15:00.
Does Nidalee counter Aatrox?
On the count, yes. Nidalee takes 56% of 373 ranked Jungle games against Aatrox. Protect the edge: the rows below show what Nidalee wins with a gold lead at 10:00, and how far it drops from behind, so trade for that lead early and do not give it back.
Your Nidalee game plan against Aatrox
With a gold lead at 10:00, Nidalee wins 68% of 231 games in this matchup. Behind at the same mark, the rate drops to 36% over 142.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 68% | 231 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 36% | 142 |
| First blood | 62% | 262 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 65% | 184 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 68% | 172 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 60% | 121 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 71% | 48 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 6:47 and level 6 lands around 7:22. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.
Nidalee in Jungle: the items that actually get built
Into Aatrox specifically, Nidalee finishes Lich Bane first most often: 63.4% over 71 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Nidalee core is Lich Bane, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass: 53.6% across 1,574 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Scorchclaw Pup + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Lich Bane (9,541 games).
Skill plan: Nidalee players max Q first and take Q at level 1.