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Nidalee

Starter Guide: AP Spear Poke Nidalee (Mid) Mid

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Item Build

Starting Items

Core Build

Situational Options

Total stats from Core Build
390 Ability Power15 Magic Penetration250 Mana45 Movement Speed5% Movement Speed

Skill Level Order

18 Levels Planned
Ability 123456789101112131415161718
Javelin Toss / Takedown Q
Javelin Toss / Takedown
14579
Bushwhack / Pounce W
Bushwhack / Pounce
314151718
Primal Surge / Swipe E
Primal Surge / Swipe
28101213
Aspect Of The Cougar R
Aspect Of The Cougar
61116

Spells & Runes

30 / 30 Runes · 2 Spells

Summoner Spells

Flash Ignite

Rune Page

Marks

9 / 9 Sockets
  • 9× Mark of Magic Penetration +1 Magic Penetration (+9 total)

Seals

9 / 9 Sockets
  • 9× Seal of Armor +1 Armor (+9 total)

Glyphs

9 / 9 Sockets
  • 9× Glyph of Magic Resist +1.4 Magic Resist (+12.6 total)

Quintessences

3 / 3 Sockets
  • 3× Quintessence of Ability Power +5 Ability Power (+15 total)

Total Rune Statistics

30 / 30
Magic Penetration +9
Armor +9
Magic Resist +12.6
Ability Power +15

Masteries

21 / 0 / 9

Offense

21
0/1

Summoner's Wrath

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/4

Fury

Not taken · 4 max ranks

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4/4

Sorcery

4 of 4 ranks taken
1: +1% Cooldown Reduction
2: +2% Cooldown Reduction
3: +3% Cooldown Reduction
4: +4% Cooldown Reduction
0/2

Butcher

Not taken · 2 max ranks

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0/4

Deadliness

Not taken · 4 max ranks

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4/4

Blast

4 of 4 ranks taken
1: +0.25 Ability Power per level
(4.5 Ability Power at champion level 18)
2: +0.5 Ability Power per level
(9 Ability Power at champion level 18)
3: +0.75 Ability Power per level
(13.5 Ability Power at champion level 18)
4: +1 Ability Power per level
(18 Ability Power at champion level 18)
0/1

Destruction

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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3/3

Havoc

3 of 3 ranks taken
1: Increases damage dealt by 0.67%
2: Increases damage dealt by 1.33%
3: Increases damage dealt by 2%
0/1

Weapon Expertise

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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1/1

Arcane Knowledge

1 of 1 ranks taken
1: +8% Magic Penetration
0/2

Lethality

Not taken · 2 max ranks

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0/2

Brute Force

Not taken · 2 max ranks

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3/3

Mental Force

3 of 3 ranks taken
1: 2 Ability Power
2: 4 Ability Power
3: 6 Ability Power
1/1

Spellsword

1 of 1 ranks taken
1: Deals 5% of your Ability Power in magic damage to the target on each basic attack
0/1

Frenzy

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/3

Sunder

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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4/4

Archmage

4 of 4 ranks taken
1: Increases Ability Power by 1.25%
2: Increases Ability Power by 2.5%
3: Increases Ability Power by 3.75%
4: Increases Ability Power by 5%
1/1

Executioner

1 of 1 ranks taken
1: Increases damage dealt by 5% to targets below 50% Health

Defense

0
0/1

Summoner's Resolve

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/3

Perseverance

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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0/4

Durability

Not taken · 4 max ranks

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0/2

Tough Skin

Not taken · 2 max ranks

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0/3

Hardiness

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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0/3

Resistance

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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0/1

Bladed Armor

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/2

Unyielding

Not taken · 2 max ranks

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0/2

Relentless

Not taken · 2 max ranks

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0/1

Veteran's Scars

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/1

Safeguard

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/1

Block

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/3

Tenacious

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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0/3

Juggernaut

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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0/1

Defender

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/3

Legendary Armor

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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0/1

Good Hands

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/1

Reinforced Armor

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/1

Honor Guard

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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Utility

9
1/1

Summoner's Insight

1 of 1 ranks taken
1: Improves the following Summoner Spells:

Teleport Reduces cast time by 0.5 second
Revive Grants bonus Health on Revive for 2 minutes
Flash Reduces cooldown by 15 seconds
Clarity Increases Mana restored by 25%
Clairvoyance Grants additional vision of enemy units revealed
0/3

Wanderer

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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3/3

Meditation

3 of 3 ranks taken
1: +1 Mana Regen per 5 seconds
2: +2 Mana Regen per 5 seconds
3: +3 Mana Regen per 5 seconds
1/1

Improved Recall

1 of 1 ranks taken
1: Reduces the cast time of Recall by 1 second and Enhanced Recall by 0.5 seconds
0/1

Scout

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/3

Mastermind

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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3/3

Expanded Mind

3 of 3 ranks taken
1: +4 mana per level (+72 at level 18)
2: +7 mana per level (+126 at level 18)
3: +10 mana per level (+180 at level 18)
0/2

Artificer

Not taken · 2 max ranks

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0/4

Greed

Not taken · 4 max ranks

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1/1

Runic Affinity

1 of 1 ranks taken
1: Increases the duration of shrine, relic, quest, and neutral monster buffs by 20%
0/3

Vampirism

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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0/1

Biscuiteer

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/2

Wealth

Not taken · 2 max ranks

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0/4

Awareness

Not taken · 4 max ranks

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0/3

Strength of Spirit

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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0/1

Explorer

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/1

Pickpocket

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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0/3

Intelligence

Not taken · 3 max ranks

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0/1

Nimble

Not taken · 1 max ranks

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Guide & Strategy Breakdown

AP Spear Poke Nidalee throws Javelin Toss (Q) from 1500 range for 1000+ damage, heals it back with Primal Surge (E), and roams in Cougar Form (R).

AP Spear Poke Nidalee throws Javelin Toss (Q) from 1500 range for 1000+ damage, heals it back with Primal Surge (E), and roams in Cougar Form (R).

How it plays

Nidalee threatens people who thought they were standing at a safe distance. Javelin Toss (Q) gets stronger the further it flies, up to 250% damage (+162.5% AP ratio) at maximum range, so a Season 3 spear out of the fog takes half a health bar. Cougar Form (R) costs nothing to use and gives her mobility, waveclear and a pounce that finishes anyone low.

What to buy

  • Starting Items: Doran's Ring and 2 Health Potions.
  • Core Build Rush: Sorcerer's Shoes (resourceless Pounce W and Swipe E clear waves while Sorcerer's Shoes maximizes spear penetration), Rabadon's Deathcap (scales Javelin Toss spear damage up to 250% at max range +162.5% AP ratio, stripping 70% of an enemy carry's HP in one hit), Void Staff (ensures long-range spears ignore magic resist built by enemy tanks), and Lich Bane (high AP turns Primal Surge E into a 500+ HP heal with a +60% attack speed buff, while Lich Bane empowers Cougar Form Takedown Q executes).
  • Situational Options: Deathfire Grasp, Zhonya's Hourglass, Athene's Unholy Grail, and Mejai's Soulstealer.

Summoners and skill order

  • Flash and Ignite (or Barrier).
  • Max Q (Javelin Toss) first for maximum long-range spear damage. Max E (Primal Surge) second for the AP healing and +60% attack speed buff. Max W (Bushwhack) third.

New to the champion?

Combos worth drilling

  • Spear & Cougar Execute: Land max-range Q (Javelin Toss) spear -> R (Cougar Form) -> W (Pounce) -> E (Swipe) -> Q (Takedown) execute.
  • Primal Surge Attack Speed: Cast E (Primal Surge) on yourself or ADC before taking towers for the +60% attack speed buff.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Don't Pounce (W) in without landing spear first: Jumping into melee range without spear chunk damage will result in dying.
  • Don't ignore Bushwhack (W) traps: Place W traps in river bushes to track enemy jungler movements.

Playing it out

  • Early Game (Levels 1-5): Use Bushwhack (W) traps to vision-map enemy jungle paths. Land max-range Q Javelin Toss spears when enemies step out of minion cover.
  • Mid Game (Levels 6-11): Swap to Cougar Form (R) to clear minion waves instantly with Pounce (W) + Swipe (E). Spear enemies from fog of war before objective fights.
  • Late Game (Levels 12+): Land one max-range Javelin Toss on an enemy carry to strip 70% of their HP. Pounce in with Cougar Form Takedown (Q) to finish them.

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