Lee Sin vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lee Sin vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Lee Sin is an early-game snowball jungler focused on river control and early invades against Nidalee's fast clears and poke threat.
Prioritize contesting river and forcing skirmishes before Nidalee's tempo and poke reduce your impact.

Jungle Plan

Path aggressively toward enemy jungle entrances around level 3 to force river fights and deny Nidalee's fast clears.
Contest Scuttle when your lanes can pressure first; use successful ganks to reset camps and maintain tempo.
Prioritize early dragon control after winning river fights, using (R) to disrupt Nidalee's objective access and isolate targets.

Danger windows

Respect Nidalee's level 2-3 invade timing when she can punish weak clears with spear poke.
Avoid isolated river fights if you lack health or lane priority to counter-gank.
Be cautious during forced smite fights on dragon or Herald where Nidalee's poke and mobility can outmaneuver you.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear that leads to level 3 near river to threaten early invade or scuttle fight.
Only contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority to back you up against Nidalee's poke and mobility.
Avoid extended fights without vision; use (W) to reposition or escape Nidalee's spear poke and pounce.

Power spikes

At level 3, use full kit to force river duels and invade Nidalee before she finishes her first clear.
At level 6, leverage (R) to kick priority targets into your team or peel Nidalee off objectives.
Early damage item spike enhances your burst, enabling stronger skirmishes and objective fights.

Win conditions

Convert early river control and successful invades into dragon and Rift Herald objectives.
Use (Q) and (W) mobility to create unexpected gank angles and snowball lanes with priority.
Deny Nidalee free farm by tracking her path and counter-jungling when lanes can support your invade.