Nidalee vs Viego JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nidalee vs Viego

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Nidalee's very high early pressure and fast clear to invade Viego's slower jungle and deny camps before he can reach skirmishes.
Prioritize river control and Scuttle vision when lanes have priority to leverage Nidalee's poke and mobility against Viego's medium invade resistance.
This is a snowball matchup where Nidalee must build tempo early to prevent Viego from scaling into strong reset fights.

Jungle Plan

Invade Viego's jungle early to deny camps and force him into defensive clears before his first fighter item spike.
Use traps and spears to control river entrances and secure Scuttle when lanes can assist or have priority.
Track Viego's pathing and shadow lanes with strong CC to counter-gank his skirmishes and prevent his reset chains.

Danger windows

Beware of Viego's level 6 (R) ready state, especially in skirmishes where one takedown can start a reset chain.
Avoid low-health clears and isolated river fights where Viego can capitalize on his stun (W) and camouflage (E) for surprise engages.
Respect lane states where Viego's allies can move first to assist him in river fights or counter-ganks.

Early game

Start with a full clear path to hit level 3 quickly and look for level 3 invades on Viego's weak early clears.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to reduce risk of counter-ganks.
Avoid isolated river fights early unless you have vision and health advantage to punish Viego before he gets resets.

Power spikes

Nidalee spikes early with level 3 full clear and spear poke; use this to invade and force Viego off camps.
Respect Viego's level 6 (R) spike where he gains execute and reset mobility; avoid fights unless you have a clear advantage.
Punish Viego before he completes his first fighter item, as his sustained dueling and reset threat are weaker then.

Win conditions

Use Nidalee's faster clears and poke to invade and deny Viego jungle camps repeatedly, preventing his scaling.
Control river vision and Scuttle to set up picks and force Viego into unfavorable fights.
Convert early takedowns into dragon and Rift Herald control to snowball advantages before grouped fights reduce Nidalee's pick potential.