Vi must leverage her strong early dueling and lockdown to contest Nidalee's high tempo and invade attempts without overcommitting.
Prioritize early river control and objective setup to offset Nidalee's poke and mobility advantages, aiming to convert picks into dragons and Heralds.
Jungle Plan
Path toward lanes where (Q) ganks can force Nidalee's flash, then use (R) to secure picks before objectives.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when lanes have priority, denying Nidalee vision and smite access.
Counter-jungle Nidalee after successful ganks or when her camps are visible on the opposite side, using your dueling strength to punish her weaker clear windows.
Danger windows
Nidalee's early invade attempts around level 2-3 can punish weak clears; avoid overextending without lane priority or vision.
Isolated river fights before Vi's (R) are dangerous due to Nidalee's poke and mobility; engage only with lane assistance.
Forced smite fights on dragon or Herald require careful timing as Nidalee's poke can soften you before the fight.
Early game
Start with a three-camp clear if early lanes show good gank potential; otherwise, opt for a full clear to keep pace with Nidalee's fast clears.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid Nidalee's spear poke and mobility counterplay.
Avoid early 1v1 fights unless (Q) is ready and lanes can assist, as Nidalee's poke and mobility make solo skirmishes risky.
Power spikes
Level 6 grants Vi guaranteed lockdown with (R), enabling reliable picks and objective setups; use this to force fights around dragon and Herald.
Early item spikes that enhance damage and survivability increase Vi's ability to duel Nidalee and contest objectives aggressively.
Nidalee's spear and mobility peak early; respect her threat before level 6 and punish missed skillshots to gain tempo.
Win conditions
Use early ganks empowered by (Q) and (R) lockdown to create picks that translate into dragon and Rift Herald control.
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 unfavorable fights.
Tip: For Vi vs Nidalee, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
