Wukong vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Wukong vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Wukong thrives on reaching level 6 to leverage his strong engage and teamfight disruption against Nidalee's poke and mobility.
Manage tempo by focusing on efficient clears and avoiding early low-value invades where Nidalee's high early pressure and mobility dominate.

Jungle Plan

Path to support lanes with strong engage potential and coordinate level 6 ganks using (R) knockup for high-impact river fights.
Use clone deception to bait Nidalee's poke and cooldowns before committing to objective setups like dragon or Rift Herald.
Focus on counter-jungling Nidalee after level 6 when you can win duels and deny her tempo, especially around jungle entrances with vision control.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Nidalee's poke and mobility can punish Wukong's medium invade resistance.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle Crab without lane priority or vision as Nidalee can force smite fights with her early damage.
Low-health clears or forced objective fights before your ultimate are high-risk; prioritize health and cooldowns before engaging.

Early game

Prioritize a clean first clear to hit level 6 quickly, avoiding early river fights unless lanes have priority to support.
Contest first Scuttle Crab only if nearby lanes can assist, as Nidalee's fast clears and poke make solo contests risky.
Avoid early invades before level 6 unless you have vision and lane control to punish Nidalee's weaker clear phases.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks Wukong's (R) for teamfight disruption and skirmish advantage; use this to force Nidalee off objectives.
Nidalee's early level 3-4 power spike with poke and mobility requires Wukong to avoid extended fights before his ultimate.
Mid-game teamfight scaling favors Wukong's engage and sustained damage, increasing his impact over Nidalee's poke reliance.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 engage into river and dragon control by coordinating with lanes that can follow your (R) knockup.
Use clone to bait Nidalee's poke cooldowns, then invade or force objectives when her pressure drops.
Deny Nidalee's tempo by counter-jungling post-level 6 and leveraging superior dueling to secure Herald and dragon leads for your team.