Standard — AP burst
Standard build maximizing damage output. Use on neutral matchups or when ahead.
14,900 total costBuilds — official CN server data (patch 7.2)
Safety — Zhonya
Defensive build adding survivability. Pick this against high enemy damage or when behind.
15,200 total cost +300g
Anti-resist
Anti-resist build for tanky enemies. Choose when multiple enemies build armor/magic resist.
15,200 total cost +300g
Recommended bootsBoots of Mana
Recommended runes: Dark Harvest
Situational adaptations
Zhonya's HourglassAgainst AD burst (assassins, Zed, Rengar…)
Banshee's VeilAgainst AP burst (Syndra, Fizz, Evelynn…)
Core build — historical analysis (patch 7.0e)
Foundational item core, without recent situational additions — kept as a base for understanding the kit. For the up-to-date build, see the section above.
The core build works because it matches Nidalee’s exact logic: she does not want messy fights played purely in melee range.
Recommended Build
Starter
Amplifying Tome
Lich Bane
Proc Sheen in forme cougar after Q Takedown burst
Infinity Orb
Executes low-health targets hit by Q Javelin Toss
Rabadon's Deathcap
AP max for Q Javelin Toss long range one-shot
Final Build
Boots & enchant
Sorcerer's Shoes
Stasis
Runes
Dark Harvest
his assassinations furtifs via Prowl accumulent Dark Harvest to a one-shot growing.
Sudden Impact
Pounce (forme cougar) dash triggers penetration on impact on the target wounded.
Hubris
Every spear-pick kill stacks adaptive force — the next Q crosses the one-shot threshold.
Eyeball Collector
Each kill gank boosts his AP to the javelins Q always more devastating.