Nidalee

Nidalee, the Bestial Huntress, is one of Ixtal’s champions: a lethal killer who strikes from the shadows and a wielder of potent magic whose legend is woven into the wider world of Runeterra.

Nidalee carries the mark of their homeland in everything they do, and their tale is one thread in the larger story of the world.

Ties to Ixtal. An isolated jungle nation that masters elemental magic and hides from the rest of Runeterra. Nidalee is counted among the champions connected to Ixtal — explore the wider region on its Ixtal lore page.

Role in Runeterra. In the fiction, Nidalee is a lethal killer who strikes from the shadows and a wielder of potent magic, usually seen in the mid role in play. Their in-game kit echoes this identity, but the lore frames them first as a figure of the world rather than a set of numbers.

Powers and presence. On the battlefields of Runeterra, Nidalee lives and kills in the shadows, striking with speed and precision before an enemy even registers the threat, and commands arcane power, bending magic to their will in ways ordinary warriors never could. It is this identity — far more than any statistic — that defines how Nidalee is remembered across the world, and how allies and enemies alike come to fear or follow them.

Others of Ixtal. Nidalee shares the story of Ixtal with champions such as Malphite, Milio, Neeko, Qiyana. Reading their tales side by side reveals how a single region shapes very different heroes and villains.

From lore to gameplay. Once you know who Nidalee is, see how they play: Nidalee champion page, builds, counters, skins. Each page pulls current data so story and strategy stay connected.