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How to play Nidalee Vanguard/Juggernaut in TFT Set 18

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Updated on Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026

Intro

She is wild and mysterious, her attacks fast and deadly.

She could one-shot enemy carry who hides in the corner, she could also attack 5 times per second.

Her name is Nidalee, and today we are learning how to play her.

There are mainly 3 variations for this Nidalee comp which are very good.

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1. Nidalee 4 Vanguard

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Main Carries: Nidalee and Morgana

Main Tank: Sentinel → Taric

2. Nidalee 4 Juggernaut

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Main Tank: Amumu → Maokai

3. Nidalee 2 Juggernaut / 2 Vanguard / 3 Riftbeast

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Remember to give the Alpha Mark to Scuttlecrab for his Green Buff!
It will make your team super tanky!

Guide

Key Conditions

  • 2 Stars Nidalee + 2 Stars 4-Costs Tank (Sentinel or Amumu) At Lv8

  • Strong mid-game tempo, since this is a 8-4 comp.

Itemization

For Nidalee

  • Guinsoo's Rageblade is key. Nidalee is a Magic Marksman, and her casting animation speed is tied to her attack speed.
  • Jeweled Gauntlet + Striker's Flail make the best combination. Since the Adaptor trait already gives Nidalee some AP, being able to crit + the damage amp will make her super strong; sometimes she can even one-shot the backline.
  • Nidalee BIS: Guinsoo's Rageblade + Jeweled Gauntlet + Striker's Flail
  • Nidale flex items: Rabadon's Deathcap, Gaint Slayer, Hextech Gunblade, Archangle's Staf

For Morgana

  • Morgana is a 2nd/support carry, so give her utility items.
  • Void Staff for the magic penetration, Morellonomicon for Burn/Wound.
  • Adaptive Helm is the best 3rd item, since it will make Morgana gain an additional 15% mana from all sources, and being a fighter her auto attack already gives her 10 mana, so she doesn't need Shojin + the items we mentioned, she already has a lot of mana regen.
  • Morgana BIS: Void Staff + Morellonomicon + Adaptive Helm
  • Morgana flex items: Hextech Gunblade, Blue Buff.

For Sentinel or Amumu

  • It's much better to solo-front them with Gargoyle Stoneplate.
  • Warmog's Armor adds health on top of the resistance.
  • Crownguard is considered the best tank item right now.

Sentinel and Amumu BIS: Gargoyle Stoneplate + Warmog's Armor + Crownguard

Later on, transfer those items to Taric 2-stars or Maokai 2-stars when you find them.

How to roll/Leveling

  • Roll at 4-2 after you reach Level 8.
  • Don't roll straight to 0. You should keep at least 10 gold so your econ can come back.
  • Be flexible with your frontline, as we mentioned, there are three variations, the 4 Vanguard and the 4 Juggernaut and the one with 3 Riftbeast, choose depend on your shops!
  • Once you hit 2-stars Nidalee and 2-stars 4-costs tank. you should try to reach Level 9 for the 5-costs tank and Alune.

Opening Examples

Blossom Blackthorn Opening

This is the best opening. Azir is super strong early and perfect with Nidalee's items. Yorick is super tanky, and Blossom upgrades your wisp for even more advantage.

Adaptor Blossom Opening

Using Adaptor itself for pivoting is also very smooth, but you have to make sure your main tank is upgraded. Otherwise, once he dies, Master Yi will be exposed to enemy fire. Or you could make Edge of Night on Master Yi, but you will have to reforge that later on.

Advanced Tips

  1. Nidalee's ult allows her to aim at the furthest enemy with her spear, so make sure to put Nidalee in the opposite corner from the enemy carry!
  2. Both Kog'Mow and Sentinel can provide magic penetration, so you don't have to build Void Staff on Morgana, but it's more consistent if you have it.
  3. Play Alune at 9 and transfer items from Morgana to her once Alune is 2-starred.
  4. Rerolling for Nidalee 3-stars at Lv8 is also a great way to secure 1st placement. Since 2 Nidalees are pretty strong anyway, this makes it a natural process.
  5. When you have the "Double Trouble" augment, you can play two Nidalees with two Sentinels (or two Amumus). It's really good.
  6. Choose The Bear for Primal's Blessing in order to execute low health enemies.

Hit other AP carries on the rolldown but not Nidalee? Don't worry! We have the guide prepared for you! <3

AP 8-4 Flex Guide Link

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