Nidalee vs Master Yi Jungle Matchup

Nidalee Jungle wins 43.8% of 1,344 Low Elo games against Master Yi Jungle, -1.5 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

How to play as Nidalee

After Javelin Toss(Q) hits, wait for Alpha Strike(Q) to end before following with Takedown(Q); if Yi begins Meditate(W), hold your burst until the channel ends because it reduces incoming damage.

Track Yi and set up a countergank before level 6. If you gain an early lead, use it to deny camps, and avoid a straight duel unless you are substantially ahead.

Javelin Toss(Q) or Bushwhack(W) can start Nidalee's Hunt on Yi; Alpha Strike(Q) makes Yi untargetable during its dash, while Meditate(W) restores health and reduces incoming damage.

Sources

These notes come from r/NidaleeMains, checked against the champions' abilities.