Matchup

Nidalee
Nidalee
42%
58%

vs

50.7%

over 144 games

Rammus
Rammus
44%
56%
Very tankyStrong engageHeavy CC

Skill matchup

Build vs Rammus

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Scorchclaw Pup
Health Potion

Core build

Lich Bane
1Mage
Mejai's Soulstealer
2
Hextech Rocketbelt
3Mage tank

Standard

Sorcerer's Shoes
4Magic pen
Shadowflame
5vs Tank

Summoner spells

411100%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Zhonya's Hourglass
5vs AD

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Banshee's Veil
5vs AP

Anti Tank

Shadowflame
5vs Tank
Void Staff
vs Tank
Stormsurge
vs Tank

DPS

Rabadon's Deathcap
Mage
Liandry's Torment
Mage tank
Blackfire Torch
Mage
Horizon Focus
Mage

Other options

Oblivion Orb
100.0% WR4 games
DominationDomination
Dark HarvestDark Harvest
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact
Grisly MementosGrisly Mementos
Treasure HunterTreasure Hunter
SorcerySorcery
TranscendenceTranscendence
WaterwalkingWaterwalking
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
NidaleeNidalee
RammusRammus
Aggressive
Careful
Careful

Rammus's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Spiked Shell (P)

Rammus gains bonus Attack Damage scaling with his Armor and Magic Resistance.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
312s7s12s
69s7s12s2m
96s7s12s2m
116s7s12s1m45
166s7s12s1m30
186s7s12s1m30

Playing against Rammus

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Magic damage counters him: Rammus stacks armor but is vulnerable to AP.

2

Do NOT auto-attack him when his W is active: every auto reflects massive damage back to you.

3

His Q can be blocked by minions or any unit — position yourself behind minions.

4

The taunt is targeted but short range: kite him and stay out of E range.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 8, 2026