6 Moon Druid/6 EK Fighter
We want EK for the bound weapon. Nidalee continuously throws spears, and we want to commit to that fantasy. Since we are strength based, Tavern Brawler is an obvious choice. You can abuse strength potions if you like, but I personally find it tedious. We go to level 6 for the additional feat and extra attack at level 5.
6 moon druid for the panther form, which is the most similar to Nidalee’s form in League. We want to be able to wild shape as a bonus action to replicate how swift and effortlessly Nidalee does it in game.
For spells, I prioritzed mobility and healing based spells. I wish Glyph of Warding was an option for this to emulate her traps, but it simply is not an option. I grabbed Faerie Fire to emulate the true sight she is given when an enemy steps on a trap.
The gear is not set in stone. It needs some experimenting with to find the perfect blend of druidic items with strength based attacks. The shar spear is ideal, however the decisions to get it can be tough for some, so the Selune spear is fine. Ofcourse, Nyrulna is an option, but it did not feel very “Nidalee” to me. Her spear in game does not do AOE damage. For the bow, it is really up to preference. The dead shot is an option for the decreased critical hit roll, but I prioritized Initiative with the Hellrider bow instead since we are not putting many points in dexterity.
Ofcourse, you can replace the +2 Wisdom Feat for Alert since we will not be spellcasting much, but it did not feel correct to have a druid with such a low Wisdom score. However, I might officially move that feat over to Alert after some more testing.
Is this an optimal, OP build? No ofcourse not. However, I think it captures Nidalee very well with the limited levels we get in game. Enjoy!
