Ashe - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
8.8%

Ashevs Nilah

AMarksmanSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ashe vs Nilah is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 52.1% win rate (+4.2%) over Ashe based on 71 games. Nilah wins the early laning phase while Ashe scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ashe build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ashe vs Nilah matchup.

Ashe Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ashe performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Nilah - 47.9% win rateNilah(47.9%)
Ashe - 47.9% win rate in this matchup
Ashe
47.9% WR
VS
Nilah vs Ashe matchup - 52.1% win rate
Nilah
52.1% WR

Who Wins the Ashe vs Nilah Matchup?

Nilah wins the Ashe vs Nilah matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 71
47.9%
Win Rate
52.1%
6.4
CS / min
6.5
799
DMG / min
727
12,871
Gold / game
13,926
120
Heal / min
285
352
DMG Mitigated / min
681
1.6
CC / min
0.3
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ashe vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Ashe vs Nilah matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 71 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 52.1% win rate compared to Ashe's 47.9%, giving Nilah a 4.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nilah controls the early laning stage, but Ashe outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nilah needs to press advantages before Ashe reaches their power spikes, while Ashe should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ashe leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Nilah is slightly favored, Ashe can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Nilah's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ashe vs Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown

Nilah wins the laning phase against Ashe in League of Legends

Nilah is favored during the laning phase against Ashe, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nilah holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Ashe
6.5Nilah
Ashe and Nilah farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
799Ashe
727Nilah
Ashe deals 72 more champion damage per minute than Nilah. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nilah choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ashe's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,871Ashe
13,926Nilah
Nilah generates a commanding 1,055 more gold per game than Ashe. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ashe should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.6Ashe
0.3Nilah
Ashe brings significantly more crowd control than Nilah, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ashe far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nilah should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
472Ashe
966Nilah
Nilah vastly out-sustains Ashe, healing and mitigating 493 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ashe is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ashe, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Ashe early game win rateAshe45.5%
Nilah early game win rateNilah54.5%
Late Game
Ashe
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ashe late game win rateAshe50.0%
Nilah late game win rateNilah50.0%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Ashe. This lopsided early game means Nilah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ashe at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nilah. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nilah has the edge early, but Ashe gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ashe Runes Against Nilah

Precision rune tree - Ashe primary runes vs NilahPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Ashe rune vs NilahPresence of Mind - best Ashe rune vs NilahLegend: Bloodline - best Ashe rune vs NilahCut Down - best Ashe rune vs Nilah
Inspiration rune tree - Ashe secondary runes vs NilahInspiration
Cash Back - best Ashe rune vs NilahApproach Velocity - best Ashe rune vs Nilah
66.7% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Ashe the best tools to compete against Nilah in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ashe matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ashe's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ashe build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ashe matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.27%9736.377012,95953.3%55.1%
49.24%7196.481413,20249.7%48.8%
52.18%6886.176412,81653.6%51.0%
49.63%6756.381313,44048.0%50.8%
55.14%4866.582313,07651.5%58.4%
52.70%4826.585613,48648.1%56.3%
52.99%3856.584013,30147.2%58.0%
53.89%3346.679213,31253.5%54.2%
51.91%3146.578512,45856.0%47.3%
52.87%2616.177313,10963.3%44.4%
49.34%2296.175712,50442.4%54.6%
58.29%2116.779613,55258.5%58.1%
52.71%2036.180912,66452.4%53.0%
55.79%1906.385413,51154.2%57.5%
47.75%1786.583213,35145.7%49.5%
49.11%1695.779513,01655.1%45.0%
53.05%1646.577712,98256.0%50.0%
48.39%1556.277213,02757.6%41.6%
50.35%1416.480413,62044.8%54.2%
55.56%1176.685813,89954.0%56.7%
50.94%1065.378312,74451.2%50.8%
47.19%896.380113,13237.8%53.9%
49.44%896.383013,46652.3%46.7%
39.77%886.074112,32333.3%46.5%
51.25%806.776913,10350.0%52.6%
48.65%746.273412,08844.1%52.5%
58.33%725.284012,21560.6%56.4%
47.89%716.479912,87145.5%50.0%
52.24%676.574613,51944.4%57.5%
40.63%644.257410,67644.8%37.1%
49.09%555.067410,40454.3%40.0%
63.04%466.589713,92376.5%55.2%
57.89%386.285513,25060.0%55.6%
33.33%332.161810,83427.3%36.4%
34.38%326.183612,50128.6%38.9%
51.61%314.460410,98333.3%68.8%
53.57%285.677212,38436.4%64.7%
42.86%286.077113,26836.4%47.1%
46.15%261.76659,60170.0%31.3%
48.00%252.671610,28640.0%53.3%
54.55%222.066410,35950.0%57.1%
23.81%212.06208,81325.0%22.2%
35.00%202.06759,57528.6%38.5%
42.11%192.15608,41922.2%60.0%
52.63%193.380911,76870.0%33.3%
66.67%185.162812,04863.6%71.4%
55.56%182.05799,38257.1%54.5%
43.75%166.782413,16940.0%45.5%
37.50%161.95298,61736.4%40.0%
33.33%152.468810,50650.0%22.2%
53.33%151.55207,56762.5%42.9%
61.54%132.56019,41766.7%50.0%
33.33%127.173212,44237.5%25.0%
41.67%121.667410,32740.0%42.9%
41.67%126.385510,57728.6%60.0%
54.55%115.884312,47850.0%55.6%
54.55%116.162511,60562.5%33.3%
36.36%115.780112,12375.0%14.3%
40.00%106.073911,39233.3%42.9%
70.00%103.276213,022100.0%62.5%
30.00%102.368611,0600.0%37.5%
50.00%105.198812,09133.3%57.1%
80.00%101.881112,796100.0%77.8%
20.00%105.868110,38920.0%20.0%
40.00%101.962211,73650.0%33.3%
30.00%106.089712,85925.0%33.3%
33.33%93.758110,47240.0%25.0%
22.22%94.889611,1520.0%40.0%
55.56%95.479312,95275.0%40.0%
33.33%96.098611,88840.0%25.0%
37.50%86.359611,04660.0%0.0%
87.50%82.382213,3520.0%87.5%
57.14%75.269212,46466.7%50.0%
42.86%76.278912,29325.0%66.7%
71.43%75.51,01811,14533.3%100.0%
14.29%71.95727,79920.0%0.0%
50.00%65.176412,4810.0%60.0%
33.33%63.563210,4530.0%50.0%
33.33%66.07778,27125.0%50.0%
33.33%61.65929,71433.3%33.3%
33.33%66.189413,682100.0%0.0%
16.67%65.36708,3050.0%50.0%
33.33%61.45939,1370.0%66.7%
20.00%56.984111,6040.0%33.3%
40.00%55.158010,92533.3%50.0%
80.00%55.968610,96975.0%100.0%
20.00%54.16219,1600.0%33.3%
25.00%56.35987,89733.3%0.0%
40.00%56.31,11315,0580.0%66.7%
40.00%52.364710,9230.0%50.0%
40.00%51.65807,03250.0%0.0%
40.00%55.786311,60233.3%50.0%

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Ashe vs Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ashe do against Nilah in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Ashe vs Nilah matchup with a 52.1% win rate compared to Ashe's 47.9%, a 4.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 71 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ashe do against Nilah in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Ashe with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ashe do against Nilah in the late game?

In the late game, Ashe takes over the Ashe vs Nilah matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ashe scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ashe vs Nilah matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Ashe with a 52.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.2 percentage point advantage means Nilah is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 71 games analyzed.

What is the best Ashe build against Nilah?

The best Ashe build against Nilah includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ashe runes against Nilah?

The best Ashe runes against Nilah use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Ashe vs Nilah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ashe counter Nilah?

No, Ashe struggles against Nilah with only a 47.9% win rate. Nilah has the advantage in this matchup. Ashe players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nilah's lead.

How do I play Ashe against Nilah?

When playing Ashe against Nilah, play cautiously and avoid Nilah's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nilah in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.