Nilah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.1%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Nilahvs Brand

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nilah vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nilah wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Brand based on 9 games. Brand wins the early laning phase while Nilah scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nilah vs Brand matchup.

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Nilah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nilah 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.

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Nilah - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
55.6% WR
VS
Brand vs Nilah matchup - 44.4% win rate
Brand
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Brand Matchup?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Brand matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
6.3
CS / min
6.7
673
DMG / min
1,012
12,211
Gold / game
11,080
266
Heal / min
67
618
DMG Mitigated / min
300
0.3
CC / min
1.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nilah vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Brand's 44.4%, giving Nilah a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Brand controls the early laning stage, but Nilah outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Brand needs to press advantages before Nilah reaches their power spikes, while Nilah should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Brand leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah players can confidently pick into Brand and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Brand away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nilah vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Brand wins the laning phase against Nilah in League of Legends

Brand is favored during the laning phase against Nilah, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Brand holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Nilah
6.7Brand
Brand edges out Nilah by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Brand.
Damage
673Nilah
1,012Brand
Brand heavily out-damages Nilah by 339 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nilah should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Brand's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,211Nilah
11,080Brand
Nilah generates a commanding 1,131 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Brand should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nilah
1.1Brand
Brand brings significantly more crowd control than Nilah, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Brand 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
883Nilah
366Brand
Nilah vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 517 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Brand is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Brand, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Brand
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nilah early game win rateNilah33.3%
Brand early game win rateBrand66.7%
Late Game
Nilah
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah100.0%
Brand late game win rateBrand0.0%

Brand dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nilah. This lopsided early game means Brand can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nilah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Nilah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Brand must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nilah reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nilah survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Nilah Runes Against Brand

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs BrandPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs BrandTriumph - best Nilah rune vs BrandLegend: Alacrity - best Nilah rune vs BrandLast Stand - best Nilah rune vs Brand
Inspiration rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs BrandInspiration
Cash Back - best Nilah rune vs BrandCosmic Insight - best Nilah rune vs Brand
75.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Nilah to press their advantage against Brand, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nilah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Nilah'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 Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nilah matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.55%666.375313,02048.0%58.5%
55.93%596.173713,00148.6%68.2%
48.15%546.481913,32138.5%57.1%
48.78%416.275313,16342.1%54.5%
56.76%376.274713,02347.4%66.7%
48.57%356.772813,03147.1%50.0%
44.83%296.363711,49940.0%50.0%
46.43%286.585212,52044.4%50.0%
61.54%266.385712,59060.0%63.6%
52.00%256.373312,14342.9%63.6%
58.33%246.477312,52946.1%72.7%
54.17%246.575513,04353.9%54.5%
54.55%226.786515,79155.6%53.9%
52.38%216.162813,45162.5%46.1%
45.00%206.769012,24730.0%60.0%
62.50%166.069413,37257.1%66.7%
46.15%136.080514,50620.0%62.5%
66.67%126.21,08916,12133.3%77.8%
50.00%106.680013,75140.0%60.0%
55.56%96.367312,21133.3%100.0%
62.50%85.670712,29175.0%50.0%
71.43%76.21,10114,83150.0%80.0%
28.57%75.468512,8650.0%33.3%
28.57%76.51,00416,12433.3%25.0%
60.00%56.392615,4170.0%75.0%
60.00%56.590215,84250.0%66.7%
60.00%57.41,02615,560100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.098814,34150.0%66.7%
60.00%57.263314,53950.0%66.7%
100.00%36.067015,8120.0%100.0%
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Nilah vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nilah do against Brand in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Brand matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Brand's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nilah do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Brand has the advantage against Nilah with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Brand players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nilah do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Brand matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nilah vs Brand matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Brand with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Nilah build against Brand?

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

What are the best Nilah runes against Brand?

The best Nilah runes against Brand use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Nilah vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nilah counter Brand?

Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 55.6% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Brand in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nilah against Brand?

When playing Nilah against Brand, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Brand. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.