Nilah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nilahvs Caitlyn

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nilah vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nilah wins with a 55.0% win rate (+10.0%) over Caitlyn based on 100 games. Nilah holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nilah vs Caitlyn 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 - 55.0% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
55.0% WR
VS
Caitlyn vs Nilah matchup - 45.0% win rate
Caitlyn
45.0% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 100
55.0%
Win Rate
45.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.7
762
DMG / min
910
14,598
Gold / game
13,778
322
Heal / min
163
742
DMG Mitigated / min
383
0.3
CC / min
0.7
52.3%
Early Game WR
47.7%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Nilah vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 100 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 55.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 45.0%, giving Nilah a 10.0 percentage point advantage. Nilah dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah players can confidently pick into Caitlyn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Nilah in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Nilah
6.7Caitlyn
Nilah and Caitlyn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
762Nilah
910Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Nilah by 148 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 Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,598Nilah
13,778Caitlyn
Nilah generates a commanding 820 more gold per game than Caitlyn. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Caitlyn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nilah
0.7Caitlyn
Caitlyn provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nilah, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,064Nilah
546Caitlyn
Nilah vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 518 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Caitlyn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Caitlyn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
52.3%
+4.5% advantage
Nilah early game win rateNilah52.3%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn47.7%
Late Game
Nilah
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah57.1%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn42.9%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Nilah has a meaningful 52.3% win rate, outperforming Caitlyn by 4.5 percentage points. Nilah players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Nilah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Nilah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nilah holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Caitlyn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nilah Runes Against Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs CaitlynTriumph - best Nilah rune vs CaitlynLegend: Alacrity - best Nilah rune vs CaitlynLast Stand - best Nilah rune vs Caitlyn
Inspiration rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs CaitlynInspiration
Cash Back - best Nilah rune vs CaitlynCosmic Insight - best Nilah rune vs Caitlyn
54.2% WR

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


Nilah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.79%1096.272112,73750.9%42.3%
55.00%1006.576214,59852.3%57.1%
44.05%846.271213,69936.1%50.0%
46.75%776.473912,56344.7%50.0%
53.95%766.582514,39563.6%46.5%
62.90%626.188414,61761.5%63.9%
54.10%616.585214,86357.1%51.5%
47.46%596.670414,14654.2%42.9%
43.86%576.777214,94163.2%34.2%
40.00%557.069912,54334.4%47.8%
55.81%437.185615,39545.0%65.2%
44.44%366.779714,31550.0%40.0%
58.33%366.582713,74261.1%55.6%
43.75%326.781715,32750.0%40.0%
51.72%296.776314,19038.5%62.5%
42.31%266.468513,63036.4%46.7%
50.00%246.368513,90738.5%63.6%
50.00%246.475015,72533.3%55.6%
50.00%226.362812,86766.7%38.5%
61.11%186.180914,76950.0%70.0%
56.25%167.085715,21460.0%54.5%
68.75%166.583814,74171.4%66.7%
61.54%137.01,03914,72150.0%71.4%
76.92%136.51,01915,95060.0%87.5%
45.45%115.795416,38225.0%57.1%
60.00%107.097416,55150.0%66.7%
66.67%97.285715,41350.0%80.0%
50.00%86.786116,07333.3%60.0%
85.71%77.195414,651100.0%50.0%
16.67%66.264915,3090.0%25.0%
66.67%67.41,33921,02350.0%75.0%
60.00%57.274014,46466.7%50.0%
20.00%56.352510,4280.0%50.0%
40.00%54.564411,26033.3%50.0%

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Nilah vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nilah do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Caitlyn matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 45.0%, a 10.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 100 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nilah do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 52.3% win rate versus 47.7%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nilah do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Caitlyn matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nilah vs Caitlyn matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 55.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.0 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 100 games analyzed.

What is the best Nilah build against Caitlyn?

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

What are the best Nilah runes against Caitlyn?

The best Nilah runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.2% win rate in the Nilah vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nilah counter Caitlyn?

Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 55.0% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nilah against Caitlyn?

When playing Nilah against Caitlyn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.