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

Nilahvs Ezreal

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nilah vs Ezreal is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ezreal wins with a 52.5% win rate (+5.1%) over Nilah based on 59 games. Nilah wins the early laning phase while Ezreal scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nilah vs Ezreal 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 - 47.5% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
47.5% WR
VS
Ezreal vs Nilah matchup - 52.5% win rate
Ezreal
52.5% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Ezreal Matchup?

Ezreal wins the Nilah vs Ezreal matchup
Winner
Ezreal
Matches: 59
47.5%
Win Rate
52.5%
6.6
CS / min
6.7
704
DMG / min
1,014
14,146
Gold / game
13,500
328
Heal / min
215
680
DMG Mitigated / min
424
0.3
CC / min
0.1
54.2%
Early Game WR
45.8%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Nilah vs Ezreal Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Ezreal matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 59 recent matches analyzed, Ezreal wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Nilah's 47.5%, giving Ezreal a 5.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nilah controls the early laning stage, but Ezreal outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nilah needs to press advantages before Ezreal reaches their power spikes, while Ezreal should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nilah leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Ezreal is slightly favored, Nilah 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 Ezreal's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nilah vs Ezreal Laning Phase Breakdown

Nilah wins the laning phase against Ezreal in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Nilah
6.7Ezreal
Nilah and Ezreal 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
704Nilah
1,014Ezreal
Ezreal heavily out-damages Nilah by 310 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 Ezreal's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,146Nilah
13,500Ezreal
Nilah earns 646 more gold per game than Ezreal, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nilah slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Nilah
0.1Ezreal
Both Nilah and Ezreal provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,009Nilah
640Ezreal
Nilah vastly out-sustains Ezreal, healing and mitigating 369 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ezreal is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ezreal, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Nilah early game win rateNilah54.2%
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal45.8%
Late Game
Ezreal
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah42.9%
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal57.1%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.2% win rate — a 8.3 percentage point lead over Ezreal. This lopsided early game means Nilah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nilah must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ezreal reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ezreal 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 Ezreal

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs EzrealPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs EzrealTriumph - best Nilah rune vs EzrealLegend: Alacrity - best Nilah rune vs EzrealLast Stand - best Nilah rune vs Ezreal
Inspiration rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs EzrealInspiration
Cash Back - best Nilah rune vs EzrealCosmic Insight - best Nilah rune vs Ezreal
45.7% WR

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


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 Ezreal - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nilah do against Ezreal in League of Legends?

Ezreal wins the Nilah vs Ezreal matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to Nilah's 47.5%, a 5.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 59 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nilah do against Ezreal in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Ezreal with a 54.2% win rate versus 45.8%. 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 Ezreal in the late game?

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

Who wins the Nilah vs Ezreal matchup?

Ezreal wins the matchup against Nilah with a 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 5.1 percentage point advantage means Ezreal is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 59 games analyzed.

What is the best Nilah build against Ezreal?

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

What are the best Nilah runes against Ezreal?

The best Nilah runes against Ezreal use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 45.7% win rate in the Nilah vs Ezreal matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nilah counter Ezreal?

No, Nilah struggles against Ezreal with only a 47.5% win rate. Ezreal has the advantage in this matchup. Nilah players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ezreal's lead.

How do I play Nilah against Ezreal?

When playing Nilah against Ezreal, play cautiously and avoid Ezreal's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ezreal has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.