Nilah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.2%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Nilahvs Jhin

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nilah vs Jhin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 60.4% win rate (+20.8%) over Jhin based on 48 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 Jhin matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Jhin - 60.4% win rateJhin(60.4%)
Nilah - 60.4% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
60.4% WR
VS
Jhin vs Nilah matchup - 39.6% win rate
Jhin
39.6% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Jhin Matchup?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Jhin matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 48
60.4%
Win Rate
39.6%
6.6
CS / min
6.4
705
DMG / min
803
14,633
Gold / game
13,510
268
Heal / min
147
652
DMG Mitigated / min
329
0.3
CC / min
1.1
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
63.3%
Late Game WR
36.7%

Nilah vs Jhin Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Jhin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 60.4% win rate compared to Jhin's 39.6%, giving Nilah a 20.8 percentage point advantage. Nilah dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jhin 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 Jhin leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah players can confidently pick into Jhin and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jhin 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 Jhin Laning Phase Breakdown

Nilah wins the laning phase against Jhin in League of Legends

Nilah is favored during the laning phase against Jhin, 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
6.6Nilah
6.4Jhin
Nilah and Jhin 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
705Nilah
803Jhin
Jhin heavily out-damages Nilah by 97 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 Jhin's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,633Nilah
13,510Jhin
Nilah generates a commanding 1,123 more gold per game than Jhin. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jhin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nilah
1.1Jhin
Jhin provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nilah, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jhin coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
920Nilah
476Jhin
Nilah vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 444 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Nilah early game win rateNilah55.6%
Jhin early game win rateJhin44.4%
Late Game
Nilah
63.3%
+26.7% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah63.3%
Jhin late game win rateJhin36.7%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Jhin. This lopsided early game means Nilah 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 63.3% win rate — 26.7 points above Jhin. 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. Jhin players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nilah Runes Against Jhin

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs JhinPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs JhinTriumph - best Nilah rune vs JhinLegend: Alacrity - best Nilah rune vs JhinLast Stand - best Nilah rune vs Jhin
Inspiration rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs JhinInspiration
Cash Back - best Nilah rune vs JhinCosmic Insight - best Nilah rune vs Jhin
60.0% WR

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


Nilah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.11%716.572713,92654.5%50.0%
51.43%706.177114,95038.5%59.1%
53.03%666.174614,46156.3%50.0%
39.06%646.570314,05039.3%38.9%
34.62%526.679115,05035.0%34.4%
60.42%486.670514,63355.6%63.3%
71.74%466.583113,21679.3%58.8%
52.38%426.775012,46152.0%52.9%
67.50%406.892614,73260.0%75.0%
57.89%386.989516,27755.6%60.0%
51.52%336.577014,89947.4%57.1%
56.00%256.680913,82757.1%54.5%
72.73%226.577814,61566.7%76.9%
54.55%227.083014,90170.0%41.7%
63.64%226.264514,19458.3%70.0%
52.38%216.477111,59642.9%71.4%
75.00%166.980415,06281.8%60.0%
66.67%156.971813,58663.6%75.0%
57.14%146.166413,25566.7%40.0%
38.46%136.351611,05637.5%40.0%
38.46%136.674714,90057.1%16.7%
50.00%127.072214,59660.0%42.9%
66.67%126.285015,40440.0%85.7%
45.45%115.969313,71840.0%50.0%
60.00%106.368413,93040.0%80.0%
71.43%77.471614,663100.0%50.0%
28.57%76.81,08214,14820.0%50.0%
71.43%76.796017,529100.0%60.0%
66.67%67.393416,09975.0%50.0%
40.00%57.073613,45325.0%100.0%

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Nilah vs Jhin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nilah do against Jhin in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Jhin matchup with a 60.4% win rate compared to Jhin's 39.6%, a 20.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nilah do against Jhin in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Jhin with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Jhin in the late game?

In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Jhin matchup with a 63.3% win rate compared to 36.7%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nilah vs Jhin matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Jhin with a 60.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.8 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Nilah build against Jhin?

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

What are the best Nilah runes against Jhin?

The best Nilah runes against Jhin use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Nilah vs Jhin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nilah counter Jhin?

Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Jhin with a 60.4% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Jhin in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nilah against Jhin?

When playing Nilah against Jhin, 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.