Nilahvs Vayne
Nilah vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nilah wins with a 55.8% win rate (+11.6%) over Vayne based on 43 games. Vayne 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 Vayne 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.
Who Wins the Nilah vs Vayne Matchup?
Nilah vs Vayne Matchup Summary
The Nilah vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 55.8% win rate compared to Vayne's 44.2%, giving Nilah a 11.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Nilah outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne 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 sustain, where Nilah leads by 422 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown
Nilah is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nilah holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nilah45.0%
Vayne55.0%Nilah65.2%Vayne34.8%Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Nilah. This lopsided early game means Vayne 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 65.2% win rate — 30.4 points above Vayne. 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: Vayne 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 Vayne
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Nilah to press their advantage against Vayne, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.79% | 109 | 6.2 | 721 | 12,737 | 50.9% | 42.3% | |
| 55.00% | 100 | 6.5 | 762 | 14,598 | 52.3% | 57.1% | |
| 44.05% | 84 | 6.2 | 712 | 13,699 | 36.1% | 50.0% | |
| 46.75% | 77 | 6.4 | 739 | 12,563 | 44.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.95% | 76 | 6.5 | 825 | 14,395 | 63.6% | 46.5% | |
| 62.90% | 62 | 6.1 | 884 | 14,617 | 61.5% | 63.9% | |
| 54.10% | 61 | 6.5 | 852 | 14,863 | 57.1% | 51.5% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 6.6 | 704 | 14,146 | 54.2% | 42.9% | |
| 43.86% | 57 | 6.7 | 772 | 14,941 | 63.2% | 34.2% | |
| 40.00% | 55 | 7.0 | 699 | 12,543 | 34.4% | 47.8% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 7.1 | 856 | 15,395 | 45.0% | 65.2% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 6.7 | 797 | 14,315 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 6.5 | 827 | 13,742 | 61.1% | 55.6% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 6.7 | 817 | 15,327 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.7 | 763 | 14,190 | 38.5% | 62.5% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.4 | 685 | 13,630 | 36.4% | 46.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.3 | 685 | 13,907 | 38.5% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.4 | 750 | 15,725 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.3 | 628 | 12,867 | 66.7% | 38.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.1 | 809 | 14,769 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.0 | 857 | 15,214 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 6.5 | 838 | 14,741 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 7.0 | 1,039 | 14,721 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,019 | 15,950 | 60.0% | 87.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 954 | 16,382 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 974 | 16,551 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.2 | 857 | 15,413 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 861 | 16,073 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.1 | 954 | 14,651 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 649 | 15,309 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.4 | 1,339 | 21,023 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 740 | 14,464 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 525 | 10,428 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 644 | 11,260 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
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Nilah vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nilah do against Vayne in League of Legends?
Nilah wins the Nilah vs Vayne matchup with a 55.8% win rate compared to Vayne's 44.2%, a 11.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Nilah do against Vayne in the early game?
In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Nilah with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nilah do against Vayne in the late game?
In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Vayne matchup with a 65.2% win rate compared to 34.8%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nilah vs Vayne matchup?
Nilah wins the matchup against Vayne with a 55.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.6 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.
What is the best Nilah build against Vayne?
The best Nilah build against Vayne includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nilah runes against Vayne?
The best Nilah runes against Vayne use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nilah vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nilah counter Vayne?
Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 55.8% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Nilah against Vayne?
When playing Nilah against Vayne, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vayne. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.