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

Nilahvs Veigar

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nilah vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Veigar based on 7 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 Veigar 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
Veigar - 71.4% win rateVeigar(71.4%)
Nilah - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
71.4% WR
VS
Veigar vs Nilah matchup - 28.6% win rate
Veigar
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Veigar Matchup?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
6.7
CS / min
7.1
960
DMG / min
1,047
17,529
Gold / game
15,477
360
Heal / min
53
815
DMG Mitigated / min
356
0.3
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Nilah vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Veigar's 28.6%, giving Nilah a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Nilah dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Veigar 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 Veigar leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah players can confidently pick into Veigar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Nilah in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Nilah
7.1Veigar
Veigar edges out Nilah by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Veigar.
Damage
960Nilah
1,047Veigar
Veigar heavily out-damages Nilah by 87 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 Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
17,529Nilah
15,477Veigar
Nilah generates a commanding 2,052 more gold per game than Veigar. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Veigar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nilah
0.9Veigar
Veigar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nilah, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Veigar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,175Nilah
409Veigar
Nilah vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 766 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nilah early game win rateNilah100.0%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar0.0%
Late Game
Nilah
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah60.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar40.0%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Veigar. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Veigar. 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. Veigar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nilah Runes Against Veigar

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs VeigarPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs VeigarTriumph - best Nilah rune vs VeigarLegend: Bloodline - best Nilah rune vs VeigarCoup de Grace - best Nilah rune vs Veigar
Inspiration rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs VeigarInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Nilah rune vs VeigarCash Back - best Nilah rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Nilah to press their advantage against Veigar, 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 Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nilah do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Veigar matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Veigar's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nilah do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Veigar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Veigar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nilah vs Veigar matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Veigar with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Nilah build against Veigar?

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

What are the best Nilah runes against Veigar?

The best Nilah runes against Veigar use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nilah vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nilah counter Veigar?

Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 71.4% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nilah against Veigar?

When playing Nilah against Veigar, 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.