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

Nilahvs Yunara

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nilah vs Yunara is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 51.5% win rate (+3.0%) over Yunara based on 33 games. Yunara 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 Yunara 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.

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Yunara - 51.5% win rateYunara(51.5%)
Nilah - 51.5% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
51.5% WR
VS
Yunara vs Nilah matchup - 48.5% win rate
Yunara
48.5% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Yunara Matchup?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Yunara matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 33
51.5%
Win Rate
48.5%
6.5
CS / min
7.2
770
DMG / min
947
14,899
Gold / game
14,377
303
Heal / min
205
718
DMG Mitigated / min
403
0.3
CC / min
0.4
47.4%
Early Game WR
52.6%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Nilah vs Yunara Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Yunara matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 51.5% win rate compared to Yunara's 48.5%, giving Nilah a 3.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yunara controls the early laning stage, but Nilah outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yunara 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 413 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Yunara's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nilah vs Yunara Laning Phase Breakdown

Yunara wins the laning phase against Nilah in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Nilah
7.2Yunara
Yunara edges out Nilah by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yunara.
Damage
770Nilah
947Yunara
Yunara heavily out-damages Nilah by 178 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 Yunara's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,899Nilah
14,377Yunara
Nilah earns 521 more gold per game than Yunara, 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
0.4Yunara
Both Nilah and Yunara provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,022Nilah
609Yunara
Nilah vastly out-sustains Yunara, healing and mitigating 413 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yunara is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yunara, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yunara
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Nilah early game win rateNilah47.4%
Yunara early game win rateYunara52.6%
Late Game
Nilah
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah57.1%
Yunara late game win rateYunara42.9%

Yunara dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Nilah. This lopsided early game means Yunara 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Yunara. 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: Yunara 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 Yunara

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs YunaraPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs YunaraTriumph - best Nilah rune vs YunaraLegend: Alacrity - best Nilah rune vs YunaraLast Stand - best Nilah rune vs Yunara
Inspiration rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs YunaraInspiration
Cash Back - best Nilah rune vs YunaraJack Of All Trades - best Nilah rune vs Yunara
100.0% WR

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

How does Nilah do against Yunara in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Yunara matchup with a 51.5% win rate compared to Yunara's 48.5%, a 3.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nilah do against Yunara in the early game?

In the early game, Yunara has the advantage against Nilah with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. Yunara players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nilah do against Yunara in the late game?

In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Yunara 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 Yunara matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Yunara with a 51.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.0 percentage point advantage means Nilah is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 33 games analyzed.

What is the best Nilah build against Yunara?

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

What are the best Nilah runes against Yunara?

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

Does Nilah counter Yunara?

Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Yunara with a 51.5% win rate. Nilah has a solid advantage over Yunara in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nilah against Yunara?

When playing Nilah against Yunara, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Yunara. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.