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

Nilahvs Zeri

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

Nilah vs Zeri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Zeri based on 16 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 Zeri 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
Zeri - 75.0% win rateZeri(75.0%)
Nilah - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
75.0% WR
VS
Zeri vs Nilah matchup - 25.0% win rate
Zeri
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Zeri Matchup?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Zeri matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 16
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
6.9
CS / min
7.2
804
DMG / min
836
15,062
Gold / game
14,363
295
Heal / min
138
669
DMG Mitigated / min
359
0.3
CC / min
0.2
81.8%
Early Game WR
18.2%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Nilah vs Zeri Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Zeri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Zeri's 25.0%, giving Nilah a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Nilah dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zeri players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nilah leads by 467 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah players can confidently pick into Zeri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zeri 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 Zeri Laning Phase Breakdown

Nilah wins the laning phase against Zeri in League of Legends

Nilah is favored during the laning phase against Zeri, 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
6.9Nilah
7.2Zeri
Nilah and Zeri farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
804Nilah
836Zeri
Zeri deals 32 more champion damage per minute than Nilah. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nilah choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zeri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,062Nilah
14,363Zeri
Nilah earns 700 more gold per game than Zeri, 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
0.2Zeri
Both Nilah and Zeri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
963Nilah
497Zeri
Nilah vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 467 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zeri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zeri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
81.8%
+63.6% advantage
Nilah early game win rateNilah81.8%
Zeri early game win rateZeri18.2%
Late Game
Nilah
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah60.0%
Zeri late game win rateZeri40.0%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 81.8% win rate — a 63.6 percentage point lead over Zeri. 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 Zeri. 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. Zeri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nilah Runes Against Zeri

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs ZeriPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs ZeriTriumph - best Nilah rune vs ZeriLegend: Bloodline - best Nilah rune vs ZeriLast Stand - best Nilah rune vs Zeri
Domination rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs ZeriDomination
Sudden Impact - best Nilah rune vs ZeriTreasure Hunter - best Nilah rune vs Zeri
100.0% WR

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

How does Nilah do against Zeri in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Zeri matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Zeri's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nilah do against Zeri in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Zeri with a 81.8% win rate versus 18.2%. 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 Zeri in the late game?

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

Nilah wins the matchup against Zeri with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Nilah build against Zeri?

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

What are the best Nilah runes against Zeri?

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

Does Nilah counter Zeri?

Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Zeri with a 75.0% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Zeri in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nilah against Zeri?

When playing Nilah against Zeri, 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.