Nilah the Joy Unbound
Nilah is an ascetic warrior from a distant land, seeking the world's deadliest, most titanic opponents so that she might challenge and destroy them. Having won her power through an encounter with the long-imprisoned demon of joy, she has no emotions other than unceasing jubilation—a small price to pay for the vast strength she now possesses. Channeling the demon's liquid form into a blade of unparalleled might, she stands defiant against ancient threats long forgotten.
Joy Unending
Nilah gains increased experience from last-hitting minions along with the ability to enhance and share nearby healing and shielding from her allies.
Formless Blade
With a snap of her whip-blade, Nilah damages any enemies she hits in a straight line in her chosen direction. This action extends her attack range for a short duration.
Cost:- 30
Cooldown:- 4
Range:- 600
Jubilant Veil
Nilah envelops herself in mist, increasing her movement speed and allowing her to gracefully dodge all incoming attacks. Any allies she touches during the mist's duration will also gain this effect.
Cost:- 60/
- 45/
- 30/
- 15/
- 0
Cooldown:- 26/
- 25/
- 24/
- 23/
- 22
Range:- 150
Slipstream
Nilah enthusiastically dashes toward her target, dealing damage to any enemies she passes through on the way.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 1
Range:- 550
Apotheosis
Twirling her whip-blade in joyful exuberance, Nilah deals damage to enemies around her before pulling them closer with her weapon.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 110/
- 95/
- 80
Range:- 400
- Fighter,
- Assassin
Patch 26.1 Nilah Changes
Quick overview of Nilah's optimal setup in League of Legends. Nilah's top build includes Berserker's Greaves, Immortal Shieldbow, Lord Dominik's Regards, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline for maximum effectiveness. Nilah performs well against Ezreal, Twitch, Kaisa but struggles against Sivir, Jinx, Lucian.
- Nilah's Top Build
- Nilah's Best Runes
- Nilah's Top Matchups
- Nilah's Counters
Nilah's base statistics in League of Legends. Nilah has 570 base health, 60 attack damage, 27 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Nilah's stats is crucial for maximizing Nilah's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Nilah's stats against other champions to see how Nilah ranks.
AP:0
AD:60(2 per level)
AS:0(2 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:350(35 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.7 per level)
Health:570(101 per level)
Health Regen:6(0.9 per level)
Armor:27(4.5 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:225(225 per level)
Nilah Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Nilah Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 64.10% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 50.00% in 15 minute games. Understanding Nilah Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Nilah's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 78.5%, Late Game: 90.7%, Objective Control: 64.5%, Supportive Strength: 33.7%, Creep Farming: 81.4%, Damage: 50.0%. These percentile rankings show how Nilah compares to other champions in each category.
Nilah demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 2.1% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Nilah may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Nilah achieves a 49.8% win rate, which gradually declines to 47.7% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Nilah's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (49.8%), Bronze (54.0%), Silver (55.1%), Gold (51.4%), Platinum (52.4%)) suggests that while Nilah can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Nilah's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Nilah is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Nilah, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Nilah at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
When to Pick Nilah
Strengths
- High win rate (52.32%) indicates strong meta position
- Strong matchups against Ezreal and Twitch
- Optimal rune setup achieves 73.2% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Sivir (42.1% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Nilah into favorable matchups like Ezreal where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Inspiration rune setup for a $73.2% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Nilah Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Nilah in League of Legends?
Nilah is currently S tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Nilah ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Nilah's win rate?
Nilah has a 52.32% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Nilah's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Nilah?
Champions similar to Nilah include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Nilah in League of Legends.
How does Nilah perform during different match durations?
Nilah's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Nilah's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Nilah's performance at different game lengths.