Nilah, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
0.7%
Ban Rate
1.6%

Nilah ADC Win Rate & Tier

Nilah F TierFighterAssassin
Patch
26.20
Games
868
Lane
Bot
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 14, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Nilah Good in Patch 26.20?

Nilah is weak in Patch 26.20: F tier as Bot — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Nilah's 47.9% win rate ranks #26 of 30 Bot champions, and its pick rate ranks #27. That is down 4.6 points from Patch 26.19. Nilah is banned in 1.6% of games and present (picked or banned) in 2.9%.

Tier
F
Win Rate
47.9%#26 of 30 Bot
Pick Rate
0.7%#27 of 30 Bot
Ban Rate
1.6%
Win rate change
−4.6vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Bot)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Nilah →

Nilah Roles

Nilah goes Bot in 99% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Nilah Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1951.76%
Patch 26.2047.79%
-3.97%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.190.67%
Patch 26.200.67%
0.00%

Quick overview of Nilah's optimal setup in League of Legends. Nilah's top build includes Gluttonous Greaves, The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Nilah performs well against Yunara, Vayne, Caitlyn but struggles against Xayah, Kaisa, Jinx.

Nilah Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Nilah stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Damage to buildings: better than 90% of champions
  • CS: better than 82% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Vision score: below 99% of champions
  • Crowd control: below 85% of champions

Nilah ranks in the 3.1 percentile for early game strength, 34.4 percentile for late game scaling, 77.1 percentile for objective control, 58.6 percentile for support strength, 50.0 percentile for creep farming, and 3.1 percentile for damage output.

Nilah demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 36.8% decrease from Iron to Chal 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 36.8% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. 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 (36.8%), Bronze (45.7%), Silver (35.6%), Gold (48.3%), Platinum (55.8%)) 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.

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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 58.16% win rate in 40 minute games, while performing lowest at 39.47% in 45 minute games. Understanding Nilah Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Nilah include Jax, Xin Zhao, Katarina. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Nilah in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Nilah, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Nilah Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Nilah good in Patch 26.20?

Not this patch: Nilah is F tier as Bot with a 47.9% win rate. That win rate ranks #26 of 30 Bot champions.

What lane is Nilah played in?

Nilah is a Bot champion: 99% of ranked games this patch.

How often is Nilah banned?

Nilah is banned in 1.6% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 2.9%.

What is Nilah good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Nilah stands out for Damage to buildings (90/100), CS (82/100).

Which champions are similar to Nilah?

Champions that play like Nilah: Jax, Xin Zhao, Katarina.