Xayah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Xayahvs Nilah

BMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xayah vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xayah wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nilah based on 36 games. Xayah holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Xayah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xayah vs Nilah matchup.

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Xayah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xayah 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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Xayah - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Xayah
55.6% WR
VS
Nilah vs Xayah matchup - 44.4% win rate
Nilah
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Xayah vs Nilah Matchup?

Xayah wins the Xayah vs Nilah matchup
Winner
Xayah
Matches: 36
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
6.9
CS / min
6.7
984
DMG / min
797
13,802
Gold / game
14,315
183
Heal / min
327
390
DMG Mitigated / min
770
0.8
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Xayah vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Xayah vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Xayah wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nilah's 44.4%, giving Xayah a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Xayah dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nilah 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 Xayah leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xayah players can confidently pick into Nilah and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nilah away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xayah vs Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown

Xayah wins the laning phase against Nilah in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Xayah
6.7Nilah
Xayah and Nilah farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
984Xayah
797Nilah
Xayah heavily out-damages Nilah by 188 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 Xayah's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,802Xayah
14,315Nilah
Nilah earns 513 more gold per game than Xayah, 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
0.8Xayah
0.3Nilah
Xayah provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nilah, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xayah coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
572Xayah
1,097Nilah
Nilah vastly out-sustains Xayah, healing and mitigating 525 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xayah is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xayah, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xayah
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xayah early game win rateXayah50.0%
Nilah early game win rateNilah50.0%
Late Game
Xayah
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Xayah late game win rateXayah60.0%
Nilah late game win rateNilah40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xayah and Nilah, with Xayah holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Xayah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nilah. Extended games heavily favor Xayah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Xayah holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nilah players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xayah Runes Against Nilah

Precision rune tree - Xayah primary runes vs NilahPrecision
Press the Attack - best Xayah rune vs NilahPresence of Mind - best Xayah rune vs NilahLegend: Bloodline - best Xayah rune vs NilahCoup de Grace - best Xayah rune vs Nilah
Domination rune tree - Xayah secondary runes vs NilahDomination
Taste of Blood - best Xayah rune vs NilahUltimate Hunter - best Xayah rune vs Nilah
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Xayah to press their advantage against Nilah, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Xayah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Xayah'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 Xayah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Xayah matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.82%2736.987913,98355.7%45.0%
44.66%2066.883112,66639.6%48.7%
49.17%1817.087012,97246.2%52.3%
48.02%1776.780313,18043.1%51.4%
52.00%1756.888114,24253.1%51.4%
52.70%1487.183313,31250.0%54.6%
47.62%1476.890314,18756.6%42.5%
55.80%1387.297913,94452.9%58.8%
50.00%1126.994512,82150.0%50.0%
58.43%897.092613,19457.1%59.6%
54.02%877.298014,18162.1%50.0%
59.49%797.087813,37064.9%54.8%
58.57%706.888714,08563.3%55.0%
58.73%636.892212,66857.1%60.0%
57.41%547.392914,33365.4%50.0%
53.70%546.892614,45968.2%43.8%
56.86%517.21,06014,85159.1%55.2%
37.50%486.983712,45437.5%37.5%
45.45%446.782013,92450.0%42.9%
63.41%417.21,03515,48352.9%70.8%
55.56%366.998413,80250.0%60.0%
18.75%326.684814,20118.2%19.1%
41.38%297.090814,15011.1%55.0%
52.38%216.51,06814,74044.4%58.3%
30.00%207.01,01112,71437.5%25.0%
29.41%176.779012,74128.6%30.0%
52.94%177.087712,57755.6%50.0%
41.18%177.087115,2320.0%53.9%
50.00%147.170912,46260.0%44.4%
46.15%137.080412,97033.3%57.1%
41.67%127.378814,53940.0%42.9%
50.00%107.392915,54366.7%42.9%
30.00%106.51,05314,26650.0%16.7%
77.78%97.088514,508100.0%66.7%
44.44%96.979413,2580.0%80.0%
42.86%77.81,00116,6560.0%60.0%
42.86%77.257212,77933.3%50.0%
66.67%67.61,22015,61180.0%0.0%
50.00%65.980212,31533.3%66.7%
40.00%57.81,33215,58550.0%33.3%
40.00%56.661611,6320.0%50.0%
20.00%56.36118,93333.3%0.0%

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Xayah vs Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xayah do against Nilah in League of Legends?

Xayah wins the Xayah vs Nilah matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nilah's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Xayah do against Nilah in the early game?

In the early game, Xayah has the advantage against Nilah with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Xayah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Xayah do against Nilah in the late game?

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

Who wins the Xayah vs Nilah matchup?

Xayah wins the matchup against Nilah with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Xayah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Xayah build against Nilah?

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

What are the best Xayah runes against Nilah?

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

Does Xayah counter Nilah?

Yes, Xayah has a favorable matchup against Nilah with a 55.6% win rate. Xayah strongly counters Nilah in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Xayah against Nilah?

When playing Xayah against Nilah, 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.