Zeri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Zerivs Nilah

BMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zeri vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zeri wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Nilah based on 7 games. Zeri holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zeri vs Nilah matchup.

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Zeri Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zeri 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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Zeri - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Zeri
71.4% WR
VS
Nilah vs Zeri matchup - 28.6% win rate
Nilah
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Zeri vs Nilah Matchup?

Zeri wins the Zeri vs Nilah matchup
Winner
Zeri
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
6.7
CS / min
6.5
1,105
DMG / min
1,004
18,222
Gold / game
16,124
187
Heal / min
378
497
DMG Mitigated / min
890
0.3
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Zeri vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Zeri vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Zeri wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nilah's 28.6%, giving Zeri a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Zeri 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 sustain, where Nilah leads by 583 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zeri 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.

Zeri vs Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown

Zeri wins the laning phase against Nilah in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Zeri
6.5Nilah
Zeri and Nilah 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
1,105Zeri
1,004Nilah
Zeri heavily out-damages Nilah by 102 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 Zeri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
18,222Zeri
16,124Nilah
Zeri generates a commanding 2,097 more gold per game than Nilah. This substantial economic advantage means Zeri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nilah should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Zeri
0.3Nilah
Both Zeri and Nilah 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
685Zeri
1,268Nilah
Nilah vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 583 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
Zeri
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zeri early game win rateZeri66.7%
Nilah early game win rateNilah33.3%
Late Game
Zeri
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Zeri late game win rateZeri75.0%
Nilah late game win rateNilah25.0%

Zeri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nilah. This lopsided early game means Zeri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zeri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Nilah. Extended games heavily favor Zeri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zeri 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 Zeri Runes Against Nilah

Precision rune tree - Zeri primary runes vs NilahPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Zeri rune vs NilahTriumph - best Zeri rune vs NilahLegend: Bloodline - best Zeri rune vs NilahCut Down - best Zeri rune vs Nilah
Inspiration rune tree - Zeri secondary runes vs NilahInspiration
Cash Back - best Zeri rune vs NilahTriple Tonic - best Zeri rune vs Nilah
100.0% WR

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


Zeri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Zeri'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 Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zeri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.86%1167.289113,67843.4%57.1%
43.33%907.286513,46646.1%41.2%
53.49%867.391714,41246.7%57.1%
53.42%737.492414,07871.0%40.5%
56.60%537.795114,46657.1%56.3%
54.35%467.494614,42250.0%57.7%
60.00%457.498514,56257.9%61.5%
55.81%437.499614,03652.4%59.1%
35.90%397.376612,15042.9%27.8%
47.06%347.597314,01250.0%44.4%
36.36%336.872713,10546.7%27.8%
62.50%327.290711,67860.0%64.7%
48.15%277.390114,17033.3%55.6%
76.00%257.393814,49883.3%69.2%
45.83%247.578411,99641.7%50.0%
50.00%247.31,05316,21037.5%56.3%
47.62%217.785214,97540.0%54.5%
45.00%207.71,09615,00842.9%46.1%
33.33%186.994613,84128.6%36.4%
35.29%177.378512,94511.1%62.5%
58.82%177.284214,66480.0%50.0%
41.67%128.084515,40520.0%57.1%
63.64%117.479813,88875.0%57.1%
75.00%88.31,13313,20171.4%100.0%
62.50%88.375713,73850.0%75.0%
85.71%77.61,33114,996100.0%66.7%
85.71%78.01,20414,50075.0%100.0%
71.43%76.71,10518,22266.7%75.0%
42.86%76.368910,22640.0%50.0%
50.00%67.01,08910,99525.0%100.0%
60.00%58.41,13116,69550.0%66.7%
40.00%57.31,02513,49466.7%0.0%
40.00%58.11,22618,535100.0%25.0%
20.00%510.01,05320,6740.0%33.3%
40.00%57.489214,0630.0%66.7%
40.00%58.21,18715,6010.0%66.7%

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Zeri vs Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zeri do against Nilah in League of Legends?

Zeri wins the Zeri vs Nilah matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nilah's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Zeri do against Nilah in the early game?

In the early game, Zeri has the advantage against Nilah with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Zeri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zeri do against Nilah in the late game?

In the late game, Zeri takes over the Zeri vs Nilah matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Zeri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zeri vs Nilah matchup?

Zeri wins the matchup against Nilah with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Zeri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Zeri build against Nilah?

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

What are the best Zeri runes against Nilah?

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

Does Zeri counter Nilah?

Yes, Zeri has a favorable matchup against Nilah with a 71.4% win rate. Zeri strongly counters Nilah in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Zeri against Nilah?

When playing Zeri 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.