Zeri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Zerivs Nilah

BMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zeri vs Nilah 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 Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zeri vs Nilah matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Nilah - 25.0% win rateNilah(25.0%)
Zeri - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Zeri
25.0% WR
VS
Nilah vs Zeri matchup - 75.0% win rate
Nilah
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Zeri vs Nilah Matchup?

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

Zeri vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Zeri vs Nilah 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 has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zeri players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nilah overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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

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
7.2Zeri
6.9Nilah
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
836Zeri
804Nilah
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
14,363Zeri
15,062Nilah
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
0.2Zeri
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
497Zeri
963Nilah
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
Zeri early game win rateZeri18.2%
Nilah early game win rateNilah81.8%
Late Game
Nilah
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Zeri late game win rateZeri40.0%
Nilah late game win rateNilah60.0%

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 Zeri Runes Against Nilah

Precision rune tree - Zeri primary runes vs NilahPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Zeri rune vs NilahTriumph - best Zeri rune vs NilahLegend: Alacrity - best Zeri rune vs NilahLast Stand - 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

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Zeri the best tools to compete against Nilah in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Zeri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.68%877.31,07215,06940.0%47.6%
36.90%847.088715,05531.6%41.3%
48.75%807.489914,52550.0%47.4%
56.96%797.289114,40850.0%62.8%
50.70%717.193214,58344.4%57.1%
56.90%587.396914,33944.0%66.7%
57.41%547.484813,62260.7%53.9%
48.78%417.81,05313,95450.0%47.1%
41.03%397.489014,43931.3%47.8%
51.28%397.093114,42142.1%60.0%
54.29%357.51,09317,20753.3%55.0%
55.17%297.389513,59853.9%56.3%
51.72%297.080514,02747.1%58.3%
51.85%276.891214,75242.9%55.0%
50.00%247.388516,33640.0%57.1%
33.33%216.784012,70333.3%33.3%
45.00%206.777112,95130.0%60.0%
50.00%187.01,06514,16555.6%44.4%
25.00%167.283614,36318.2%40.0%
28.57%146.886414,07920.0%33.3%
23.08%137.070112,38830.0%0.0%
69.23%137.41,25015,27771.4%66.7%
75.00%127.51,07417,87450.0%87.5%
63.64%117.378215,40766.7%62.5%
36.36%117.972613,66516.7%60.0%
30.00%106.61,03015,82050.0%25.0%
55.56%97.392916,26250.0%60.0%
57.14%77.41,16117,30266.7%50.0%
66.67%68.190316,92250.0%75.0%
66.67%67.11,15715,95975.0%50.0%
20.00%56.81,09616,9710.0%33.3%
40.00%56.81,25815,9060.0%66.7%

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Zeri vs Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zeri do against Nilah in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Zeri vs Nilah 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 Zeri do against Nilah 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 Zeri do against Nilah in the late game?

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

No, Zeri struggles against Nilah with only a 25.0% win rate. Nilah has the advantage in this matchup. Zeri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nilah's lead.

How do I play Zeri against Nilah?

When playing Zeri against Nilah, play cautiously and avoid Nilah's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nilah has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.