Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Ziggsvs Nilah

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

Ziggs vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Ziggs based on 7 games. Nilah wins the early laning phase while Ziggs scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Nilah matchup.

Ziggs Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Nilah Matchup?

Nilah wins the Ziggs vs Nilah matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
7.4
CS / min
7.4
1,123
DMG / min
716
13,091
Gold / game
14,663
48
Heal / min
261
319
DMG Mitigated / min
737
0.8
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ziggs vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Ziggs's 28.6%, giving Nilah a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nilah controls the early laning stage, but Ziggs outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nilah needs to press advantages before Ziggs reaches their power spikes, while Ziggs should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nilah leads by 631 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ziggs 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.

Ziggs vs Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown

Ziggs wins the laning phase against Nilah in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.4Ziggs
7.4Nilah
Ziggs and Nilah farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
1,123Ziggs
716Nilah
Ziggs heavily out-damages Nilah by 407 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 Ziggs's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,091Ziggs
14,663Nilah
Nilah generates a commanding 1,572 more gold per game than Ziggs. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ziggs should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Ziggs
0.3Nilah
Ziggs 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 Ziggs coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
367Ziggs
998Nilah
Nilah vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 631 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs0.0%
Nilah early game win rateNilah100.0%
Late Game
Ziggs
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs50.0%
Nilah late game win rateNilah50.0%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Ziggs. This lopsided early game means Nilah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ziggs at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nilah. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nilah has the edge early, but Ziggs gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ziggs Runes Against Nilah

Inspiration rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs NilahInspiration
First Strike - best Ziggs rune vs NilahMagical Footwear - best Ziggs rune vs NilahBiscuit Delivery - best Ziggs rune vs NilahCosmic Insight - best Ziggs rune vs Nilah
Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs NilahSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs NilahTranscendence - best Ziggs rune vs Nilah
100.0% WR

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


Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ziggs'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 Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ziggs 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
48.70%1156.71,02013,45447.8%49.3%
47.44%786.292112,81345.2%48.9%
50.00%687.01,06913,37851.9%48.8%
47.76%676.81,03013,66255.6%42.5%
46.15%656.61,04413,56946.4%46.0%
38.30%476.71,02911,18338.5%38.1%
55.00%406.995911,85750.0%59.1%
40.00%407.199011,49933.3%50.0%
39.47%386.997213,06353.3%30.4%
48.65%376.71,01613,33043.8%52.4%
52.78%366.81,08814,10940.0%61.9%
51.52%336.689612,50738.5%60.0%
61.29%316.81,08013,47463.6%60.0%
59.26%276.897112,73155.6%61.1%
59.26%277.11,04011,55861.1%55.6%
61.54%266.81,01712,50071.4%50.0%
48.00%256.286711,37156.3%33.3%
56.00%256.695911,57566.7%46.1%
45.83%246.288210,70545.5%46.1%
56.52%236.71,00811,65055.6%57.1%
39.13%235.988512,31055.6%28.6%
52.17%237.11,07413,83433.3%58.8%
50.00%227.397813,56050.0%50.0%
57.14%216.599713,91875.0%46.1%
36.84%195.91,07113,88133.3%38.5%
38.89%186.190311,67316.7%50.0%
50.00%187.11,02813,73740.0%62.5%
47.06%176.398911,17257.1%40.0%
64.71%177.01,23512,84971.4%60.0%
52.94%176.997211,74455.6%50.0%
52.94%177.31,04913,80550.0%55.6%
50.00%167.095110,16036.4%80.0%
40.00%155.292510,62333.3%44.4%
53.33%157.789911,17457.1%50.0%
66.67%157.11,03912,941100.0%37.5%
35.71%147.195211,53833.3%37.5%
57.14%146.91,02813,38771.4%42.9%
57.14%146.91,17214,67175.0%50.0%
50.00%146.51,16814,3710.0%58.3%
46.15%136.21,05713,01525.0%55.6%
53.85%137.31,23412,82657.1%50.0%
41.67%125.896410,95433.3%66.7%
50.00%126.894512,46950.0%50.0%
50.00%126.61,05112,90350.0%50.0%
41.67%126.797512,80050.0%33.3%
50.00%127.51,14614,42266.7%33.3%
45.45%116.71,05514,28466.7%37.5%
45.45%116.893912,08050.0%40.0%
36.36%115.678810,58850.0%28.6%
27.27%117.478010,74440.0%16.7%
63.64%117.094912,756100.0%33.3%
36.36%117.21,23414,365100.0%30.0%
60.00%106.81,02013,04266.7%57.1%
60.00%106.479410,95460.0%60.0%
90.00%107.21,15013,52683.3%100.0%
50.00%102.87059,13360.0%40.0%
30.00%106.11,01211,31925.0%33.3%
50.00%106.51,03411,97271.4%0.0%
88.89%96.61,18012,02783.3%100.0%
75.00%84.990512,22350.0%83.3%
62.50%86.11,16714,77550.0%75.0%
37.50%86.087810,00050.0%25.0%
62.50%86.41,07712,038100.0%50.0%
28.57%77.41,12313,0910.0%50.0%
71.43%72.61,25614,06650.0%80.0%
42.86%76.77969,85250.0%33.3%
66.67%67.190412,407100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.51,13313,964100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.887112,25550.0%25.0%
33.33%66.41,07713,5960.0%40.0%
83.33%67.18809,734100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.31,28713,65733.3%50.0%
20.00%53.76738,82433.3%0.0%
0.00%57.41,34315,8690.0%0.0%
40.00%51.99259,26825.0%100.0%
40.00%57.396310,44025.0%100.0%
40.00%53.264910,57933.3%50.0%
20.00%54.185710,9800.0%33.3%
40.00%53.490011,2690.0%50.0%

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Ziggs vs Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ziggs do against Nilah in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Ziggs vs Nilah matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Ziggs's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ziggs do against Nilah in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Ziggs with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ziggs do against Nilah in the late game?

In the late game, Ziggs takes over the Ziggs vs Nilah matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ziggs scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ziggs vs Nilah matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Ziggs with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Nilah?

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

What are the best Ziggs runes against Nilah?

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

Does Ziggs counter Nilah?

No, Ziggs struggles against Nilah with only a 28.6% win rate. Nilah has the advantage in this matchup. Ziggs players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nilah's lead.

How do I play Ziggs against Nilah?

When playing Ziggs against Nilah, play cautiously and avoid Nilah's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nilah in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.