NilahC

Build guide · Patch 16.19NilahADC build

the Joy Unbound

Win rate
51.4%

#15/40 by win rate▲ 0.2 vs 16.18

Pick rate
1.1%

#28/40 most pickedunchanged vs 16.18

Ban rate
1.8%

#24 most banned▲ 0.1 vs 16.18

Overall rank · ADC
#25 / 40

Tier C · 23,562 games

Win rate by patch (%)

Patch 16.19 · Ranked Solo/Duo · Emerald+ · all regions · How we calculate

Recommended Nilah build

Most played and most reliable choices

Runes

ConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast StandCash BackCosmic Insight

Spells

FlashBarrier

Skill priority

Formless BladeQSlipstreamEJubilant VeilW

Start

Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Boots

Gluttonous Greaves

Core

The CollectorInfinity EdgeLord Dominik's Regards

Runes

51.9% WR39.0% pick8,841 games
Precision
Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Inspiration
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades
Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling
ConquerorTriumphLegend: BloodlineLast StandTreasure HunterSudden Impact
50.3% WR18.0% pick4,083 games
ConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast StandCash BackCosmic Insight
51.1% WR7.0% pick1,584 games
ConquerorTriumphLegend: BloodlineLast StandCash BackCosmic Insight
54.6% WR2.5% pick573 games

Skill order

61.6% WR51.1% pick6,049 games
Formless BladeQ123456789101112131415
Jubilant VeilW123456789101112131415
SlipstreamE123456789101112131415
ApotheosisR123456789101112131415

Summoner spells

FlashBarrier
51.2% WR65.5% pick14,513 games
ExhaustFlash
52.3% WR18.6% pick4,120 games

Power curve

Scales into the late game

49.5<25 min
49.925–30
52.930–35
57.435–40
55.240+

Win rate (%) by game length in minutes. Dashed line = 50%.

Item builds

First three completed items
The CollectorThe CollectorInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's Regards
58.4%
33.5% · 5,502 games
The CollectorThe CollectorInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeImmortal ShieldbowImmortal Shieldbow
58.3%
14.2% · 2,343 games
The CollectorThe CollectorInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeMortal ReminderMortal Reminder
53.0%
9.3% · 1,522 games
Yun Tal WildarrowsYun Tal WildarrowsInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's Regards
62.8%
6.8% · 1,120 games
Yun Tal WildarrowsYun Tal WildarrowsInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeImmortal ShieldbowImmortal Shieldbow
60.2%
3.9% · 633 games
Doran's BladeDoran's BladeHealth PotionHealth Potion
Start51.7%
55.6% · 12,439 games
Doran's BowDoran's BowHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion
Start51.8%
33.9% · 7,578 games
Gluttonous GreavesGluttonous Greaves
Boots55.0%
44.2% · 8,538 games
Plated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
Boots51.1%
25.3% · 4,884 games
Berserker's GreavesBerserker's Greaves
Boots49.9%
17.8% · 3,442 games

Situational items

How often each item ends up in the final build
Infinity EdgeInfinity Edge83.8% · 54.2%
The CollectorThe Collector79.8% · 51.2%
Lord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's Regards45.4% · 59.4%
Immortal ShieldbowImmortal Shieldbow40.6% · 60.1%
Yun Tal WildarrowsYun Tal Wildarrows22.2% · 53.8%
Death's DanceDeath's Dance18.9% · 64.2%
Mortal ReminderMortal Reminder14.6% · 54.7%
B. F. SwordB. F. Sword9.6% · 52.2%
BloodthirsterBloodthirster6.3% · 61.6%
Navori FlickerbladeNavori Flickerblade3.5% · 58.9%
Phantom DancerPhantom Dancer3.3% · 61.9%
Executioner's CallingExecutioner's Calling3.1% · 32.6%
Guardian AngelGuardian Angel3.0% · 65.3%
Fiendhunter BoltsFiendhunter Bolts2.6% · 58.4%
Mercurial ScimitarMercurial Scimitar2.0% · 63.4%
Quicksilver SashQuicksilver Sash1.9% · 57.2%

Nilah counters

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Hardest matchupsthese champions counter Nilah

Xayah44.5%485 gamesSivir45.1%348 gamesJinx46.9%1,448 gamesMiss Fortune48.7%423 gamesTristana49.5%1,091 gamesJhin49.7%1,192 games

Easiest matchupsNilah beats these

Twitch58.7%744 gamesKalista56.6%348 gamesKai'Sa54.9%1,799 gamesEzreal54.5%914 gamesAphelios54.3%799 gamesSamira54.1%647 games

Nilah abilities

Joy Unending

PassiveJoy Unending

Nilah gains increased experience from last-hitting minions along with the ability to enhance and share nearby healing and shielding from her allies.

Formless Blade

QFormless Blade

With a snap of her whip-blade, Nilah damages any enemies she hits in a straight line in her chosen direction. This action extends her attack range for a short duration.

Cooldown: 4s · Cost: 30
Jubilant Veil

WJubilant Veil

Nilah envelops herself in mist, increasing her movement speed and allowing her to gracefully dodge all incoming attacks. Any allies she touches during the mist's duration will also gain this effect.

Cooldown: 26/25/24/23/22s · Cost: 60/45/30/15/0
Slipstream

ESlipstream

Nilah enthusiastically dashes toward her target, dealing damage to any enemies she passes through on the way.

Cooldown: 0.5s · Cost: 40
Apotheosis

RApotheosis

Twirling her whip-blade in joyful exuberance, Nilah deals damage to enemies around her before pulling them closer with her weapon.

Cooldown: 110/95/80s · Cost: 100