Nilah ADC build & stats
- Win rate
- 49.7%
- Pick rate
- 0.9%
- Ban rate
- 0.9%
Recommended build
Chosen by win rate among builds with enough games, from ranked matches of high-elo players on patch 16.17
Start with
Build in this order
Runes
Precision +
Inspiration 
Gain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions.
Triumph
Legend: Bloodline
Last Stand
Cash Back
Cosmic Insight
Summoner spells
61.5%
26 games
Max order
E
Q
W
66.7%
15 games
Each line is the variant with the best win rate among those played enough times, not simply the most popular one. Win rates are smoothed so a lucky three-game build can't top the list. Sample sizes are shown next to every choice.
Tips for Nilah
Generated from this patch's numbers
- Nilah wins 49.7% of games as ADC on patch 16.17 (155 games).
- Most common core: The Collector → Infinity Edge → Mortal Reminder — 60% win rate over 5 games.
- Take Conqueror as keystone: picked in 99% of games with a 50% win rate.
- Best matchup: Kai'Sa (75% over 8 games). Hardest: Tristana (36% over 14 games) — consider a ban or a different pick when you see it.
Items
Core build in purchase order (from match timelines)
Core build
Starting items
Legendary items by win rate
| Item | Win rate | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| 100.0% | 3% (4) | |
| 80.0% | 10% (15) | |
| 75.0% | 3% (4) | |
| 66.7% | 15% (24) | |
| 66.7% | 2% (3) | |
| 60.0% | 3% (5) | |
| 56.3% | 31% (48) | |
| 53.7% | 79% (123) | |
| 52.7% | 71% (110) | |
| 50.0% | 36% (56) | |
| 44.4% | 12% (18) | |
| 38.7% | 20% (31) |
Runes
Most played full pages and keystone win rates
Precision +
Inspiration
Gain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions.
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Cash Back
Cosmic Insight
Precision +
Inspiration
Precision +
Domination
Keystones
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Conqueror
Gain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions.
49.7%99% pick
Summoner spells
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Flash + Barrier
41.0%39% pick
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Exhaust + Flash
47.8%30% pick
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Flash + Ghost
61.5%17% pick
Abilities & skill order
Which ability to max first, from match timelines
E
Q
W
66.7%15 games
Q
E
W
37.5%8 games
Most common first three levels: Q → E → W (50%), Q → W → E (33%).
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PJoy UnendingNilah gains increased experience from last-hitting minions along with the ability to enhance and share nearby healing and shielding from her allies.
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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.
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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.
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ESlipstream
Nilah enthusiastically dashes toward her target, dealing damage to any enemies she passes through on the way.
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RApotheosisTwirling her whip-blade in joyful exuberance, Nilah deals damage to enemies around her before pulling them closer with her weapon.