
Best Nilah Build Guide: Builds, Runes, and Counters for S15
Nilah is a melee ADC who excels at close-range combat and team fights. This guide covers optimal builds and strategies for successful gameplay.
Core Build
- First Item: The Collector
- Boots: Plated Steelcaps
- Core Items: Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, Immortal Shieldbow, Bloodthirster
Runes
- Primary (Precision): Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline, Last Stand
- Secondary (Domination): Sudden Impact, Treasure Hunter
- Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling
Key Tips
- Maintain two E stacks for escape options
- Leverage level 6 power spike with aggressive supports
- Position for multi-target ultimates in team fights
Strong Against
- Twitch (58.6% WR)
- Kai'Sa (56.9% WR)
- Aphelios (56.5% WR)
- Ezreal (56.5% WR)
- Samira (56.2% WR)
Weak Against
- Xayah (45.6% WR)
- Kog'Maw (45.8% WR)
- Hwei (48.0% WR)
- Swain (48.6% WR)
- Smolder (48.6% WR)
Best Supports
- Taric (59.6% WR)
- Senna (57.4% WR)
- Blitzcrank (57.0% WR)
- Karma (56.9% WR)
- Thresh (56.5% WR)
Alternative Build
- Core: Immortal Shieldbow > The Collector > Infinity Edge
- Secondary: Lord Dominik's Regards, Death's Dance
- Same runes with Inspiration secondary (Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery)
- 58.0% win rate over 181 matches
Skill Order: Q > E > W
This build achieves a 56.5% win rate across 7,364 matches in high ELO play.