Best Nilah Build Guide for Patch 15.4: Items, Runes, and Matchups

Best Nilah Build Guide for Patch 15.4: Items, Runes, and Matchups

By Marcus Chen

February 27, 2025 at 08:45 PM

Core Build

Take Flash and Barrier as Summoner Spells. Build The Collector first, followed by Plated Steelcaps and Infinity Edge. Complete with Lord Dominik's Regards, Immortal Shieldbow, and Bloodthirster. Max abilities: Q > E > W.

Primary Runes:

  • Conqueror
  • Triumph
  • Legend: Bloodline
  • Last Stand

Secondary Runes:

  • Sudden Impact
  • Treasure Hunter

Rune Shards:

  • Attack Speed
  • Adaptive Force
  • Health Scaling

Key Tips

  • Maintain two E stacks for escape options
  • Leverage level 6 power spike with aggressive support
  • Use E into R combo when enemies are grouped

Best Matchups (Win Rate)

  • Twitch (58.3%)
  • Kai'Sa (56.8%)
  • Ezreal (56.5%)
  • Aphelios (56.5%)
  • Samira (56.2%)

Worst Matchups (Win Rate)

  • Xayah (45.4%)
  • Kog'Maw (45.8%)
  • Hwei (48.0%)
  • Swain (48.6%)
  • Smolder (48.6%)

Best Support Synergies (Win Rate)

  • Taric (59.6%)
  • Senna (57.4%)
  • Blitzcrank (57.2%)
  • Karma (57.0%)
  • Thresh (56.5%)

Alternative Build (58.0% WR) Replace secondary runes with Magical Footwear and Biscuit Delivery. Build Immortal Shieldbow first, followed by The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, and Death's Dance.

Situational Items Adjust defensive items and rune shards based on enemy damage types and team composition. Consider Armor or Magic Resist shards depending on lane opponent.

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