Nilah is a unique botlane bruiser who excels at sharing experience and enhancing ally buffs. Her kit combines mobility, damage, and team utility, making her particularly effective when paired with enchanter supports.

Passive - Perfect Synergy

• Boosts healing and shields for nearby allies
• Allies healing or shielding Nilah receive additional effects
• Shares bonus experience with nearest ally when last-hitting minions

Q - Formless Blade

• Passive: Ignores armor and heals from champion damage (scales with crit chance)
• Active: Line attack that increases attack range and speed
• Enhanced auto attacks deal cone damage

W - Jubilant Veil

• Grants movement speed
• Provides 25% magic damage reduction
• Dodges auto attacks for 2.25 seconds
• Can extend effects to allies for 1.5 seconds

E - Slipstream

• Dash through target with fixed distance
• Deals damage to enemies in path
• Stores up to 2 charges
• Can be combined with Q for additional damage

R - Apotheosis

• AoE damage that pulls enemies to center
• Heals based on damage dealt (scales with crit chance)
• Shares healing with nearby allies
• Converts excess healing to shields

Optimal Skill Order

1. Start Q > E > W
2. Levels 4-5: Prioritize E
3. Level 6+: R > Q > E > W

Best Synergies

• Strong with both engage supports (Nautilus, Leona)
• Excellent with enchanters (Taric, Soraka)
• Performs well in team compositions with CC

Core Build Path

• Focus on AD, Attack Speed, and Crit
• Build into armor penetration and lifesteal
• Requires 4+ items for maximum effectiveness

Key Tips

• Use E carefully as fixed dash distance can create escape paths for enemies
• Coordinate ultimate with team's CC abilities
• Maximize passive experience sharing through consistent last-hitting
• Position strategically to extend W benefits to allies

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