Skins
Counters
Nilah is Strong Against
Nilah is Weak Against
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Slipstream
Nilah enthusiastically dashes toward her target, dealing damage to any enemies she passes through on the way.
Passive
Joy Unending
Nilah gains increased experience from last-hitting minions along with the ability to enhance and share nearby healing and shielding from her allies.
Q
Formless 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.
R (Ultimate)
Apotheosis
Twirling her whip-blade in joyful exuberance, Nilah deals damage to enemies around her before pulling them closer with her weapon.
W
Jubilant 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.
Lore
Nilah is an ascetic warrior from a distant land, seeking the world's deadliest, most titanic opponents so that she might challenge and destroy them. Having won her power through an encounter with the long-imprisoned demon of joy, she has no emotions other than unceasing jubilation—a small price to pay for the vast strength she now possesses. Channeling the demon's liquid form into a blade of unparalleled might, she stands defiant against ancient threats long forgotten.
About Nilah, the Joy Unbound
Nilah is an ascetic warrior from a distant land, seeking the world's deadliest, most titanic opponents so that she might challenge and destroy them. Having won her power through an encounter with the long-imprisoned demon of joy, she has no emotions other than unceasing jubilation—a small price to pay for the vast strength she now possesses. Channeling the demon's liquid form into a blade of unparalleled might, she stands defiant against ancient threats long forgotten.
How to Play Nilah
Playing Nilaheffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a fighter, Nilah benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Nilah Counters and Matchups
Nilah's toughest matchup this patch is DrMundo. Conversely, Nilah performs strongly into Hwei.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Nilah
Riot rates Nilah's difficulty at 10/10. Nilah rewards mastery and has a steep learning curve — expect to spend dozens of games before seeing the payoff.