The Best Nilah Build 2024: Runes, Items, and Counters Guide

The Best Nilah Build 2024: Runes, Items, and Counters Guide

By Marcus Chen

February 27, 2025 at 02:30 PM

Nilah's optimal build focuses on maximizing her damage output while maintaining survivability through strategic item choices and rune selection.

Core Build Summary:

  • Summoner Spells: Flash, Barrier
  • Primary Runes: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline, Last Stand
  • Secondary Runes: Sudden Impact, Treasure Hunter
  • Core Items: The Collector, Plated Steelcaps, Infinity Edge
  • Final Items: Lord Dominik's Regards, Immortal Shieldbow, Bloodthirster
  • Skill Order: Q > E > W

Best Matchups (Win Rate):

  • Twitch (58.6%)
  • Kai'Sa (56.9%)
  • Aphelios (56.5%)
  • Ezreal (56.5%)
  • Samira (56.2%)

Counter Picks to Avoid:

  • Xayah (45.6%)
  • Kog'Maw (45.8%)
  • Hwei (48.0%)
  • Swain (48.6%)
  • Smolder (48.6%)

Best Support Synergies:

  • Taric (59.6%)
  • Senna (57.4%)
  • Blitzcrank (57.0%)
  • Karma (56.9%)
  • Thresh (56.5%)

Key Tips:

  1. Maintain two E stacks for escape options
  2. Capitalize on early level 6 power spike
  3. Position for multi-target ultimates in teamfights

Alternative Build:

  • Core Items: Immortal Shieldbow > The Collector > Infinity Edge
  • Final Items: Lord Dominik's Regards, Death's Dance
  • Win Rate: 58.0% across 181 matches

Situational Items: Adjust your build based on enemy composition and game state, particularly focusing on armor or magic resist in rune shards depending on lane matchup.

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