Nilah
The Joy Unbound
About Nilah
Nilah, The Joy Unbound, is a powerful assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in botlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on July 13, 2022 during Patch 12.13, Nilah has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.
With 3 unique skins available, Nilah offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. While Nilah doesn't have many skins yet, each one offers a unique take on this champion's theme.
As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Nilah brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.
Gameplay style
Nilah is primarily played as an assassin/fighter/skirmisher, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in botlane. Since their release in Patch 12.13, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Nilah's potential.
As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Nilah requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.
Nilah's story
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.
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Latest Nilah skins
All Nilah skins (3)
Official Champion Spotlight
See Nilah's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.
Learning Nilah
Whether you're just picking up Nilah or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion is crucial.
Champion strengths
- High burst damage potential
- Good balance of damage and durability
- High solo kill potential
- Strong dueling potential
Champion weaknesses
- Vulnerable to crowd control
- Can be kited by ranged champions
- Relatively squishy in team fights
- May struggle against true tanks
Nilah currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Nilah should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.
