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Nilah Mid Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
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Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Nilah against any opponent at any level.
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Nilah build and runes (Mid, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Infinity Edge
- Berserker's Greaves
- Bloodthirster
- Trinity Force
- Death's Dance
- Lord Dominik's Regards
Start: Doran's Blade, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Precision · keystone Press the Attack
Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
Secondary: Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > W > E
Nilah is classified AD from its ability scalings; itemization computed from Infinity Edge + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Nilah base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 570 | 58.0 | 27.0 | 32.0 | 0.697 |
| Level 6 | 969 | 65.9 | 43.6 | 40.1 | 0.731 |
| Level 11 | 1,456 | 75.5 | 63.9 | 50.0 | 0.773 |
| Level 18 | 2,287 | 92.0 | 98.4 | 66.8 | 0.845 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Nilah ability damage per rank
Q — Formless Blade physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| Cooldown (s) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Scaling: 180/190/200/210/220% total AD.
Nilah Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 114.4 | 4.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 135.8 | 4.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 161.8 | 4.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 207.3 | 4.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 216.2 | 4.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 225.8 | 4.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 241.3 | 4.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 252.4 | 4.0s |
W — Jubilant Veil magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||||
| Cooldown (s) | 26.0 | 25.0 | 24.0 | 23.0 | 22.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
E — Slipstream physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
| Cooldown (s) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Scaling: 20/20/20/20/20% bonus AD.
Nilah E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 60.0 | 0.5s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 70.0 | 0.5s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 80.0 | 0.5s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 100.0 | 0.5s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 100.0 | 0.5s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 100.0 | 0.5s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 100.0 | 0.5s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 100.0 | 0.5s |
R — Apotheosis physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 60 | 100 | 140 |
| Cooldown (s) | 110.0 | 95.0 | 80.0 |
Scaling: 40/40/40% bonus AD.
Nilah R damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | rank 1 | 60.0 | 110.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 1 | 60.0 | 110.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 2 | 100.0 | 95.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 2 | 100.0 | 95.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 3 | 140.0 | 80.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 3 | 140.0 | 80.0s |
Nilah ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Nilah plays with Summoner's Rift numbers — no ARAM-specific balance.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | — |
| Damage taken | — |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | — |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Nilah build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Nilah Mid is Infinity Edge, Berserker's Greaves, Bloodthirster, Trinity Force, Death's Dance, Lord Dominik's Regards, with Press the Attack as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Nilah have ARAM modifiers?
No. Nilah plays with Summoner's Rift numbers on ARAM; Riot has not given Nilah ARAM-specific balance on patch 26.20.
How much damage does Nilah's Formless Blade do?
Nilah's Q (Formless Blade) has a base damage of 10/20/30/40/50 across its ranks and scales with 180/190/200/210/220% total AD. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Nilah have at level 18?
Nilah has 2,287 base health, 98.4 armor and 66.8 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.