Nilah vs Aphelios ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nilah vs Aphelios

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Nilah wins by punishing Aphelios's last-hit approach when his support can't trade back.
The lane turns on wave control near Nilah's side to enable her short-range all-ins with (W) and (R).

Trading pattern

Punish Aphelios when he steps up for last hits with autos or (Q) only if enemy support can't zone or trade back.
Use (W) to block Aphelios's autos during your all-in to deny his retaliation window.
Avoid trading when Aphelios has Calibrum or Infernum active, as his poke range and splash punish close trades.

Danger windows

Respect Aphelios's Calibrum poke when he controls river or brush, as stepping up invites heavy poke.
Avoid trading when Aphelios's Gravitum root is ready with support follow-up, as it enables dangerous CC chains.
Do not use (E) aggressively without support, as Aphelios can kite and punish your commitment in extended fights.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold the wave near your side and punish Aphelios stepping up for caster minions.
Avoid using (E) forward without support follow-up to prevent being kited by Aphelios's root or poke.
Track Aphelios's weapon state to anticipate poke range and adjust your positioning accordingly.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks strong all-in potential by pulling multiple targets for your short-range damage; commit with support.
First completed marksman item lets you force fights safely, turning your short-range engages into kill threats.
Aphelios's strong weapon pairs create poke and root windows; respect these to avoid losing health before your engage.

Win conditions

Deny Aphelios free farm by punishing his last-hit attempts when his support can't contest.
Convert health leads and wave crashes near your side into turret plates and dragon vision control.
Use (W) and (R) with support engage to lock down Aphelios and secure kills, snowballing into item and scaling advantages.