Nilah vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nilah vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Nilah must manage her short range by punishing Xayah's last-hit approaches when support threat is low.
This lane favors Nilah in all-ins with support setup, while Xayah controls extended trades with feather zoning.
Nilah benefits from wave states near her side to safely farm and set up committed engages.

Trading pattern

Punish Xayah's last-hit animations with autos and (Q) only when enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Use (W) to block Xayah's auto retaliation during all-ins triggered by your support's engage.
Avoid using (E) forward without support follow-up to prevent being rooted by (E) and kited.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) root is available and her support controls brush or engage zones.
Be cautious when (W) is down, as Xayah can punish your auto trades more effectively.
Watch for enemy support positioning that can immediately follow your engage or punish your short-range approach.

Early game

Focus on the first three waves to hold the wave near your side, limiting Xayah's feather placement.
Use caster minion last-hit windows to punish Xayah stepping up for CS if enemy support cannot counter.
Avoid pushing too far early to reduce Xayah's dash and root follow-up threat.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) spike allows Nilah to pull multiple targets, enabling committed all-ins with support.
First completed marksman item increases Nilah's all-in damage, making short-range engages more threatening.
Respect Xayah's level 6 (R) self-peel which can deny your engage, so time your all-ins accordingly.

Win conditions

Convert all-in windows after (W) and (R) into health leads and force Xayah off the wave.
Use wave crashes near your turret to deny Xayah CS and take turret plates for item leads.
Leverage bot lane priority from successful all-ins to secure dragon vision and teamfight positioning.