Veigar vs Nilah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Nilah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane hinges on punishing Nilah's short range when she steps up for CS under limited support threat.
Veigar wins extended trades by zoning with (E) and bursting trapped targets, but early lane pressure is low.
Hold the wave near your side to safely stack (Q) and avoid Nilah's all-in windows supported by (W) and (R).

Trading pattern

Punish Nilah's last-hit attempts by stepping forward with an auto and (Q) only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Use (E) to trap Nilah when she walks predictably into melee range to secure burst with (R).
Avoid trading when (E) is on cooldown or (W) is up, as it blocks your auto retaliation and enables her all-in.

Danger windows

Nilah's all-in is most dangerous when (W) is active, denying your autos and enabling her dash (E) follow-up.
Avoid stepping into brush or support threat zones where Nilah's engage and (R) pull can be combined.
Be cautious when Nilah's support can immediately follow her dash (E) for a committed fight; back off until cooldowns expire.

Early game

Use the first three waves to stack (Q) on caster minions close to your turret for safety and scaling.
Avoid pushing the wave too far early to reduce Nilah's dash (E) all-in threat and support follow-up.
Watch Nilah's position during caster minion last hits to punish her stepping up with autos plus (Q) if support threat is low.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), turning your cage into a lethal all-in tool for low targets; track this for kill windows.
First completed mage item plus (Q) stack growth increases your burst threat, allowing safer trades and wave pressure.
Respect Nilah's level 6 (R) pull combined with (W) auto immunity; avoid extended trades when these are available.

Win conditions

Win by denying Nilah free (Q) stacks and punishing her short-range CS attempts to build a burst item lead.
Convert health advantage into wave crashes to take turret plates and secure dragon vision control.
Use (E) to zone or trap Nilah in teamfights, enabling your execute-style (R) burst to maximize DPS impact.