Zeri vs Nilah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Nilah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Zeri's ability to punish Nilah's short-range last-hit paths with (W) through walls.
Zeri wins extended trades by kiting with (R) and terrain mobility, while Nilah thrives in short all-ins with (W) and (R).
Zeri needs to maintain wave states that keep Nilah at bay and preserve (E) for safe wall escapes.

Trading pattern

Punish Nilah's last-hit attempts by stepping up with (W) through walls only if enemy support can't trade back.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or threat zone, as (E) dash and (W) auto block enable all-ins.
Use (Q) poke on Nilah when she commits to last hits, especially on low-health caster minions near walls.

Danger windows

Respect (W) auto immunity when it's active; avoid trades that rely on auto attacks during this window.
Be cautious when Nilah's support can immediately follow her engage, especially near brush or river control.
Avoid fighting when (E) is down or no nearby terrain exists for (E) escape, as Nilah's all-in threat rises.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm near walls and punish Nilah stepping up for caster minions with (W).
Avoid stepping too far forward before level 3 when (W) can block autos during trades.
Track Nilah's support position to decide if last-hit punishment is safe or too risky due to engage threat.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets Zeri kite extended fights, so engage only when you can use (R) to outmaneuver Nilah.
First completed marksman item boosts Zeri's poke and wave control, increasing last-hit punish windows.
Two-item spike enhances Zeri's sustained DPS in fights, making it safer to fight around walls and force Nilah off waves.

Win conditions

Convert poke and last-hit punishments into health leads, forcing Nilah to recall early.
Use wave crashes near your tower to deny Nilah safe farm and take turret plates.
Reach item spikes to kite extended fights with (R), maximizing DPS while avoiding Nilah's short-range burst.