Nilah, The Joy Unbound, is an interesting addition to the League Of Legends champion roster. Her attack range of 225 classifies her as a melee champion, but with just enough range to function in the ADC role. An unusual and synergistic toolkit means she shines when paired with a supportive Enchanter, but will require a change in playstyle from your typical ranged carries.
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This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Nilah's abilities, how to play her throughout all stages of the game, as well as her optimal runes, summoner spells, and item builds for the ADC role.
Nilah's recommended ability level order is:
Formless Blade is your primary damage ability, and is always maxed first, whilst the lower cooldown on Slipstream dashes is preferable as a secondary, as Jubilant Veil does not gain as much cooldown reduction per level.
For summoner spells, you should take:
While a very strong Mid- to Late-game champion, Nilah suffers from being poked out in the early stages. Her short attack range means enemy ADCs such as Ashe will be problematic for you, as they can safely harass you from a distance. Try to focus on last hitting in order to maximise your Joy Unending value. You can punish the enemy ADC with Formless Blade, should they step up to go for a last hit, and keeping up the buff will aid you in safely farming thanks to the increased attack range. Your goal is to try and maximise your minion kills throughout the early levels, as without an engage Support, you will probably find champion kills hard to come by.
Thanks to your passive, you will typically be able to level up slightly ahead of your enemies, and you can use this to take some favorable trades. Jubilant
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