Nilah ADC has trouble against Caitlyn (47.2% win rate) based on 684 games. This is a tough matchup for Nilah players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nilah ADC vs Caitlyn ADC in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
While Nilah remains a niche pick (1.4% pick rate, 25th place out of 30 ADC champions), Caitlyn dominates the current meta bot lane with 14.3% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Nilah players - you'll face Caitlyn in the majority of your games. Surprising upset: Despite Nilah's higher tier rating, Caitlyn wins 52.8% of encounters. This suggests Caitlyn's kit specifically counters Nilah's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Strong champion, tough matchup: Despite Nilah's impressive 52.2% overall win rate, this specific matchup against Caitlyn presents unique challenges requiring focused practice. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (55.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Infinity Edge, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 47.2% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Nilah's superior farming (7.54 vs 6.91/min, 3rd among ADC) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.63 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Caitlyn leads in both matchup win rate (52.8%) and damage (898 vs 691/min). Nilah must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Nilah maintains better KDA (2.20, 23rd place vs 27th for Caitlyn), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | B+ |
| 47.2% | Matchup Winrate | 52.8% |
| 52.19% | Role Winrate | 49.36% |
| #5 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 1.4% | Pickrate | 14.3% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 448 | Gold per Minute | 459 |
| 7.54 | CS/Min | 6.91 |
| 0.28 | Wards per Minute | 0.28 |
| 691 | Damage per Minute | 898 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Nilah deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Caitlyn deals mainly physical damage (93.51%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Nilah is higher farming statistics (ranked 3rd among role champions) (versus 11th for Caitlyn), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.2) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Nilah player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Caitlyn player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
