Nilah vs Seraphine

Nilah
vs
52.9%

over 34 games

Seraphine

Skill matchup

Heavy AP damageHeavy pokeHeavy CCHigh burst

You are stronger late game. Farm safe and avoid early trades.

Build vs Seraphine

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Nilah: The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, Mercury's Treads, Immortal Shieldbow, Yun Tal Wildarrows, B. F. Sword, Mortal Reminder.

Starting items

Doran's Blade
Health Potion

Core build

The Collector
1
Infinity Edge
2
Lord Dominik's Regards
3

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
Immortal Shieldbow
5

Summoner spells

FlashBarrier56%
ExhaustFlash15%

Other options

Immortal Shieldbow
Yun Tal Wildarrows
B. F. Sword
Mortal Reminder
Death's Dance
Quicksilver Sash
Maw of Malmortius
Bloodthirster
Guardian Angel
54.5% WR11 games
PrecisionPrecision
ConquerorConqueror
TriumphTriumph
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Last StandLast Stand
InspirationInspiration
Cash BackCash Back
Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Seraphine's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Stage Presence (P)

Every third basic spell will cast twice from Seraphine. Additionally, casting spells near allies grants her bonus magic damage and range on her next basic attack.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
38s22s11s–
67s22s11s2m40
96s22s11s2m40
116s22s11s2m20
166s22s11s2m
186s22s11s2m

Playing as Nilah

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Jubilant Veil against their trade

    Cast Jubilant Veil (W) when the enemy ADC starts a trade: you dodge their autos, and each ally you touch gains the same effect.

  2. Last-hit minions yourself

    Last-hit minions yourself: Joy Unending (passive) gives you more XP when you're the one who kills them.

  3. Extend your range before your autos

    Hit an enemy, minions included, with Formless Blade (Q) before your autos: you gain range and attack speed, and your autos hit in a cone.

  4. Stick to your target with Slipstream

    Use Slipstream (E) to reach your target: the dash goes through a unit, minions included, and damages enemies in its path.

  5. Apotheosis on a group

    Cast Apotheosis (R) when your support has grouped enemies around you: the final strike pulls them toward you, and the spell heals you and nearby allies.

Playing against Seraphine

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Dodge her Beat Drop

    Dodge Beat Drop (E), especially if you're already slowed: it roots a slowed target and stuns an immobilized one.

  2. Back off before her third spell

    Count her basic spells and back off before the third: Stage Presence (passive) casts it twice, whether it damages, slows or shields.

  3. Spread out from your allies

    Spread out from your allies against Encore (R): each champion hit extends its range, and a charmed ally near you lets it reach you.

  4. Target her: she has no dash

    If you can engage, target Seraphine: her kit has no dash to escape.

Patch 16.21.1