Nilah vs Seraphine
Skill matchup
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
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Seraphine's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 22s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 22s | 11s | 2m40 |
| 9 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m40 |
| 11 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m20 |
| 16 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m |
| 18 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m |
Playing as Nilah
Tips to maximize your impact
- 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.
- Last-hit minions yourself
Last-hit minions yourself: Joy Unending (passive) gives you more XP when you're the one who kills them.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Dodge her Beat Drop
Dodge Beat Drop (E), especially if you're already slowed: it roots a slowed target and stuns an immobilized one.
- 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.
- 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.
- Target her: she has no dash
If you can engage, target Seraphine: her kit has no dash to escape.
Other Nilah matchups
Patch 16.21.1