Corki vs Nilah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Corki vs Nilah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Corki wins by punishing Nilah's short-range all-in attempts with ranged poke before level 6.
The lane turns on wave state: hold the wave mid to deny Nilah safe all-ins and scale safely.
Corki's poke and mixed damage outrange Nilah's melee threats, forcing her to rely on support for engages.

Trading pattern

Punish Nilah's last-hit attempts by auto-attacking or using (Q) when her support can't immediately trade back.
Use (R) poke after level 6 to soften Nilah before she can engage with (E) and (R).
Avoid extended trades if (W) is down, as Nilah can retaliate more effectively without auto-blocking.

Danger windows

(W) auto-block and (E) dash combo create lethal all-in windows; avoid fighting when (W) is up.
Beware of Nilah's level 6 (R) pull combined with support engage, especially near her side of the lane.
Do not punish last hits if enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow trades with crowd control.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm safely and chip Nilah with (Q) and autos when she last-hits.
Avoid using (W) forward early to prevent giving Nilah and her support an all-in window.
Position behind caster minions to reduce Nilah's dash angles and punish her stepping up for last hits.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Corki's repeat poke, enabling safer harassment and control over Nilah's all-ins.
First completed damage item increases Corki's poke threat, making Nilah's short-range engages riskier.
Mid-game item spikes strengthen Corki's sustained poke, forcing Nilah to respect and avoid extended fights.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and wave control into forced recalls, securing plates and dragon vision.
Reach item spikes to pressure Nilah under tower, denying her safe farm and all-in setups.
Use mid-game poke to create space for your support and control objective fights with ranged DPS advantage.