Nilah vs Ashe ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nilah vs Ashe

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Nilah must survive Ashe's ranged poke and slow pressure before committing to all-ins.
The lane hinges on Nilah punishing Ashe's last-hit windows when Ashe steps into melee range.
Nilah benefits from a wave near her side to safely engage with support and (W) protection.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto-attack Ashe during her last-hit animations on melee-range minions if support threat is low.
Use (W) to block Ashe's autos before committing to all-ins after enemy poke cooldowns expire.
Avoid using (E) forward without support engage ready, as Ashe's slows and (R) stun punish overextension.

Danger windows

(R) stun combined with support follow-up creates lethal engage windows; avoid stepping forward without (W) or support ready.
(W) and passive slow punish Nilah's approach; respect these cooldowns when wave is pushed away.
Avoid last-hitting near low-health minions if enemy support controls brush or can immediately punish step forward.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm behind minions and avoid (W) poke angles.
Punish Ashe's last hits on caster minions only if enemy support cannot punish back.
Hold the wave near your side to reduce Ashe's slow poke and limit her follow-up.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) allows Nilah to turn support engages into committed fights; use (W) to deny Ashe's auto retaliation.
First completed marksman item increases Nilah's all-in threat; force fights when support can start and Ashe's poke is down.

Win conditions

Convert health leads from successful all-ins into wave crashes to take turret plates and dragon control.
Use (R) and (W) with support follow-up to lock Ashe down in fights and secure kills.
Deny Ashe free farm by punishing last-hit attempts, forcing her under tower before item spikes and teamfights.