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Smolder vs Nilah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nilah

Smolder vs Nilah

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Smolder stacking (Q) safely versus Nilah's short-range all-in threat.
Smolder wins extended trades and scaling, Nilah pressures early with support engage and (W) auto denial.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or (W) poke when Nilah last-hits near minions without support threat.
Avoid trading when (W) is up as it blocks your autos and enables her all-in.
Save (E) for escape or repositioning; do not use it aggressively before Nilah's engage cooldowns expire.

Danger windows

Respect Nilah's all-in when her (W) is active, denying your auto retaliation.
Avoid stepping forward when Nilah's support controls brush or can immediately follow trades.
Be cautious after (E) is used aggressively, as Nilah can commit with (R) pull and support follow-up.

Early game

Use first three waves to stack (Q) on safe last hits, avoiding Nilah's short-range dash (E).
Punish Nilah's last-hit attempts when her support cannot zone or engage.
Hold wave near your side to reduce Nilah's dash window and create poke angles with (W).

Power spikes

Prioritize safe (Q) stack thresholds to increase poke and execute pressure in lane.
Level 6 (R) lets Smolder swing low-health fights and punish Nilah's all-ins.
Post (Q) thresholds, Smolder's poke outscales Nilah's short-range burst if stacks are high.

Win conditions

Convert (Q) stack leads into wave crashes to force Nilah under tower and deny her CS.
Use (R) to heal and trade during dragon setups or objective fights for lane health advantage.
Reach late-game scaling where Smolder's poke and execute outmatch Nilah's short-range all-in.

Tip: For Smolder vs Nilah, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast ADC lane check.

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup