When Safe trading and poking during the laning phase

1. QActivate range and attack speed→
2. AutoFirst basic attack→
3. AutoHeal on critical strike

Tip Q's armor penetration is a passive equal to 35% of critical strike chance, not a temporary buff gained on cast. Landing Q grants attack range and attack speed for 4 seconds, so continue basic attacks; when one critically strikes, Nilah heals for 20% of its damage.

When Closing the gap on an enemy as a melee carry

1. EEngage→
2. QActivate range and attack speed→
3. AutoFollow-up basic attack→
4. RFinish

Tip Dash through the target with E, land Q for 4 seconds of attack range and attack speed, then land a basic attack. Armor penetration is always supplied by critical strike chance rather than the Q hit; R spins for 1 second, pulls enemies inward, and heals Nilah and nearby allies from champion damage.

When Committing to a full teamfight or 1v1 with R and W survivability

1. EEngage→
2. QActivate range and attack speed→
3. AutoFollow-up basic attack→
4. RMain damage→
5. WAvoid basic attacks and reduce magic→
6. AutoFollow-up

Tip Dash through the target with E, land Q for 4 seconds of attack range and attack speed, then land a basic attack. Armor penetration is always supplied by critical strike chance rather than the Q hit; R spins for 1 second, pulls enemies inward, and heals Nilah and nearby allies based on damage dealt to champions.

When Countering after W avoids a key basic or empowered attack

1. WAvoid basic attacks and reduce magic→
2. EEngage→
3. QActivate range and attack speed→
4. RFinish

Tip W avoids non-turret basic attacks for 1.75 seconds and reduces incoming magic damage by 25%, but it does not make Nilah immune to every spell. Time it against an empowered basic attack or marksman focus before E-Q, and account for major magic abilities being reduced—not negated—when relying on R's healing.