Nila: Build Guide and Gameplay Strategy

Introduction

• Video Update: Recently updated the written build guide for Nila on Discord.
  • Discord Link: Available in the video description.
  • Content: Covers every viable build for every ELO, including a detailed explanation of when to use each build.
• Current Game Focus: Showcasing how Bor + LDR is a powerful two-item spike and might be the best current build for Nila.
• Call to Action: Encourages viewers to like and subscribe to the channel.

Early Game Strategy

• Laning Phase: The lane is tough, but pushing is possible unless threatened by abilities like a flash hook.
• Level 2 Spike: Aim to get the level two spike first for an early fight advantage.
  • Blitzcrank has lower damage early, making it safer to engage.

Handling Hooks and Pressure

• Support Hooked: Focus on engaging when your support is hooked, using them as bait.
• Dealing with Early Game Damage: Even if Sona is hooked, Blitzcrank’s low early damage can be leveraged.

Trading and Healing

• Frequent Trades: Take trades often due to Sona's healing advantage.
• Target Priority: Easier to kill Blitzcrank compared to Kaisa.

Mid-Game Tactics

• Identifying Opportunities: Monitor enemy summoner spells (e.g., Kaisa's flash and barrier).
• Item Power Spikes: Aim to time recalls and purchases to optimize power spikes (e.g., buy power spike items like Bor).
• Using Vision: Purchase wards to defend against ganks.

Item Builds and Situational Adaptation

• Bor and LDR: Effective build tested in several games, providing high damage against tanky champions.
• Other Viable Builds: Lethality or crit might be better against full squishy teams.

Mechanics and Execution

• Dodging Skills: Flash to dodge critical enemy abilities such as Kaisa’s W.
• Leveraging Heal: Triumph rune is beneficial in close fights, providing substantial heals.

Adapting to Game State

• Adjusting to Enemy Movement: Be mindful of how enemies (like Zed) can kill you and adjust lane positioning accordingly.
• Utility of Support: Sona works well in sustaining Nila in fights.

Team Coordination

• Objective Focus: Use coordinated efforts to secure objectives like Baron and towers.
• Engage and Disengage: Decide when to fight or pull back based on team composition and enemy cooldowns.

Late Game Strategy

• Pushing and Defending: Prioritize pushing waves and defending jungle camps.
• Scaling and Team Fights: Utilize build advantages in late-game team fights.
  • Example: High damage output on auto attacks with Bor and LDR.

Closing Thoughts

• Build Efficiency: The Bor and LDR build feels powerful, especially against high HP targets.
• Community Interaction: Mention of viewer demographics and future plans for subtitle additions (Portuguese and Vietnamese).

Summary

• Game Outcome: Successful execution of strategies leading to a strong game despite early difficulties.
  • Early game without multiple ganks allowed for better performance.