How to Play Rogue Nunu & Willump
A stage-by-stage plan for Rogue Nunu & Willump: opener, when to level and roll for Nunu & Willump, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 24.5%
- Avg place
- 6.00
- 1st place
- 3.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 66
How to level and roll with Rogue Nunu & Willump
Fast 8Rogue Nunu & Willump is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Nunu & Willump. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Nunu & Willump and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Rogue Nunu & Willump early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Rogue Nunu & Willump yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Nunu & Willump.
Rolling odds for Rogue Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Rogue Nunu & Willump positioning
A starting board for Rogue Nunu & Willump. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Xayah on the back line and put Nunu & Willump in front of it.
- Split Xayah and Talon across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Shen, Riven, and Nunu & Willump hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Mordekaiser and Jax in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Rogue Nunu & Willump
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Nunu & Willump and Riven) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 92% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Nunu & Willump and Riven at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Adaptive Helm, Crownguard, and Protector's Vow on Nunu & Willump.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Rogue Nunu & Willump.
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How to play Rogue Nunu & Willump – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Rogue Nunu & Willump?
Rogue Nunu & Willump is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Nunu & Willump. Corner Xayah on the back line and put Nunu & Willump in front of it. Build Adaptive Helm, Crownguard, and Protector's Vow on Nunu & Willump.
When should I roll down for Rogue Nunu & Willump?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Rogue Nunu & Willump finds Nunu & Willump and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Nunu & Willump?
Roll for Nunu & Willump at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Rogue Nunu & Willump a reroll comp?
No. Rogue Nunu & Willump is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Rogue Nunu & Willump?
Corner Xayah on the back line and put Nunu & Willump in front of it. Split Xayah and Talon across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Shen, Riven, and Nunu & Willump hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Mordekaiser and Jax in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Rogue Nunu & Willump?
Rogue Nunu & Willump has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Nunu & Willump.