How to Play Mage Nunu & Willump
A stage-by-stage plan for Mage Nunu & Willump: opener, when to level and roll for Nunu & Willump, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 82.6%
- Avg place
- 2.96
- 1st place
- 21.7%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 23
How to level and roll with Mage Nunu & Willump
3-cost rerollMage Nunu & Willump is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Veigar and Nunu & Willump reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-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. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Veigar and Nunu & Willump hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Veigar and Nunu & Willump hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Nunu & Willump. |
Mage Nunu & Willump early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Mage Nunu & Willump yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Nunu & Willump.
Rolling odds for Mage Nunu & Willump
Your 3-star targets are Veigar and Nunu & Willump. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Mage Nunu & Willump positioning
A starting board for Mage 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 Ornn in front of it.
- Split Xayah and Veigar across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Ornn, Nunu & Willump, and Annie hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Maokai and Annie 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 Mage Nunu & Willump
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (21.7% first places)
- Big power spike once Veigar and Nunu & Willump hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Nunu & Willump and Veigar) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Veigar and Nunu & Willump
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Veigar and Nunu & Willump are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Nashor's Tooth, Titan's Resolve, and Hand Of Justice 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 Mage Nunu & Willump.
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How to play Mage Nunu & Willump – FAQ (TFT Set 4)
How do you play Mage Nunu & Willump?
Mage Nunu & Willump is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Veigar and Nunu & Willump reach 3 stars. Corner Xayah on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Build Nashor's Tooth, Titan's Resolve, and Hand Of Justice on Nunu & Willump.
When should I roll down for Mage Nunu & Willump?
Mage Nunu & Willump doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Veigar and Nunu & Willump are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Veigar?
Slow roll for Veigar at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Mage Nunu & Willump a reroll comp?
Yes. Mage Nunu & Willump wants Veigar and Nunu & Willump at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Mage Nunu & Willump?
Corner Xayah on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Split Xayah and Veigar across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Ornn, Nunu & Willump, and Annie hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Maokai and Annie in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Mage Nunu & Willump?
Mage Nunu & Willump has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Nunu & Willump.