Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Ekkovs Nunu & Willump

DAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ekko wins with a 56.4% win rate (+12.8%) over Nunu & Willump based on 39 games. Ekko holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

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Ekko Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ekko performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Ekko - 56.4% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
56.4% WR
VS
Nunu & Willump vs Ekko matchup - 43.6% win rate
Nunu & Willump
43.6% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 39
56.4%
Win Rate
43.6%
1.2
CS / min
1.1
759
DMG / min
552
12,600
Gold / game
10,535
493
Heal / min
539
826
DMG Mitigated / min
1,052
0.7
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
63.2%
Late Game WR
36.8%

Ekko vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 56.4% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 43.6%, giving Ekko a 12.8 percentage point advantage. Ekko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nunu & Willump players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko players can confidently pick into Nunu & Willump and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nunu & Willump away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ekko vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends

Ekko is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ekko holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Ekko
1.1Nunu & Willump
Ekko and Nunu & Willump farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
759Ekko
552Nunu & Willump
Ekko heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 207 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nunu & Willump should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ekko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,600Ekko
10,535Nunu & Willump
Ekko generates a commanding 2,065 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Ekko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nunu & Willump should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Ekko
1.2Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nunu & Willump coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,319Ekko
1,591Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 272 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Nunu & Willump

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Nunu & Willump are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Ekko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nunu & Willump. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Late Game
Ekko
63.2%
+26.3% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko63.2%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump36.8%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ekko and Nunu & Willump, with Ekko holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Ekko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.2% win rate — 26.3 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Ekko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ekko holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nunu & Willump players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ekko Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpDomination
Dark Harvest - best Ekko rune vs Nunu & WillumpSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs Nunu & WillumpGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs Nunu & WillumpTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Nunu & Willump
Inspiration rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Ekko rune vs Nunu & WillumpCosmic Insight - best Ekko rune vs Nunu & Willump
50.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Inspiration secondary allows Ekko to press their advantage against Nunu & Willump, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Ekko's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ekko matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%2003.074312,42847.4%52.4%
46.75%1691.270512,67153.2%41.1%
48.75%1601.371713,31750.0%48.0%
45.75%1534.284012,04242.0%48.8%
52.03%1485.885212,26346.3%56.8%
54.23%1421.374712,79056.8%51.5%
45.32%1396.380712,73756.3%39.6%
48.92%1396.379811,31552.2%45.8%
46.97%1321.378213,58540.4%52.0%
43.75%1281.277613,13742.4%44.9%
48.80%1253.876312,09954.5%44.3%
55.20%1255.989712,12665.3%48.7%
55.83%1205.079512,77066.7%48.6%
51.67%1201.473612,77355.6%48.5%
52.54%1186.285512,14846.5%58.3%
43.86%1142.987812,90544.9%43.1%
47.32%1126.094412,55350.9%43.4%
50.91%1106.389912,51450.0%51.8%
47.22%1081.472912,91454.0%41.4%
52.94%1021.272712,52850.0%55.4%
47.00%1006.280412,41250.0%44.6%
43.16%955.978212,41039.4%45.2%
34.74%951.169511,81938.6%31.4%
55.17%875.780910,99952.4%57.8%
52.50%801.374614,53656.5%50.9%
53.33%755.882512,17940.7%60.4%
46.48%713.481813,35845.8%46.8%
57.35%686.082711,99764.7%50.0%
56.06%665.677911,30358.1%54.3%
49.23%651.172512,59841.0%61.5%
53.97%636.388411,10254.5%53.3%
46.03%631.269512,85041.7%48.7%
37.70%615.976511,72733.3%40.5%
43.33%601.170213,03448.0%40.0%
30.00%601.169513,89736.8%26.8%
49.15%596.376511,62553.3%44.8%
43.10%585.878212,23652.6%38.5%
54.39%576.475612,48154.5%54.3%
52.63%571.771913,10642.9%58.3%
51.79%561.174213,82836.4%61.8%
56.60%536.184012,77761.9%53.1%
50.00%526.085011,08650.0%50.0%
50.00%526.190613,02750.0%50.0%
56.00%501.584613,22956.5%55.6%
50.00%501.177613,62042.9%55.2%
56.00%506.487912,27856.0%56.0%
52.00%501.971813,30050.0%53.3%
59.18%491.368613,04951.9%68.2%
46.94%493.472811,12956.5%38.5%
55.10%494.381810,56363.0%45.5%
47.92%486.490212,67331.8%61.5%
60.00%456.584712,43561.9%58.3%
47.50%406.591013,15041.2%52.2%
56.41%396.375610,92247.1%63.6%
35.90%391.271213,15143.8%30.4%
56.41%391.275912,60050.0%63.2%
56.41%391.578013,18564.7%50.0%
46.15%391.377412,81138.9%52.4%
47.37%381.163912,08663.2%31.6%
56.76%370.970912,66270.6%45.0%
69.44%366.081511,10970.0%68.8%
52.78%366.074612,18481.8%40.0%
54.29%356.41,00612,08855.6%52.9%
50.00%341.273112,85253.3%47.4%
58.82%345.389013,21757.1%60.0%
47.06%345.883411,03642.1%53.3%
51.52%331.083913,68428.6%68.4%
36.36%332.080213,42850.0%28.6%
45.45%331.168011,29950.0%36.4%
37.50%323.974312,51638.5%36.8%
70.97%315.977812,62160.0%76.2%
40.00%304.367512,14636.4%42.1%
42.86%281.183312,89553.9%33.3%
42.86%285.777612,12044.4%42.1%
62.96%271.874912,82081.8%50.0%
46.15%264.077510,90646.7%45.5%
30.77%263.570711,50430.8%30.8%
44.00%253.074213,06920.0%60.0%
43.48%235.286710,67142.9%44.4%
39.13%234.494512,41522.2%50.0%
47.62%213.174313,85440.0%50.0%
47.62%212.785512,23133.3%58.3%
45.00%201.468811,91954.5%33.3%
60.00%206.482411,24875.0%37.5%
21.05%196.489012,0400.0%36.4%
42.11%194.190711,80536.4%50.0%
68.42%194.993511,51177.8%60.0%
55.56%186.072612,04775.0%40.0%
44.44%182.981811,67850.0%40.0%
52.94%174.676312,52466.7%45.5%
35.29%172.784014,1330.0%46.1%
47.06%175.983411,99562.5%33.3%
50.00%164.965912,07955.6%42.9%
50.00%164.887913,39533.3%71.4%
60.00%155.579612,76966.7%55.6%
40.00%156.01,03011,97975.0%0.0%
64.29%144.664710,88733.3%87.5%
57.14%141.978014,78960.0%55.6%
35.71%141.477310,29433.3%50.0%
61.54%135.087112,04150.0%71.4%
53.85%133.085813,75960.0%50.0%
41.67%121.173313,66660.0%28.6%
50.00%121.593114,22940.0%57.1%
66.67%121.673814,13150.0%70.0%
58.33%123.290814,0940.0%70.0%
63.64%113.184514,30975.0%57.1%
60.00%104.170010,94780.0%40.0%
40.00%105.783813,88266.7%28.6%
40.00%105.994113,815100.0%25.0%
44.44%91.975411,37450.0%33.3%
55.56%95.970510,58780.0%25.0%
66.67%95.91,00512,43480.0%50.0%
44.44%94.087313,53066.7%33.3%
44.44%92.14999,35250.0%0.0%
50.00%86.71,00710,94740.0%66.7%
62.50%86.379411,36066.7%60.0%
50.00%86.476011,19733.3%100.0%
25.00%82.165212,1980.0%40.0%
28.57%72.765812,7530.0%40.0%
50.00%65.11,18616,600100.0%40.0%
83.33%62.378412,14566.7%100.0%
66.67%63.492117,4090.0%66.7%
66.67%64.568411,14866.7%66.7%
33.33%65.274613,20650.0%25.0%
66.67%65.890113,32950.0%75.0%
60.00%52.46288,06550.0%100.0%
80.00%54.660810,31975.0%100.0%
20.00%56.669312,05050.0%0.0%
20.00%54.61,11412,3690.0%25.0%
60.00%55.073511,28050.0%66.7%
60.00%53.472311,42966.7%50.0%
60.00%56.664811,56933.3%100.0%
40.00%54.885415,5320.0%40.0%

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Ekko vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 43.6%, a 12.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ekko do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ekko do against Nunu & Willump in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ekko vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to 36.8%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 56.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.8 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Ekko build against Nunu & Willump includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ekko runes against Nunu & Willump?

The best Ekko runes against Nunu & Willump use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Ekko has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 56.4% win rate. Ekko strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ekko against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Ekko against Nunu & Willump, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.