Elise - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Elisevs Nunu & Willump

DAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Elise vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Elise wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 5 games. Elise wins the early laning phase while Nunu & Willump scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Elise build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

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Elise Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Elise 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.

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Elise - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Elise
60.0% WR
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Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup - 40.0% win rate
Nunu & Willump
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Elise vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Elise wins the Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.6
CS / min
1.3
565
DMG / min
638
11,794
Gold / game
12,320
346
Heal / min
542
405
DMG Mitigated / min
1,470
1.1
CC / min
1.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Elise vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 40.0%, giving Elise a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Elise controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Elise needs to press advantages before Nunu & Willump reaches their power spikes, while Nunu & Willump should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 1,261 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Elise 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.

Elise vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.6Elise
1.3Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump edges out Elise by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nunu & Willump.
Damage
565Elise
638Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Elise. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Elise choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nunu & Willump's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,794Elise
12,320Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump earns 526 more gold per game than Elise, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nunu & Willump slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Elise
1.3Nunu & Willump
Both Elise and Nunu & Willump provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
751Elise
2,012Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 1,261 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Elise Build Against Nunu & Willump

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Elise needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Elise against Nunu & Willump are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Elise an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Elise
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Elise early game win rateElise100.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Elise late game win rateElise0.0%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump100.0%

Elise dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Elise can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nunu & Willump is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Elise. Extended games heavily favor Nunu & Willump, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Elise must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nunu & Willump reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nunu & Willump survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Elise Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Sorcery rune tree - Elise primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Elise rune vs Nunu & WillumpNimbus Cloak - best Elise rune vs Nunu & WillumpTranscendence - best Elise rune vs Nunu & WillumpWaterwalking - best Elise rune vs Nunu & Willump
Domination rune tree - Elise secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Elise rune vs Nunu & WillumpGrisly Mementos - best Elise rune vs Nunu & Willump
100.0% WR

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


Elise matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Elise'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 Elise build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Elise matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
78.79%331.078512,30388.2%68.8%
60.71%280.868512,24338.5%80.0%
44.00%250.775812,29280.0%20.0%
52.00%251.069213,04333.3%62.5%
23.81%211.268312,44710.0%36.4%
60.00%201.075311,90462.5%58.3%
52.63%191.079413,85242.9%58.3%
33.33%180.870711,71020.0%38.5%
53.33%150.959711,46642.9%62.5%
60.00%150.974310,47442.9%75.0%
57.14%140.864310,72262.5%50.0%
50.00%140.772712,35833.3%54.5%
35.71%140.868712,09528.6%42.9%
28.57%140.85439,49833.3%25.0%
41.67%121.37089,47028.6%60.0%
36.36%110.653310,85566.7%0.0%
54.55%111.169111,73750.0%55.6%
45.45%111.36859,49950.0%42.9%
72.73%110.865112,783100.0%57.1%
80.00%101.278113,869100.0%71.4%
60.00%100.975812,69060.0%60.0%
70.00%100.77149,05360.0%80.0%
40.00%100.976112,67366.7%28.6%
30.00%100.958511,89666.7%14.3%
50.00%100.971614,611100.0%44.4%
33.33%90.94917,98837.5%0.0%
44.44%91.574812,48566.7%33.3%
22.22%91.25559,81950.0%14.3%
33.33%91.661710,3130.0%42.9%
44.44%91.568011,42225.0%60.0%
50.00%80.994114,85233.3%60.0%
37.50%81.864312,222100.0%16.7%
25.00%81.088912,8380.0%33.3%
50.00%80.976513,09050.0%50.0%
42.86%70.560310,41720.0%100.0%
71.43%70.865912,27675.0%66.7%
57.14%71.253810,8190.0%66.7%
28.57%73.26408,74020.0%50.0%
16.67%60.776410,7250.0%33.3%
50.00%60.976012,19850.0%50.0%
100.00%61.11,03618,6640.0%100.0%
16.67%61.46459,9110.0%25.0%
40.00%52.189915,4410.0%40.0%
80.00%50.650311,155100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.656511,794100.0%0.0%
80.00%50.54898,820100.0%66.7%
20.00%52.11,01912,0950.0%25.0%
60.00%51.472712,279100.0%50.0%

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Elise vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Elise wins the Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Elise has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Elise players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Elise wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Elise is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Elise build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Elise build against Nunu & Willump includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Elise runes against Nunu & Willump?

The best Elise runes against Nunu & Willump use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Elise counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Elise has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 60.0% win rate. Elise strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Elise against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Elise 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.