Gravesvs Nunu & Willump
Graves vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nunu & Willump wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Graves based on 22 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Graves scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Graves vs Nunu & Willump matchup.
Graves Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Graves 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.
Who Wins the Graves vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?
Graves vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary
The Graves vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Graves's 36.4%, giving Nunu & Willump a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Graves reaches their power spikes, while Graves should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 771 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump has a strong advantage in this matchup. Graves players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nunu & Willump overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Graves vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown
Graves is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Graves Build Against Nunu & Willump
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Nunu & Willump are Hubris, The Collector and Immortal Shieldbow. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% 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 Graves vs Nunu & Willump matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Graves12.5%
Nunu & Willump87.5%Graves50.0%Nunu & Willump50.0%Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 87.5% win rate — a 75.0 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Graves at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nunu & Willump. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nunu & Willump has the edge early, but Graves gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Graves Runes Against Nunu & Willump
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Graves the best tools to compete against Nunu & Willump in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Graves matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Graves'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 Graves build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.95% | 91 | 1.6 | 866 | 14,039 | 51.4% | 57.4% | |
| 50.67% | 75 | 1.6 | 831 | 14,228 | 53.6% | 48.9% | |
| 52.70% | 74 | 1.4 | 837 | 14,500 | 58.6% | 48.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 1.4 | 743 | 13,094 | 61.5% | 36.7% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 1.4 | 810 | 12,435 | 37.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 1.3 | 817 | 11,931 | 51.6% | 40.0% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 1.5 | 745 | 14,134 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 65.96% | 47 | 1.6 | 880 | 14,512 | 56.3% | 71.0% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 1.6 | 778 | 12,933 | 39.1% | 56.5% | |
| 36.96% | 46 | 1.3 | 857 | 12,904 | 47.1% | 31.0% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 1.6 | 785 | 14,429 | 33.3% | 53.1% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 1.6 | 804 | 14,050 | 56.3% | 60.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.4 | 838 | 11,689 | 63.6% | 40.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 1.6 | 721 | 11,969 | 33.3% | 65.0% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 1.7 | 760 | 13,604 | 28.6% | 47.6% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.8 | 891 | 14,669 | 50.0% | 40.9% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 1.5 | 800 | 13,723 | 27.3% | 45.5% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.6 | 846 | 13,800 | 41.7% | 65.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.5 | 948 | 14,987 | 40.0% | 61.9% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 2.0 | 826 | 13,186 | 53.9% | 56.3% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.5 | 821 | 13,593 | 21.4% | 69.2% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.5 | 871 | 13,833 | 42.9% | 52.9% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.4 | 906 | 13,571 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 1.8 | 870 | 12,086 | 61.5% | 77.8% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.3 | 843 | 13,234 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.9 | 814 | 13,627 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.4 | 806 | 11,654 | 58.3% | 28.6% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.4 | 804 | 13,514 | 42.9% | 41.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 2.0 | 885 | 14,620 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 1.7 | 940 | 14,364 | 37.5% | 20.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.9 | 828 | 11,532 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.4 | 819 | 11,375 | 42.9% | 20.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.3 | 752 | 12,735 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.6 | 1,012 | 14,523 | 80.0% | 45.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.5 | 752 | 12,398 | 22.2% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 2.3 | 748 | 13,746 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.8 | 953 | 11,986 | 57.1% | 83.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.5 | 806 | 14,387 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.5 | 789 | 12,699 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 579 | 11,889 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.0 | 595 | 10,256 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.1 | 647 | 11,907 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 1,018 | 14,263 | 83.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.6 | 845 | 14,880 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.4 | 772 | 10,960 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.6 | 876 | 15,543 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 837 | 14,511 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 561 | 10,069 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 871 | 11,700 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 735 | 13,119 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 884 | 11,009 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.4 | 847 | 16,141 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 860 | 16,645 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 925 | 13,061 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 810 | 12,962 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 764 | 13,025 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 603 | 9,638 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 946 | 15,256 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 935 | 11,220 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Graves vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Graves do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?
Nunu & Willump wins the Graves vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Graves's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Graves do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?
In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Graves with a 87.5% win rate versus 12.5%. Nunu & Willump players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Graves do against Nunu & Willump in the late game?
In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Graves vs Nunu & Willump matchup?
Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Graves with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.
What is the best Graves build against Nunu & Willump?
The best Graves build against Nunu & Willump includes Hubris, The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Graves runes against Nunu & Willump?
The best Graves runes against Nunu & Willump use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Graves vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Graves counter Nunu & Willump?
No, Graves struggles against Nunu & Willump with only a 36.4% win rate. Nunu & Willump has the advantage in this matchup. Graves players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nunu & Willump's lead.
How do I play Graves against Nunu & Willump?
When playing Graves against Nunu & Willump, play cautiously and avoid Nunu & Willump's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nunu & Willump in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.