Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Gwenvs Nunu & Willump

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

Gwen vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nunu & Willump wins with a 77.8% win rate (+55.6%) over Gwen based on 9 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Gwen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gwen vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

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Gwen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gwen 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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Gwen - 22.2% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
22.2% WR
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Nunu & Willump vs Gwen matchup - 77.8% win rate
Nunu & Willump
77.8% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Gwen vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 9
22.2%
Win Rate
77.8%
0.9
CS / min
0.7
661
DMG / min
565
9,192
Gold / game
9,136
370
Heal / min
700
610
DMG Mitigated / min
842
0.4
CC / min
1.0
14.3%
Early Game WR
85.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gwen vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 77.8% win rate compared to Gwen's 22.2%, giving Nunu & Willump a 55.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Gwen reaches their power spikes, while Gwen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gwen 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.

Gwen vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Gwen
0.7Nunu & Willump
Gwen and Nunu & Willump farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
661Gwen
565Nunu & Willump
Gwen heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 97 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 Gwen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,192Gwen
9,136Nunu & Willump
Gwen and Nunu & Willump generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 57 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Gwen
1.0Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, 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
981Gwen
1,542Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 561 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gwen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gwen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gwen Build Against Nunu & Willump

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Nunu & Willump are Shadowflame, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Gwen 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 Gwen vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen14.3%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump85.7%
Late Game
Gwen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen50.0%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Gwen. 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 Gwen 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 Gwen 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 Gwen Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Inspiration rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpInspiration
First Strike - best Gwen rune vs Nunu & WillumpCash Back - best Gwen rune vs Nunu & WillumpTriple Tonic - best Gwen rune vs Nunu & WillumpCosmic Insight - best Gwen rune vs Nunu & Willump
Sorcery rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Gwen rune vs Nunu & WillumpGathering Storm - best Gwen rune vs Nunu & Willump
33.3% WR

The Inspiration and Sorcery rune setup gives Gwen the best tools to compete against Nunu & Willump in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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

Gwen 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
55.41%746.61,23111,85050.0%60.0%
58.82%686.482311,79044.8%69.2%
46.97%666.083510,96541.4%51.4%
42.86%636.189811,46647.8%40.0%
44.90%495.876511,02042.9%46.4%
45.65%465.095611,29355.6%39.3%
47.73%446.589011,72645.5%50.0%
52.27%446.386811,34450.0%54.5%
46.51%436.386713,03643.8%48.1%
50.00%425.179812,72831.6%65.2%
47.50%406.695612,07046.7%48.0%
56.41%396.31,23613,53236.4%64.3%
48.65%375.873912,52246.1%50.0%
38.89%365.775611,56140.0%38.1%
38.89%365.882311,88142.9%36.4%
54.55%336.272112,83060.0%52.2%
30.30%336.891114,82550.0%21.7%
64.52%315.41,01213,80053.9%72.2%
48.39%315.992210,93543.8%53.3%
67.74%311.477711,82962.5%73.3%
51.61%316.798612,37660.0%43.8%
50.00%306.11,17013,74355.6%47.6%
48.28%293.991912,16935.7%60.0%
42.86%284.176211,46757.1%28.6%
57.14%286.394811,80650.0%61.1%
46.43%286.887413,28541.7%50.0%
32.14%282.772911,79018.2%41.2%
44.44%276.088011,04446.1%42.9%
55.56%276.485311,64641.7%66.7%
33.33%276.379111,97718.2%43.8%
53.85%266.169111,54353.3%54.5%
65.38%264.790612,19668.8%60.0%
40.00%256.381413,05240.0%40.0%
52.00%255.875512,62257.1%50.0%
29.17%245.780210,38525.0%31.3%
37.50%246.296610,44526.7%55.6%
50.00%246.01,06211,60950.0%50.0%
52.17%236.691511,95370.0%38.5%
60.87%236.194312,26150.0%64.7%
65.22%236.288911,76350.0%76.9%
63.64%226.195413,11157.1%66.7%
40.91%226.268312,80750.0%35.7%
47.62%213.571112,72855.6%41.7%
47.62%215.890211,57250.0%45.5%
61.90%211.490513,85855.6%66.7%
47.62%216.796713,20342.9%50.0%
50.00%201.695814,75660.0%46.7%
50.00%202.575910,24346.1%57.1%
52.63%195.976512,61920.0%64.3%
61.11%181.473112,76442.9%72.7%
50.00%185.595011,95144.4%55.6%
66.67%187.188714,46775.0%60.0%
61.11%186.083111,32462.5%60.0%
47.06%176.278212,15544.4%50.0%
62.50%167.170911,29066.7%57.1%
43.75%165.37789,88712.5%75.0%
68.75%166.695413,00657.1%77.8%
40.00%156.794714,71328.6%50.0%
42.86%146.895413,17928.6%57.1%
28.57%146.887413,24916.7%37.5%
21.43%146.496613,38125.0%20.0%
57.14%146.681611,32350.0%66.7%
53.85%136.37528,43155.6%50.0%
38.46%137.295714,86433.3%42.9%
41.67%126.783313,438100.0%30.0%
50.00%126.297411,29920.0%71.4%
50.00%126.191513,40275.0%37.5%
41.67%126.884813,10320.0%57.1%
33.33%126.488212,31540.0%28.6%
63.64%113.81,18715,41250.0%66.7%
36.36%112.162113,659100.0%12.5%
72.73%112.373113,45150.0%85.7%
45.45%117.083013,05250.0%42.9%
60.00%106.885914,68350.0%66.7%
30.00%106.11,05712,55525.0%33.3%
22.22%90.96619,19214.3%50.0%
44.44%92.382413,24440.0%50.0%
55.56%95.17079,76550.0%66.7%
44.44%91.488815,89350.0%42.9%
55.56%96.91,05816,06833.3%66.7%
44.44%95.580513,81750.0%40.0%
44.44%97.290310,18325.0%60.0%
44.44%91.260212,55450.0%40.0%
25.00%81.597313,2000.0%40.0%
62.50%86.381011,79633.3%80.0%
50.00%81.955311,87066.7%40.0%
62.50%86.096713,086100.0%50.0%
12.50%85.983812,7770.0%14.3%
42.86%71.393914,46450.0%40.0%
42.86%71.61,06915,13933.3%50.0%
71.43%71.383614,21875.0%66.7%
71.43%76.51,13616,112100.0%60.0%
71.43%76.190013,525100.0%60.0%
42.86%75.36118,46850.0%33.3%
33.33%62.196615,9770.0%66.7%
33.33%65.763010,01325.0%50.0%
16.67%66.988312,3390.0%25.0%
100.00%63.782114,188100.0%100.0%
33.33%66.482415,7840.0%33.3%
50.00%61.255113,67966.7%33.3%
20.00%52.964311,3230.0%33.3%
40.00%56.368513,32350.0%33.3%
20.00%57.183713,5500.0%33.3%
80.00%51.149312,138100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.055510,90450.0%66.7%
60.00%51.686712,28833.3%100.0%

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Gwen vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Gwen vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to Gwen's 22.2%, a 55.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Gwen with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. Nunu & Willump players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Gwen with a 77.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 55.6 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Gwen build against Nunu & Willump includes Shadowflame, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gwen runes against Nunu & Willump?

The best Gwen runes against Nunu & Willump use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Gwen vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gwen counter Nunu & Willump?

No, Gwen struggles against Nunu & Willump with only a 22.2% win rate. Nunu & Willump has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nunu & Willump's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Gwen 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.