Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Hecarimvs Nunu & Willump

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Hecarim wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.7%) over Nunu & Willump based on 31 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

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Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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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Hecarim - 54.8% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
54.8% WR
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Nunu & Willump vs Hecarim matchup - 45.2% win rate
Nunu & Willump
45.2% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 31
54.8%
Win Rate
45.2%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
636
DMG / min
605
11,933
Gold / game
10,801
581
Heal / min
583
1,050
DMG Mitigated / min
1,119
0.7
CC / min
1.2
52.9%
Early Game WR
47.1%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 45.2%, giving Hecarim a 9.7 percentage point advantage. Hecarim 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. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Hecarim
0.9Nunu & Willump
Hecarim 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
636Hecarim
605Nunu & Willump
Hecarim deals 31 more champion damage per minute than Nunu & Willump. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nunu & Willump choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hecarim's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,933Hecarim
10,801Nunu & Willump
Hecarim generates a commanding 1,132 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim 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
0.7Hecarim
1.2Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Hecarim, 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
1,630Hecarim
1,702Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump heals and mitigates 72 more damage per minute than Hecarim, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nunu & Willump to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Hecarim.

Best Hecarim Build Against Nunu & Willump

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Nunu & Willump are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim 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 Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim52.9%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump47.1%
Late Game
Hecarim
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim57.1%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump42.9%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.9% win rate — a 5.9 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Hecarim rune vs Nunu & WillumpNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Nunu & WillumpCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs Nunu & WillumpWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Nunu & Willump
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs Nunu & WillumpLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Nunu & Willump
60.0% WR

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


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim 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
48.25%1431.169112,73955.7%42.7%
51.16%1291.165812,18059.7%43.3%
37.80%1271.163412,06939.0%36.8%
45.24%1261.065212,15540.0%50.0%
51.67%1201.268213,32550.0%52.9%
50.00%1081.066012,67754.0%46.5%
43.00%1001.166912,21049.1%36.2%
51.65%911.267212,06658.3%44.2%
40.00%901.261412,71946.1%35.3%
48.28%871.166412,79059.5%37.8%
46.43%841.272213,81342.9%49.0%
40.91%661.172412,82536.0%43.9%
38.10%631.172213,34339.1%37.5%
44.83%581.268812,76345.8%44.1%
69.81%531.179813,53069.2%70.4%
67.92%531.069412,13572.4%62.5%
57.69%521.172313,57270.8%46.4%
58.00%501.065512,96873.9%44.4%
50.00%501.274013,80557.1%44.8%
41.67%481.271312,73540.9%42.3%
53.19%471.176813,34850.0%56.0%
52.27%441.164712,64627.8%69.2%
37.21%431.160611,42838.1%36.4%
60.47%431.273512,62152.2%70.0%
51.22%411.175214,18566.7%44.8%
41.46%411.165612,39657.9%27.3%
43.59%391.367512,21541.2%45.5%
43.59%391.166712,63529.4%54.5%
64.86%371.166913,08172.2%57.9%
51.43%351.272011,41545.5%61.5%
40.63%321.161912,19435.3%46.7%
54.84%311.063611,93352.9%57.1%
50.00%301.157012,23464.3%37.5%
42.86%281.372412,57160.0%33.3%
50.00%261.178912,88653.3%45.5%
52.00%251.173013,39046.1%58.3%
58.33%241.267413,13770.0%50.0%
70.00%201.273513,06581.8%55.6%
45.00%201.287014,25550.0%41.7%
57.89%191.264012,20670.0%44.4%
36.84%191.065513,48137.5%36.4%
57.89%191.175314,489100.0%33.3%
38.89%181.373612,98844.4%33.3%
50.00%181.479214,32071.4%36.4%
40.00%151.064011,96933.3%50.0%
86.67%151.381514,15383.3%88.9%
46.15%131.775011,03662.5%20.0%
7.69%130.84779,29710.0%0.0%
50.00%121.165812,39042.9%60.0%
75.00%121.174510,45085.7%60.0%
58.33%121.482112,32175.0%50.0%
41.67%121.249910,67242.9%40.0%
70.00%101.064013,680100.0%50.0%
33.33%90.957511,91750.0%0.0%
88.89%91.272215,018100.0%83.3%
37.50%81.055912,59325.0%50.0%
28.57%70.861411,79033.3%25.0%
42.86%71.362810,99025.0%66.7%
50.00%61.060811,88066.7%33.3%
33.33%61.777014,88250.0%25.0%
66.67%61.494614,090100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.580415,6970.0%60.0%
80.00%51.381916,065100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.241210,76950.0%100.0%
60.00%50.47148,42133.3%100.0%

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Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 45.2%, a 9.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 9.7 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Hecarim build against Nunu & Willump includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Hecarim runes against Nunu & Willump?

The best Hecarim runes against Nunu & Willump use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 54.8% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Hecarim 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.