Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Ivernvs Nunu & Willump

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nunu & Willump wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ivern based on 5 games. Ivern wins the early laning phase while Nunu & Willump scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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
Nunu & Willump - 40.0% win rateNunu & Willump(40.0%)
Ivern - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
40.0% WR
VS
Nunu & Willump vs Ivern matchup - 60.0% win rate
Nunu & Willump
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Ivern vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
0.6
CS / min
1.3
378
DMG / min
495
11,042
Gold / game
12,312
231
Heal / min
685
450
DMG Mitigated / min
1,297
1.8
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ivern vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, giving Nunu & Willump a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ivern controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ivern 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 1,301 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ivern 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.

Ivern vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Nunu & Willump is favored during the laning phase against Ivern, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nunu & Willump holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.6Ivern
1.3Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump edges out Ivern by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nunu & Willump.
Damage
378Ivern
495Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump heavily out-damages Ivern by 117 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nunu & Willump's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,042Ivern
12,312Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump generates a commanding 1,270 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Nunu & Willump consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.8Ivern
1.3Nunu & Willump
Ivern provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nunu & Willump, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ivern coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
681Ivern
1,982Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,301 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ivern Build Against Nunu & Willump

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Nunu & Willump are Echoes of Helia, Zhonya's Hourglass and Redemption. This combination gives Ivern an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Ivern vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ivern
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern50.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern33.3%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ivern and Nunu & Willump, with Ivern 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.

Nunu & Willump is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ivern. Extended games heavily favor Nunu & Willump, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ivern has the edge early, but Nunu & Willump 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 Ivern Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ivern rune vs Nunu & WillumpNimbus Cloak - best Ivern rune vs Nunu & WillumpTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs Nunu & WillumpGathering Storm - best Ivern rune vs Nunu & Willump
Resolve rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpResolve
Font of Life - best Ivern rune vs Nunu & WillumpRevitalize - best Ivern rune vs Nunu & Willump
100.0% WR

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


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ivern'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 Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ivern matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.27%440.538511,26147.6%56.5%
54.29%350.540611,57773.3%40.0%
63.64%330.543211,41952.6%78.6%
51.52%330.641710,18265.0%30.8%
36.67%300.545711,02223.1%47.1%
70.37%270.646811,92863.6%75.0%
45.83%240.538811,42455.6%40.0%
52.38%210.841810,50450.0%54.5%
45.00%200.844611,74045.5%44.4%
42.11%191.150010,98042.9%41.7%
44.44%180.54619,64660.0%25.0%
35.29%170.851310,62233.3%37.5%
58.82%170.552210,09455.6%62.5%
50.00%160.544210,96442.9%55.6%
57.14%140.430910,58450.0%66.7%
50.00%140.432910,83140.0%55.6%
35.71%140.53609,89044.4%20.0%
57.14%140.53799,31460.0%50.0%
61.54%130.440611,05583.3%42.9%
61.54%130.944011,52066.7%57.1%
53.85%130.947211,37266.7%42.9%
38.46%130.341711,82840.0%37.5%
58.33%120.742110,93657.1%60.0%
41.67%120.645112,16760.0%28.6%
66.67%120.537810,58383.3%50.0%
58.33%120.742612,04575.0%50.0%
45.45%110.550810,97925.0%57.1%
40.00%100.92598,60566.7%28.6%
20.00%100.54039,08925.0%16.7%
60.00%100.538410,32366.7%50.0%
50.00%100.656311,80350.0%50.0%
22.22%90.640111,22625.0%20.0%
66.67%90.439910,93471.4%50.0%
33.33%90.641311,19925.0%40.0%
62.50%81.349211,52275.0%50.0%
50.00%80.439610,31640.0%66.7%
25.00%84.97129,77528.6%0.0%
42.86%70.540710,2580.0%60.0%
14.29%70.544211,4980.0%16.7%
57.14%70.641814,3810.0%66.7%
57.14%70.754114,56150.0%60.0%
42.86%70.843411,4070.0%75.0%
42.86%70.835410,48366.7%25.0%
28.57%70.83229,20025.0%33.3%
28.57%70.544212,906100.0%16.7%
50.00%60.83427,13750.0%50.0%
83.33%60.651512,052100.0%80.0%
60.00%50.24879,73975.0%0.0%
40.00%50.637811,04250.0%33.3%
0.00%51.028710,0310.0%0.0%
40.00%51.04369,9150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.743311,174100.0%33.3%
80.00%51.041510,909100.0%66.7%
80.00%50.865413,8080.0%80.0%
60.00%51.74078,11150.0%66.7%
60.00%50.445010,601100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.555711,6060.0%50.0%
60.00%50.443911,71966.7%50.0%
80.00%51.462010,95066.7%100.0%
0.00%51.13438,2350.0%0.0%
60.00%51.434010,20550.0%66.7%
60.00%51.134011,3750.0%75.0%
40.00%51.240911,1500.0%50.0%
50.00%40.532210,74150.0%50.0%

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Ivern vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Ivern vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

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

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

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Ivern vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Ivern with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Ivern build against Nunu & Willump includes Echoes of Helia, Zhonya's Hourglass, Redemption 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 Ivern runes against Nunu & Willump?

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

Does Ivern counter Nunu & Willump?

No, Ivern struggles against Nunu & Willump with only a 40.0% win rate. Nunu & Willump has the advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nunu & Willump's lead.

How do I play Ivern against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Ivern against Nunu & Willump, play cautiously and avoid Nunu & Willump's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nunu & Willump has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.