Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Jarvan IVvs Nunu & Willump

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

Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jarvan IV wins with a 59.6% win rate (+19.2%) over Nunu & Willump based on 52 games. Jarvan IV wins the early laning phase while Nunu & Willump scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV 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 - 59.6% win rateNunu & Willump(59.6%)
Jarvan IV - 59.6% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
59.6% WR
VS
Nunu & Willump vs Jarvan IV matchup - 40.4% win rate
Nunu & Willump
40.4% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 52
59.6%
Win Rate
40.4%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
659
DMG / min
550
12,235
Gold / game
11,070
371
Heal / min
584
1,368
DMG Mitigated / min
1,209
0.9
CC / min
1.2
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
45.8%
Late Game WR
54.2%

Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 52 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 59.6% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 40.4%, giving Jarvan IV a 19.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV 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 crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV 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.

Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Jarvan IV
0.9Nunu & Willump
Jarvan IV and Nunu & Willump farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
659Jarvan IV
550Nunu & Willump
Jarvan IV heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 110 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 Jarvan IV's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,235Jarvan IV
11,070Nunu & Willump
Jarvan IV generates a commanding 1,165 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Jarvan IV 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
0.9Jarvan IV
1.2Nunu & Willump
Both Jarvan IV and Nunu & Willump provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,740Jarvan IV
1,794Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump heals and mitigates 54 more damage per minute than Jarvan IV, 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 Jarvan IV.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Nunu & Willump

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Nunu & Willump are Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Jarvan IV the best chance to compete against Nunu & Willump. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jarvan IV
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV71.4%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump28.6%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV45.8%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump54.2%

Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV 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 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Jarvan IV. 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: Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs Nunu & WillumpTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs Nunu & WillumpLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs Nunu & WillumpCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Nunu & Willump
Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Jarvan IV rune vs Nunu & WillumpCosmic Insight - best Jarvan IV rune vs Nunu & Willump
71.4% WR

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


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

Jarvan IV 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
48.18%1101.055712,32147.9%48.4%
50.46%1090.961012,80738.1%58.2%
45.87%1091.060512,18655.6%36.4%
53.26%921.066412,90556.8%50.0%
51.72%871.060913,19663.6%44.4%
39.53%860.957912,03138.1%40.9%
48.72%780.861012,47147.4%50.0%
44.16%771.060212,98553.3%38.3%
61.11%720.960712,98850.0%71.0%
52.38%631.067613,56250.0%53.7%
44.83%580.958711,96050.0%41.2%
41.38%580.964711,91642.9%39.1%
41.82%550.965712,90145.8%38.7%
42.59%540.959412,67845.5%40.6%
59.62%521.065912,23571.4%45.8%
48.00%501.156212,46050.0%45.8%
45.65%460.954912,01043.5%47.8%
39.13%460.862511,93031.8%45.8%
36.96%460.860612,65442.9%32.0%
52.38%421.063312,70861.1%45.8%
41.46%411.163113,22653.3%34.6%
36.59%411.056412,49742.9%30.0%
46.34%411.161211,99654.2%35.3%
64.10%391.062411,65059.1%70.6%
50.00%340.967612,79850.0%50.0%
41.18%340.871212,48241.2%41.2%
55.88%341.163613,38857.1%55.0%
56.67%301.266913,90360.0%53.3%
53.33%301.061711,59840.0%66.7%
55.17%290.960711,86546.7%64.3%
57.14%280.963013,52441.7%68.8%
65.38%261.277113,41641.7%85.7%
57.69%260.864413,45550.0%64.3%
40.00%251.062012,72250.0%33.3%
33.33%241.362710,84333.3%33.3%
41.67%241.178912,82350.0%30.0%
45.83%241.172412,52550.0%42.9%
47.83%231.062111,56138.5%60.0%
52.17%230.868713,02246.1%60.0%
40.91%221.063913,41650.0%30.0%
60.00%200.955811,86163.6%55.6%
55.00%201.055812,67654.5%55.6%
68.42%191.449711,76381.8%50.0%
57.89%191.063513,86160.0%57.1%
68.42%191.162512,53758.3%85.7%
42.11%190.764111,36830.0%55.6%
58.82%171.159912,41357.1%60.0%
35.29%172.152411,30420.0%41.7%
50.00%160.858511,10442.9%55.6%
73.33%150.968010,95375.0%66.7%
57.14%140.882412,91233.3%75.0%
35.71%141.051511,89157.1%14.3%
42.86%141.252411,28244.4%40.0%
50.00%121.65739,92450.0%50.0%
50.00%121.044611,25150.0%50.0%
83.33%121.463513,096100.0%71.4%
54.55%111.672313,22575.0%42.9%
63.64%110.863512,35150.0%80.0%
50.00%101.162111,87850.0%50.0%
70.00%101.462414,4000.0%77.8%
55.56%90.651712,56160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.364611,80366.7%50.0%
55.56%91.964711,34666.7%50.0%
75.00%81.858713,36466.7%80.0%
71.43%72.172811,83450.0%80.0%
57.14%71.65859,15675.0%33.3%
57.14%70.963612,68633.3%75.0%
42.86%72.556412,38250.0%40.0%
50.00%61.650512,719100.0%25.0%
66.67%63.070912,79050.0%75.0%
16.67%62.155510,30333.3%0.0%
50.00%61.54579,982100.0%0.0%
50.00%61.462910,03566.7%33.3%
80.00%51.665812,770100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.152710,84133.3%100.0%
0.00%53.879012,1800.0%0.0%
60.00%50.658413,841100.0%33.3%
80.00%52.172611,86966.7%100.0%
40.00%50.867613,2010.0%50.0%
60.00%53.51,00513,272100.0%0.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 59.6% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 40.4%, a 19.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 52 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 59.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 19.2 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 52 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Jarvan IV build against Nunu & Willump includes Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 40.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jarvan IV runes against Nunu & Willump?

The best Jarvan IV runes against Nunu & Willump use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 59.6% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Jarvan IV 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.