Kaynvs Nunu & Willump
Kayn vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kayn wins with a 64.8% win rate (+29.6%) over Nunu & Willump based on 71 games. Kayn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kayn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayn vs Nunu & Willump matchup.
Kayn Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kayn 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 Kayn vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?
Kayn vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary
The Kayn vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 71 recent matches analyzed, Kayn wins with a 64.8% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 35.2%, giving Kayn a 29.6 percentage point advantage. Kayn 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayn 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.
Kayn vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown
Kayn is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kayn holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kayn Build Against Nunu & Willump
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Kayn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayn against Nunu & Willump are Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Kayn 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 Kayn vs Nunu & Willump matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kayn60.0%
Nunu & Willump40.0%Kayn68.3%Nunu & Willump31.7%Kayn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Kayn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kayn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 68.3% win rate — 36.6 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Kayn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Kayn 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 Kayn Runes Against Nunu & Willump
Domination
Inspiration
Running Domination primary with Inspiration secondary allows Kayn to press their advantage against Nunu & Willump, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kayn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Kayn'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 Kayn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.98% | 302 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,713 | 52.7% | 53.2% | |
| 51.46% | 274 | 1.1 | 772 | 12,767 | 53.1% | 50.3% | |
| 49.60% | 248 | 1.1 | 828 | 11,885 | 45.5% | 52.4% | |
| 45.96% | 235 | 1.1 | 746 | 12,265 | 44.4% | 46.9% | |
| 54.55% | 231 | 1.0 | 769 | 11,981 | 51.1% | 56.9% | |
| 46.96% | 230 | 1.1 | 810 | 12,559 | 45.7% | 47.8% | |
| 47.00% | 217 | 1.1 | 813 | 13,284 | 48.0% | 46.5% | |
| 42.56% | 195 | 1.1 | 776 | 12,184 | 38.1% | 46.0% | |
| 48.37% | 184 | 1.1 | 763 | 12,690 | 49.3% | 47.8% | |
| 50.29% | 171 | 1.2 | 817 | 12,491 | 42.0% | 55.9% | |
| 52.11% | 142 | 1.2 | 867 | 12,517 | 54.5% | 50.6% | |
| 59.57% | 141 | 1.1 | 820 | 12,661 | 65.3% | 56.5% | |
| 53.49% | 129 | 1.1 | 773 | 12,282 | 51.9% | 54.5% | |
| 52.71% | 129 | 1.1 | 782 | 13,605 | 50.0% | 53.7% | |
| 55.81% | 129 | 1.1 | 826 | 12,412 | 57.8% | 54.8% | |
| 53.23% | 124 | 0.9 | 813 | 11,986 | 56.4% | 50.7% | |
| 58.54% | 123 | 1.0 | 818 | 13,096 | 55.3% | 60.5% | |
| 52.03% | 123 | 1.2 | 807 | 12,788 | 46.0% | 56.2% | |
| 63.79% | 116 | 1.3 | 796 | 12,920 | 60.9% | 65.7% | |
| 44.14% | 111 | 1.0 | 774 | 13,328 | 51.3% | 40.3% | |
| 50.96% | 104 | 1.1 | 778 | 12,066 | 42.5% | 56.3% | |
| 53.19% | 94 | 1.3 | 818 | 12,801 | 38.7% | 60.3% | |
| 50.00% | 90 | 1.1 | 840 | 12,287 | 51.4% | 49.1% | |
| 60.47% | 86 | 1.0 | 846 | 11,899 | 59.5% | 61.2% | |
| 58.14% | 86 | 1.0 | 891 | 12,825 | 61.8% | 55.8% | |
| 50.59% | 85 | 0.9 | 840 | 12,104 | 46.7% | 52.7% | |
| 45.24% | 84 | 1.2 | 795 | 12,711 | 35.7% | 50.0% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 0.9 | 831 | 12,717 | 47.2% | 56.8% | |
| 64.79% | 71 | 1.1 | 873 | 12,192 | 60.0% | 68.3% | |
| 40.85% | 71 | 1.1 | 757 | 11,241 | 41.4% | 40.5% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 1.1 | 772 | 12,680 | 54.2% | 51.1% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 1.2 | 864 | 12,121 | 44.8% | 56.1% | |
| 53.62% | 69 | 1.3 | 812 | 12,184 | 53.1% | 54.0% | |
| 55.22% | 67 | 1.1 | 818 | 13,782 | 64.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 66 | 1.6 | 805 | 12,801 | 35.3% | 49.0% | |
| 41.54% | 65 | 2.6 | 878 | 12,171 | 18.2% | 53.5% | |
| 32.26% | 62 | 1.0 | 685 | 11,717 | 37.9% | 27.3% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 1.2 | 804 | 12,318 | 47.8% | 54.5% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 2.3 | 750 | 12,175 | 28.6% | 62.1% | |
| 63.27% | 49 | 1.2 | 869 | 11,775 | 65.2% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 1.4 | 678 | 11,119 | 54.5% | 45.0% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.2 | 816 | 11,780 | 57.9% | 47.6% | |
| 63.89% | 36 | 1.1 | 731 | 12,546 | 70.6% | 57.9% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.6 | 824 | 11,186 | 47.1% | 64.7% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 0.9 | 818 | 13,597 | 45.5% | 52.2% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 1.6 | 676 | 11,597 | 56.3% | 47.1% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 2.8 | 1,107 | 12,222 | 50.0% | 68.4% | |
| 21.21% | 33 | 1.1 | 697 | 11,524 | 11.8% | 31.3% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.6 | 852 | 13,582 | 45.5% | 52.4% | |
| 32.26% | 31 | 1.6 | 687 | 10,485 | 37.5% | 26.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 2.4 | 848 | 11,021 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 790 | 12,067 | 11.1% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 5.3 | 1,028 | 12,426 | 22.2% | 81.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 720 | 13,180 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 3.3 | 959 | 15,106 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.6 | 731 | 12,560 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 1.0 | 859 | 13,758 | 75.0% | 68.8% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.2 | 773 | 14,666 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 2.5 | 762 | 10,510 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 2.3 | 853 | 12,152 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 2.9 | 884 | 11,462 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.4 | 792 | 11,071 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.2 | 714 | 13,448 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 4.7 | 983 | 12,326 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 1.2 | 849 | 14,493 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.8 | 844 | 12,434 | 85.7% | 28.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.4 | 686 | 10,654 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.3 | 781 | 14,463 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.2 | 812 | 12,022 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.3 | 751 | 16,572 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.6 | 730 | 9,883 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.9 | 1,091 | 15,070 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.4 | 738 | 10,074 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.5 | 1,190 | 13,590 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.6 | 839 | 8,879 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 3.3 | 680 | 9,314 | 25.0% | 16.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.8 | 959 | 14,483 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 662 | 10,693 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 845 | 10,986 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.1 | 696 | 12,295 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.5 | 780 | 11,632 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 696 | 14,465 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 1,125 | 15,397 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 825 | 14,229 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 765 | 14,339 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 695 | 8,518 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 850 | 11,049 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 1,018 | 14,528 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
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Kayn vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kayn do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?
Kayn wins the Kayn vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 64.8% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 35.2%, a 29.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 71 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Kayn do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?
In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Kayn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kayn do against Nunu & Willump in the late game?
In the late game, Kayn takes over the Kayn vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 68.3% win rate compared to 31.7%. Kayn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kayn vs Nunu & Willump matchup?
Kayn wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 64.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 29.6 percentage point advantage means Kayn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 71 games analyzed.
What is the best Kayn build against Nunu & Willump?
The best Kayn build against Nunu & Willump includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. 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 Kayn runes against Nunu & Willump?
The best Kayn runes against Nunu & Willump use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.0% win rate in the Kayn vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kayn counter Nunu & Willump?
Yes, Kayn has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 64.8% win rate. Kayn strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Kayn against Nunu & Willump?
When playing Kayn 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.