Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Leonavs Nunu & Willump

CTankSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Leona wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 5 games. Leona holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Leona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Leona vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Leona Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Leona 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 - 100.0% win rateNunu & Willump(100.0%)
Leona - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Leona
100.0% WR
VS
Nunu & Willump vs Leona matchup - 0.0% win rate
Nunu & Willump
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Leona wins the Leona vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Leona
Matches: 5
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
0.8
CS / min
2.0
375
DMG / min
646
8,702
Gold / game
9,072
184
Heal / min
267
1,335
DMG Mitigated / min
914
1.6
CC / min
1.7
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Leona vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 0.0%, giving Leona a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Leona 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 CS, where Nunu & Willump leads by 1.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona 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.

Leona vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.8Leona
2.0Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump significantly out-farms Leona by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Nunu & Willump a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Leona players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
375Leona
646Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump heavily out-damages Leona by 271 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Leona 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
8,702Leona
9,072Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump earns 370 more gold per game than Leona, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nunu & Willump slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.6Leona
1.7Nunu & Willump
Both Leona and Nunu & Willump provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,520Leona
1,181Nunu & Willump
Leona vastly out-sustains Nunu & Willump, healing and mitigating 338 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nunu & Willump is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nunu & Willump, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Leona Build Against Nunu & Willump

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Nunu & Willump are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Leona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Leona vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Leona
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona100.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Late Game
Leona
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona100.0%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%

Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Leona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Leona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Leona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Leona 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 Leona Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpResolve
Aftershock - best Leona rune vs Nunu & WillumpFont of Life - best Leona rune vs Nunu & WillumpSecond Wind - best Leona rune vs Nunu & WillumpOvergrowth - best Leona rune vs Nunu & Willump
Precision rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Triumph - best Leona rune vs Nunu & WillumpLegend: Haste - best Leona rune vs Nunu & Willump
100.0% WR

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


Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Leona'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 Leona build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Leona matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.71%2461.03648,81541.2%48.6%
50.95%2101.13728,90152.2%50.0%
57.75%1871.04128,81056.5%59.0%
41.82%1651.13618,49847.4%37.1%
54.32%1621.13698,79745.7%60.9%
46.38%1381.13938,76248.3%44.9%
50.36%1371.13849,14545.0%54.5%
52.63%1331.13498,88052.5%52.7%
48.72%1171.03849,29447.7%49.3%
57.26%1171.03898,84752.6%61.7%
53.98%1131.03909,14147.6%57.8%
53.33%1051.13297,96956.1%50.0%
55.32%941.03798,75463.2%50.0%
56.18%891.03368,57161.4%51.1%
60.92%871.13799,12259.5%62.2%
43.02%861.13858,25650.0%36.4%
54.55%771.13699,12859.4%51.1%
58.11%741.03788,40048.6%66.7%
40.54%741.04458,23535.3%45.0%
45.83%721.14358,52041.7%50.0%
56.34%711.14479,19156.7%56.1%
47.14%701.13358,73546.1%47.7%
57.35%681.03988,84250.0%61.9%
62.12%661.13418,51860.0%63.9%
51.61%621.04148,49562.1%42.4%
46.30%541.13858,93359.1%37.5%
47.17%531.14259,22660.9%36.7%
60.87%461.03858,60160.0%61.5%
35.71%421.23708,65736.8%34.8%
51.22%411.04009,16750.0%52.2%
47.50%401.03849,52063.6%41.4%
55.00%401.04179,38156.3%54.2%
48.72%391.03898,84552.6%45.0%
44.44%361.13548,53238.9%50.0%
51.61%311.03757,66052.6%50.0%
34.48%291.13388,36530.8%37.5%
48.15%271.03889,25137.5%52.6%
39.13%231.04479,94528.6%43.8%
22.22%181.94248,33942.9%9.1%
28.57%141.13489,08225.0%33.3%
8.33%121.23297,10614.3%0.0%
58.33%120.93208,61460.0%57.1%
27.27%111.13698,31650.0%14.3%
45.45%111.13708,84425.0%57.1%
60.00%101.343610,125100.0%42.9%
50.00%101.03689,25150.0%50.0%
40.00%101.040610,6160.0%44.4%
70.00%101.13989,86875.0%66.7%
66.67%91.03468,53271.4%50.0%
37.50%81.04689,6060.0%60.0%
28.57%71.53979,5660.0%40.0%
33.33%61.04229,52750.0%25.0%
50.00%60.94329,55533.3%66.7%
16.67%60.84479,6980.0%20.0%
100.00%50.83758,702100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.140912,2890.0%40.0%
60.00%51.03617,259100.0%33.3%
80.00%50.83779,79666.7%100.0%
20.00%50.93519,3180.0%33.3%
20.00%51.23987,8900.0%50.0%

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Leona vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Leona wins the Leona vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Leona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Leona takes over the Leona vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Leona vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Leona wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Leona build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Leona build against Nunu & Willump includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Leona runes against Nunu & Willump?

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

Does Leona counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Leona has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate. Leona strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Leona against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Leona 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.