Lockevs Nunu & Willump
Locke vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Nunu & Willump wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Locke based on 9 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Locke scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Nunu & Willump matchup.
Locke Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Locke 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 Locke vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?
Locke vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Locke's 44.4%, giving Nunu & Willump a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Locke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Locke reaches their power spikes, while Locke should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.8s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump has a strong advantage in this matchup. Locke 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.
Locke vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 3 out of 4 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Locke Build Against Nunu & Willump
Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 2 of 6 Locke games against Nunu & Willump carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Locke's standard build instead.
Early Game vs Late Game
Locke33.3%
Nunu & Willump66.7%Locke66.7%Nunu & Willump33.3%Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Locke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nunu & Willump must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Locke reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Locke 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 Locke Runes Against Nunu & Willump
Domination
Resolve
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Nunu & Willump in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Locke'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 Locke build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
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Locke vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?
Nunu & Willump wins the Locke vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Locke's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Locke do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?
In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Locke with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Nunu & Willump players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Nunu & Willump in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Locke vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Nunu & Willump matchup?
Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Locke with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Nunu & Willump?
There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Locke against Nunu & Willump yet. Use Locke's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Nunu & Willump.
What are the best Locke runes against Nunu & Willump?
The best Locke runes against Nunu & Willump use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Locke vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Nunu & Willump?
No, Locke struggles against Nunu & Willump with only a 44.4% win rate. Nunu & Willump has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nunu & Willump's lead.
How do I play Locke against Nunu & Willump?
When playing Locke against Nunu & Willump, play cautiously and avoid Nunu & Willump's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nunu & Willump in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.