Lux - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
9.3%

Luxvs Nunu & Willump

BMageSupport
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lux vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Nunu & Willump wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Lux based on 5 games. Nunu & Willump holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lux build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lux vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

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Lux Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lux 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.

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Lux - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Lux
20.0% WR
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Nunu & Willump vs Lux matchup - 80.0% win rate
Nunu & Willump
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Lux vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Lux vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
2.6
CS / min
2.6
604
DMG / min
506
8,148
Gold / game
8,855
48
Heal / min
417
357
DMG Mitigated / min
929
1.7
CC / min
1.4
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Lux vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Lux 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 80.0% win rate compared to Lux's 20.0%, giving Nunu & Willump a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lux players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 941 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump has a strong advantage in this matchup. Lux 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.

Lux vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
2.6Lux
2.6Nunu & Willump
Lux and Nunu & Willump farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
604Lux
506Nunu & Willump
Lux heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 98 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 Lux's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,148Lux
8,855Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump earns 707 more gold per game than Lux, 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
1.7Lux
1.4Nunu & Willump
Lux provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nunu & Willump, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Lux coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
404Lux
1,345Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 941 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lux Build Against Nunu & Willump

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Lux needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lux against Nunu & Willump are Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Lux an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lux vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Lux early game win rateLux25.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump75.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Lux late game win rateLux0.0%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump100.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Lux. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Lux. Extended games heavily favor Nunu & Willump, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nunu & Willump holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Lux players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Lux Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Domination rune tree - Lux primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpDomination
Dark Harvest - best Lux rune vs Nunu & WillumpTaste of Blood - best Lux rune vs Nunu & WillumpGrisly Mementos - best Lux rune vs Nunu & WillumpUltimate Hunter - best Lux rune vs Nunu & Willump
Precision rune tree - Lux secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Lux rune vs Nunu & WillumpCoup de Grace - best Lux rune vs Nunu & Willump
100.0% WR

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


Lux matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Lux'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 Lux build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lux matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.50%3012.474010,44750.5%47.5%
49.52%2102.37129,79545.6%52.5%
59.89%1875.490611,30754.5%63.6%
49.40%1682.17479,96854.0%45.6%
48.08%1562.16999,91246.3%49.4%
44.52%1462.16929,98341.5%46.2%
57.04%1422.676410,47567.2%49.4%
49.59%1212.876510,94557.9%45.8%
57.26%1172.068610,16151.0%61.8%
37.86%1033.674910,48850.0%30.8%
55.00%1003.479310,20554.5%55.4%
52.13%942.170410,00860.0%47.5%
53.33%902.17169,00960.9%45.5%
42.53%872.16659,76928.1%50.9%
49.41%852.783710,15552.5%46.7%
56.63%832.46479,91762.9%52.1%
53.33%752.16629,04455.9%51.2%
53.42%732.673210,58859.4%48.8%
57.75%716.394811,55955.2%59.5%
46.38%692.07238,27743.9%50.0%
59.70%675.385411,23466.7%55.8%
52.31%651.97969,95645.5%55.8%
58.93%561.95418,63058.1%60.0%
48.21%561.96659,87650.0%46.7%
41.82%556.382111,41552.2%34.4%
46.30%542.16959,32455.2%36.0%
54.72%535.887511,69356.5%53.3%
50.00%524.683411,35172.2%38.2%
64.71%511.96729,37272.7%58.6%
40.00%502.069810,00246.1%33.3%
53.19%475.688810,95663.2%46.4%
46.67%456.186310,88061.9%33.3%
43.18%441.97599,45661.1%30.8%
52.27%442.07079,98446.7%55.2%
53.49%432.572510,70066.7%46.4%
50.00%424.785311,98140.0%55.6%
60.98%412.374710,95471.4%55.6%
50.00%401.96519,06147.1%52.2%
52.63%386.397411,05262.5%45.5%
47.37%382.376410,27752.9%42.9%
55.26%386.191012,70166.7%47.8%
52.63%385.586511,27958.8%47.6%
48.65%375.884311,18637.5%57.1%
52.78%364.786111,55469.2%43.5%
68.57%356.280511,67366.7%70.0%
42.42%336.188810,89133.3%47.6%
43.75%324.580512,06341.7%45.0%
58.06%312.07539,52476.9%44.4%
48.28%292.273110,12646.7%50.0%
58.62%296.184112,24850.0%64.7%
57.14%285.784610,49354.5%58.8%
57.14%286.491512,28941.7%68.8%
53.57%285.484612,36550.0%55.6%
50.00%284.88169,44446.7%53.9%
62.96%274.378910,92354.5%68.8%
57.69%262.976610,83342.9%63.2%
46.15%266.296111,90250.0%45.0%
28.00%256.185610,72114.3%45.5%
45.83%246.479611,82160.0%35.7%
37.50%245.792010,37236.4%38.5%
82.61%233.280711,228100.0%73.3%
77.27%225.685913,41583.3%75.0%
47.62%212.669011,10375.0%30.8%
71.43%212.276710,60187.5%61.5%
55.00%202.17628,63760.0%50.0%
50.00%206.390012,66140.0%60.0%
40.00%205.998512,81940.0%40.0%
63.16%195.995212,63170.0%55.6%
42.11%192.36859,78654.5%25.0%
57.89%196.01,03913,59460.0%57.1%
63.16%196.284310,95170.0%55.6%
63.16%195.59049,08558.3%71.4%
61.11%185.791510,71258.3%66.7%
55.56%185.375610,92628.6%72.7%
44.44%186.776910,34433.3%66.7%
33.33%184.38568,82937.5%30.0%
58.82%176.388413,02345.5%83.3%
25.00%164.674810,69525.0%25.0%
80.00%154.278912,297100.0%76.9%
50.00%145.91,00014,25150.0%50.0%
50.00%142.46699,19650.0%50.0%
46.15%136.294011,72550.0%40.0%
61.54%136.91,06111,86685.7%33.3%
46.15%132.269710,93440.0%50.0%
53.85%136.293913,36880.0%37.5%
38.46%136.887112,38233.3%42.9%
53.85%132.66508,27440.0%62.5%
66.67%123.879511,21583.3%50.0%
36.36%115.86989,87842.9%25.0%
44.44%96.388714,06050.0%42.9%
33.33%96.864513,4670.0%33.3%
33.33%95.988315,29650.0%28.6%
37.50%81.96749,18725.0%50.0%
25.00%82.76809,04820.0%33.3%
75.00%86.01,10613,427100.0%66.7%
62.50%82.569610,103100.0%50.0%
50.00%86.08247,10457.1%0.0%
62.50%82.05778,46983.3%0.0%
37.50%83.883310,31050.0%33.3%
42.86%75.81,01313,520100.0%20.0%
42.86%72.16489,62850.0%40.0%
66.67%64.083412,515100.0%60.0%
66.67%61.870711,086100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.178811,2160.0%50.0%
33.33%65.780910,796100.0%0.0%
66.67%66.01,34913,486100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.796111,094100.0%33.3%
33.33%64.789210,6850.0%100.0%
83.33%66.188510,47766.7%100.0%
40.00%54.972311,01350.0%33.3%
80.00%57.480813,79250.0%100.0%
20.00%52.66048,14825.0%0.0%
60.00%57.28499,90866.7%50.0%
60.00%52.86638,22066.7%50.0%
60.00%56.11,11514,4490.0%60.0%
80.00%56.398010,98366.7%100.0%
80.00%56.886611,57966.7%100.0%
80.00%56.77156,35475.0%100.0%

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Lux vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Lux vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Lux's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Lux with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Nunu & Willump players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

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

Who wins the Lux vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Lux with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Lux build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Lux build against Nunu & Willump includes Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lux runes against Nunu & Willump?

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

Does Lux counter Nunu & Willump?

No, Lux struggles against Nunu & Willump with only a 20.0% win rate. Nunu & Willump has the advantage in this matchup. Lux players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nunu & Willump's lead.

How do I play Lux against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Lux 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.