Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
5.0%

Nautilusvs Nunu & Willump

DTankSupport
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Nautilus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nunu & Willump based on 6 games. Nautilus holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

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Nautilus Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nautilus 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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Nautilus - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
66.7% WR
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Nunu & Willump vs Nautilus matchup - 33.3% win rate
Nunu & Willump
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.1
CS / min
1.5
448
DMG / min
537
9,369
Gold / game
10,021
131
Heal / min
256
1,841
DMG Mitigated / min
661
2.5
CC / min
1.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 33.3%, giving Nautilus a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nautilus 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 sustain, where Nautilus leads by 1,055 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus 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.

Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.1Nautilus
1.5Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump edges out Nautilus by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nunu & Willump.
Damage
448Nautilus
537Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump heavily out-damages Nautilus by 89 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nautilus 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
9,369Nautilus
10,021Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump earns 652 more gold per game than Nautilus, 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
2.5Nautilus
1.4Nunu & Willump
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Nunu & Willump, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nautilus far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nunu & Willump should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,972Nautilus
917Nunu & Willump
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Nunu & Willump, healing and mitigating 1,055 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus 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 Nautilus Build Against Nunu & Willump

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Nunu & Willump are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Thornmail. This combination gives Nautilus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus50.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Late Game
Nautilus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus100.0%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nautilus and Nunu & Willump, with Nautilus holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Nautilus 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 Nautilus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nautilus 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 Nautilus Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs Nunu & WillumpShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs Nunu & WillumpBone Plating - best Nautilus rune vs Nunu & WillumpUnflinching - best Nautilus rune vs Nunu & Willump
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Nautilus rune vs Nunu & WillumpLegend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs Nunu & Willump
100.0% WR

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


Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. The table below shows Nautilus'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 Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nautilus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.34%2071.13478,18951.5%43.3%
48.28%2031.13448,52842.2%53.1%
50.28%1771.13668,54145.8%53.3%
49.08%1631.13678,43748.8%49.4%
42.19%1281.13438,63235.2%47.3%
44.92%1181.13608,85646.9%43.5%
55.75%1131.13578,27459.7%51.0%
50.00%1101.13899,02947.7%51.5%
50.53%951.13898,63141.5%57.4%
54.55%881.13548,50166.7%44.9%
59.30%861.03618,70658.1%60.0%
53.66%821.13808,87942.9%65.0%
48.72%781.13718,45445.2%52.8%
47.22%721.13438,86062.1%37.2%
39.44%710.94158,58239.4%39.5%
46.48%711.13178,06563.9%28.6%
53.62%691.03829,17437.5%62.2%
51.47%681.03928,12554.0%48.4%
60.00%651.12998,44960.0%60.0%
43.75%641.13418,59751.6%36.4%
53.23%621.13428,85450.0%55.3%
46.77%621.13498,69537.0%54.3%
57.63%591.14378,57451.7%63.3%
51.72%581.34419,21048.0%54.5%
46.55%581.13568,95248.1%45.2%
48.98%491.03708,70155.6%45.2%
44.68%471.13428,10334.8%54.2%
39.13%461.13928,49447.8%30.4%
44.74%381.14249,37233.3%50.0%
52.78%360.93628,39950.0%55.6%
42.86%351.23918,85240.0%45.0%
40.00%301.03739,07757.1%25.0%
66.67%301.13958,14464.3%68.8%
42.31%261.03989,03635.7%50.0%
53.85%261.24159,51658.3%50.0%
38.10%211.03338,55255.6%25.0%
66.67%211.147610,69650.0%73.3%
50.00%181.44508,66750.0%50.0%
44.44%181.74118,93212.5%70.0%
33.33%181.13378,49757.1%18.2%
58.82%171.13228,60257.1%60.0%
35.71%141.24238,97662.5%0.0%
36.36%111.03369,05640.0%33.3%
50.00%101.44439,65560.0%40.0%
50.00%102.55578,10037.5%100.0%
70.00%101.44007,269100.0%40.0%
70.00%101.04567,71771.4%66.7%
70.00%100.84619,38980.0%60.0%
30.00%101.43828,83825.0%33.3%
66.67%91.03559,58650.0%71.4%
25.00%81.14326,48228.6%0.0%
37.50%82.15187,48637.5%0.0%
37.50%80.64349,79350.0%0.0%
62.50%81.43167,98040.0%100.0%
37.50%82.34859,32225.0%50.0%
57.14%71.24149,63840.0%100.0%
66.67%61.162511,12966.7%66.7%
66.67%61.14489,36950.0%100.0%
66.67%61.44197,87666.7%66.7%
66.67%61.63849,17050.0%100.0%
16.67%61.54299,9180.0%25.0%
50.00%61.155212,6750.0%60.0%
50.00%61.15519,61550.0%50.0%
50.00%61.14459,85150.0%50.0%
66.67%61.33529,91050.0%75.0%
50.00%61.24198,62440.0%100.0%
40.00%51.735711,998100.0%25.0%
40.00%51.14588,0680.0%66.7%

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Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

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

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Nautilus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

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

Who wins the Nautilus vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Nautilus build against Nunu & Willump includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail 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 Nautilus runes against Nunu & Willump?

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

Does Nautilus counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Nautilus has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 66.7% win rate. Nautilus strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Nautilus against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Nautilus 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.