- Win Rate
- 48.4%
- Pick Rate
- 1.3%
- Ban Rate
- 0.6%
Nunu & Willump Arena Build, Augments & Duos
- Patch
- 26.21
- Games
- 2,609
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Nov 3, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Patch 26.21 Nunu & Willump arena mode stats show Nunu & Willump with a 14.4% win rate and a 3.49 average placement in arena mode. Discover Nunu & Willump's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.
- Arena tier
- Favg. place 3.49
- Top 4 rate
- 69.3%
- Best duo
- Swainavg. place 2.9
- Best augment
- Doomsayer22.5% 1st place
- Core items
- Eleisa's Miracle + Heartsteel + Thornmail
Nunu & Willump Arena Performance
Nunu & Willump F TierCombat Stats
Nunu & Willump Top Arena Partners in Patch 16.21
Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Nunu & Willump in League of Legends Patch 16.21. The strongest augment choices include Goliath, Tank Engine, Quest: Steel Your Heart, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Goliath. For Gold augments, Tank Engine synergizes well with Nunu & Willump's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Nunu & Willump Arena games.
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability hits grant you permanent Cursed Power. Gain Adaptive Force based on your Cursed Power.
Stars orbit you, dealing magic damage to enemies they pass through.
Become large, gaining 15% Health and 10% Adaptive Force.
Gain an aura that continuously harvests permanent Cursed Power per enemy champion inside. Gain max Health based on your Cursed Power.
Gain ? Shield after Immobilizing or Grounding an enemy champion.
There is a tether connecting your team, deals constant magic damage to enemies it touches.
Immobilizing enemy champions grants you permanent Cursed Power. Gain Armor and Magic Resistance based on your Cursed Power.
Your Abilities apply an infinitely stacking Burn, dealing magic damage over time.Your Burn effects reduce your basic Ability Cooldowns.
Gain Ability Haste equal to 20% Ability Power.
Gain increased size and percent bonus Health per takedown.
Requirement: Possess Heartsteel with 400+ stacks.Reward: Multiply your Heartsteel stacks by 3. Increase your Health Regeneration by 13% of your Heartsteel stacks.
Gain 1000 Health, but you deal 10% less damage.
Your Heals and Shields can Critically Strike for an addtional ?.Gain 25% Crit Chance.
Gain a random Prismatic Augment.
Using an Ability restores ? Health.
Permanently gain 1 Ability Power when you hit an enemy with an Ability.If taken after round 4, gain 40 Ability Power.
Convert Bonus Attack Damage to Ability Power. Gain 15% Ability Power.
Your Attacks deal additional physical damage equal to 4% of your max Health.
Your Abilities can Critically Strike. Gain ? Crit Chance.
Gain hugely increased Health Regen, further increased at low Health.
Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Nunu & Willump in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Swain, achieving a 25.9% win rate and 2.9 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Brand and Singed, both offering improved placement rates compared to Nunu & Willump's solo average of 3.5. 9 champions boost Nunu & Willump's win rate above their baseline 14.4%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.
Partner | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Place Diff | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swain | S Tier | 25.9% | +11.5% | 50.0% | 84.5% | 2.9 | +0.6 | 116 |
 Brand | D Tier | 13.8% | -0.6% | 39.7% | 79.3% | 3.1 | +0.4 | 116 |
 Singed | C Tier | 16.9% | +2.5% | 36.6% | 76.1% | 3.2 | +0.3 | 142 |
 Jhin | D Tier | 13.5% | -0.9% | 30.8% | 78.8% | 3.3 | +0.2 | 104 |
 Leona | B Tier | 21.4% | +7.1% | 35.7% | 69.6% | 3.3 | +0.2 | 112 |
 Ezreal | D Tier | 15.8% | +1.4% | 40.4% | 71.9% | 3.3 | +0.2 | 114 |
 Smolder | D Tier | 15.1% | +0.7% | 37.7% | 66.0% | 3.4 | +0.1 | 106 |
 Master Yi | C Tier | 16.7% | +2.3% | 39.4% | 71.2% | 3.4 | +0.1 | 132 |
 Yasuo | F Tier | 10.9% | -3.4% | 31.3% | 76.6% | 3.4 | +0.1 | 128 |
 Kai'Sa | C Tier | 17.2% | +2.9% | 31.0% | 70.7% | 3.5 | +0.0 | 116 |
Optimize your Nunu & Willump Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.21. The top-performing build features Black Hole Gauntlet, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel as core items, achieving a 11.1% win rate and 2.9 average placement. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 17.0% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.
Rank | Core Items | Situational | Boots | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |    |   |  | C Tier | 11.1% | -3.3% | 33.3% | 88.9% | 2.9 | 9 |
| 2 | |  | | S Tier | 40.0% | +25.6% | 40.0% | 80.0% | 3.0 | 5 |
| 3 |  | | | C Tier | 0.0% | -14.4% | 16.7% | 83.3% | 3.7 | 6 |
| 4 |  | | | D Tier | 0.0% | -14.4% | 28.6% | 57.1% | 4.0 | 7 |
| 5 |  |  | | F Tier | 0.0% | -14.4% | 0.0% | 66.7% | 4.2 | 6 |
Plan your Nunu & Willump Arena run
Arena Companion shows each champion's placement rates and stats, the best augments for them, a slot-by-slot augment planner, and the strongest duos and teams this patch.
- Placement rates & stats
- Augment slot planner
- Best duos & teams
Is Nunu & Willump Good in Arena Mode?
Nunu & Willump is currently rated as an F-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.21, making them a difficult champion to succeed with in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 14.4% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 69.3% top 4 rate, Nunu & Willump faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.
Nunu & Willump Arena Performance Analysis
In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Nunu & Willump averages a 3.5 placement across 3,180 analyzed matches. This frontline tank playstyle enables absorbing substantial damage for the team. Nunu & Willump maintains strong survivability with excellent KDA ratios, placing in the top 8% of champions.
The 31.1% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and trio synergies to maximize placement consistency.
Best Champions to Pair with Nunu & Willump
Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Nunu & Willump synergizes exceptionally well with Swain, achieving a combined 25.9% win rate and 2.9 average placement. This pairing improves Nunu & Willump's baseline performance by +11.5%.
Other strong duo partners include Brand (13.8% win rate) and Singed (16.9% win rate). Nunu & Willump has excellent duo flexibility with 9+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.
Nunu & Willump Augment Priority Guide
Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Nunu & Willump, the highest-performing augment is Goliath, which players select in 17.2% of games.
When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Goliath for maximum impact. Gold augments like Tank Engine provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.
Optimal Nunu & Willump Arena Build Path
The highest win rate build for Nunu & Willump in Arena features Black Hole Gauntlet, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel as core items, achieving a 11.1% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice, providing tenacity and magic resist for Arena fights.
Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.
Tips for Playing Nunu & Willump in Arena
Coordinate with your partner to cover Nunu & Willump's weaknesses. Pair with a damage dealer for balanced team composition.
Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Nunu & Willump's 69.3% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.
Use Nunu & Willump's durability to absorb damage and protect your partner. Control space and peel for your duo.
Final Verdict: Should You Play Nunu & Willump in Arena?
Nunu & Willump faces challenges in the current Arena meta but remains playable for dedicated mains. Success requires optimal augment selection, strong trio synergy with teammates like Swain, and mastery of Nunu & Willump's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.
This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.21. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Nunu & Willump's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 3,180 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Nunu & Willump Arena FAQ - Patch 16.21
Is Nunu & Willump good in Arena mode?
Nunu & Willump is currently a F-tier champion in Arena mode with a 14.4% win rate and 69.3% top 4 rate. While Nunu & Willump faces challenges in the meta, dedicated players can still find success with optimal builds and duo partners.
What is the best duo partner for Nunu & Willump in Arena?
The best duo partner for Nunu & Willump in Arena is Swain, achieving a 25.9% win rate and 2.9 average placement together. Other strong partners include Brand and Singed.
What are the best augments for Nunu & Willump in Arena?
The highest-performing augment for Nunu & Willump is Goliath with a 17.2% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Nunu & Willump's kit.
What is the best build for Nunu & Willump in Arena?
The highest win rate build for Nunu & Willump in Arena includes Black Hole Gauntlet, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel as core items, achieving a 11.1% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.
What is Nunu & Willump's win rate in Arena?
Nunu & Willump has a 14.4% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.21. The top 2 rate is 31.1% and top 4 rate is 69.3%, with an average placement of 3.5 across 3,180 analyzed matches.
What tier is Nunu & Willump in Arena?
Nunu & Willump is rated as F-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.21. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good trio synergy. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.
How do I play Nunu & Willump in Arena?
To play Nunu & Willump effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Swain for best results. 2) Prioritize Goliath when offered. 3) Build Black Hole Gauntlet early for power spikes. 4) Absorb damage and protect your partner while controlling space.
What are Nunu & Willump's best and worst matchups in Arena?
Nunu & Willump's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Swain improves win rate to 25.9%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Nunu & Willump's tanky playstyle and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.