Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Nunu & Willumpvs Aatrox

DTankMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nunu & Willump wins with a 78.6% win rate (+57.1%) over Aatrox based on 14 games. Nunu & Willump holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nunu & Willump build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup.

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Nunu & Willump Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nunu & Willump 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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Nunu & Willump - 78.6% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
78.6% WR
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Aatrox vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 21.4% win rate
Aatrox
21.4% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 14
78.6%
Win Rate
21.4%
0.9
CS / min
0.7
577
DMG / min
727
10,761
Gold / game
9,975
644
Heal / min
636
1,244
DMG Mitigated / min
1,093
1.1
CC / min
0.8
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 78.6% win rate compared to Aatrox's 21.4%, giving Nunu & Willump a 57.1 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aatrox players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Aatrox and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aatrox away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Nunu & Willump
0.7Aatrox
Nunu & Willump and Aatrox farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
577Nunu & Willump
727Aatrox
Aatrox heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 150 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 Aatrox's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,761Nunu & Willump
9,975Aatrox
Nunu & Willump earns 786 more gold per game than Aatrox, 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
1.1Nunu & Willump
0.8Aatrox
Both Nunu & Willump and Aatrox provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,889Nunu & Willump
1,729Aatrox
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Aatrox, healing and mitigating 160 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aatrox is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aatrox, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Aatrox

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Aatrox are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Nunu & Willump 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 Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump57.1%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox42.9%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump100.0%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox0.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Aatrox. 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 Aatrox. 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. Aatrox players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Aatrox

Resolve rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs AatroxResolve
Aftershock - best Nunu & Willump rune vs AatroxFont of Life - best Nunu & Willump rune vs AatroxConditioning - best Nunu & Willump rune vs AatroxRevitalize - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Aatrox
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs AatroxSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs AatroxWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Aatrox
100.0% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Nunu & Willump'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 Nunu & Willump build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nunu & Willump matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.67%1050.853710,81845.8%47.8%
49.00%1000.957711,08745.6%51.9%
53.19%940.958310,41661.2%44.4%
45.65%921.057410,85648.0%42.9%
53.85%910.955611,24957.9%50.9%
54.02%870.855610,88765.1%43.2%
51.76%850.953910,93948.8%54.8%
44.58%830.954011,19250.0%40.4%
52.70%741.059911,88451.9%53.2%
55.71%700.955011,86148.1%60.5%
48.08%521.061211,43552.0%44.4%
47.92%480.854510,78852.0%43.5%
50.00%480.853211,11143.5%56.0%
46.67%450.954112,03936.8%53.9%
47.62%420.956911,21361.9%33.3%
43.59%391.155210,53550.0%36.8%
57.89%380.954111,30762.5%54.5%
54.29%351.159411,21961.1%47.1%
42.86%350.854811,73237.5%47.4%
62.86%350.953410,62881.3%47.4%
35.29%341.253610,19833.3%37.5%
48.48%330.955410,95452.9%43.8%
46.88%321.053610,67137.5%56.3%
54.84%310.968512,30653.9%55.6%
45.16%310.960510,80147.1%42.9%
66.67%301.159510,85386.7%46.7%
43.33%300.961512,81654.5%36.8%
65.52%290.858012,42081.8%55.6%
62.07%291.061111,75271.4%53.3%
42.86%281.166911,98044.4%42.1%
55.56%270.956711,85437.5%63.2%
56.00%251.054312,26070.0%46.7%
44.00%250.949910,92250.0%38.5%
73.68%190.963412,71157.1%83.3%
47.06%171.35719,52162.5%33.3%
41.18%170.946811,53337.5%44.4%
58.82%171.067511,08745.5%83.3%
58.82%171.256413,569100.0%46.1%
64.71%171.057011,41263.6%66.7%
68.75%161.255211,60585.7%55.6%
46.67%150.657710,98333.3%55.6%
42.86%142.359411,63620.0%55.6%
21.43%140.84279,75122.2%20.0%
50.00%141.165612,96233.3%62.5%
50.00%140.761610,50857.1%42.9%
78.57%140.957710,76157.1%100.0%
23.08%130.85409,85812.5%40.0%
41.67%121.661712,30733.3%44.4%
18.18%110.85419,41214.3%25.0%
54.55%111.355410,38833.3%62.5%
70.00%100.858111,135100.0%40.0%
40.00%101.475511,82625.0%50.0%
66.67%91.052210,028100.0%40.0%
33.33%91.96018,07528.6%50.0%
33.33%90.961512,6230.0%42.9%
62.50%81.057911,36375.0%50.0%
25.00%81.350810,36425.0%25.0%
50.00%80.967413,38650.0%50.0%
85.71%70.958112,518100.0%80.0%
57.14%71.263112,53833.3%75.0%
57.14%72.070511,39166.7%50.0%
50.00%64.780311,63333.3%66.7%
50.00%60.854311,54066.7%33.3%
50.00%61.177213,01850.0%50.0%
66.67%61.567311,14950.0%75.0%
50.00%60.98889,52850.0%50.0%
50.00%61.060912,35566.7%33.3%
50.00%62.15688,84050.0%50.0%
40.00%51.671311,7240.0%66.7%
0.00%55.18229,3850.0%0.0%
60.00%52.167211,47450.0%66.7%
60.00%53.156610,50933.3%100.0%
60.00%54.464310,68575.0%0.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup with a 78.6% win rate compared to Aatrox's 21.4%, a 57.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Aatrox with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Nunu & Willump players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox 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 Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 78.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 57.1 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Aatrox?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Aatrox includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Nunu & Willump runes against Aatrox?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Aatrox?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Aatrox with a 78.6% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Aatrox in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Aatrox?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Aatrox, 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.