Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Nunu & Willumpvs Aatrox

FTankMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aatrox wins with a 88.9% win rate (+77.8%) over Nunu & Willump based on 9 games. Aatrox 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.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Aatrox - 11.1% win rateAatrox(11.1%)
Nunu & Willump - 11.1% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
11.1% WR
VS
Aatrox vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 88.9% win rate
Aatrox
88.9% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox Matchup?

Aatrox wins the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Aatrox
Matches: 9
11.1%
Win Rate
88.9%
0.9
CS / min
1.1
475
DMG / min
916
10,267
Gold / game
13,969
521
Heal / min
788
1,092
DMG Mitigated / min
972
1.2
CC / min
0.8
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 88.9% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 11.1%, giving Aatrox a 77.8 percentage point advantage. Aatrox 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 damage output, where Aatrox leads by 442 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aatrox 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.

Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Nunu & Willump
1.1Aatrox
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
475Nunu & Willump
916Aatrox
Aatrox heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 442 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
10,267Nunu & Willump
13,969Aatrox
Aatrox generates a commanding 3,703 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Aatrox consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nunu & Willump should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Nunu & Willump
0.8Aatrox
Nunu & Willump provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aatrox, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nunu & Willump coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,613Nunu & Willump
1,759Aatrox
Aatrox heals and mitigates 146 more damage per minute than Nunu & Willump, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Aatrox to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Nunu & Willump.

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 Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump20.0%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox80.0%
Late Game
Aatrox
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox100.0%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Aatrox 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 Nunu & Willump Runes Against Aatrox

Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs AatroxSorcery
Phase Rush - best Nunu & Willump rune vs AatroxNimbus Cloak - best Nunu & Willump rune vs AatroxCelerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs AatroxWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Aatrox
Precision rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nunu & Willump rune vs AatroxTriumph - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Aatrox
33.3% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.15%910.957412,27548.6%44.4%
44.19%860.957811,61248.8%40.0%
52.56%780.954311,83755.2%51.0%
45.71%700.855212,10657.1%38.1%
55.88%680.954111,20855.3%56.7%
57.35%681.053711,90562.5%52.8%
41.27%630.952811,63951.6%31.3%
40.38%520.955011,07028.6%54.2%
47.06%510.949010,68448.1%45.8%
43.75%481.054612,01142.9%44.4%
48.94%470.961811,89352.4%46.1%
47.62%420.954911,85047.4%47.8%
50.00%381.057411,97353.3%47.8%
44.44%361.074412,02352.6%35.3%
45.45%330.956510,98750.0%41.2%
50.00%320.954311,64638.5%57.9%
61.29%310.954412,17560.0%62.5%
58.06%311.157910,78558.8%57.1%
54.84%310.858011,74446.7%62.5%
55.17%291.067112,57572.7%44.4%
48.28%290.956412,04453.9%43.8%
48.15%270.959112,07357.1%38.5%
51.85%271.257110,91453.9%50.0%
55.56%270.953711,40654.5%56.3%
50.00%261.360312,77550.0%50.0%
26.92%261.065512,51240.0%18.8%
44.00%251.358011,51036.4%50.0%
58.33%241.055211,37445.5%69.2%
41.67%240.852911,27958.3%25.0%
72.73%221.049712,28062.5%78.6%
35.00%201.371412,62042.9%30.8%
50.00%200.854511,85045.5%55.6%
60.00%200.758111,23360.0%60.0%
44.44%180.95839,67042.9%50.0%
29.41%171.054811,39128.6%30.0%
52.94%170.950011,18366.7%37.5%
43.75%160.955210,57044.4%42.9%
62.50%160.849611,18262.5%62.5%
14.29%141.14839,92925.0%0.0%
46.15%131.163413,62750.0%42.9%
33.33%121.061110,15625.0%50.0%
50.00%120.756711,07044.4%66.7%
75.00%120.952413,29575.0%75.0%
18.18%111.260413,11950.0%11.1%
36.36%110.861310,90725.0%42.9%
54.55%110.967714,33550.0%55.6%
11.11%90.947510,26720.0%0.0%
55.56%90.946311,33775.0%40.0%
44.44%90.971213,0020.0%80.0%
62.50%80.851611,84766.7%60.0%
25.00%81.764112,5020.0%40.0%
62.50%81.557410,21180.0%33.3%
62.50%80.960310,80475.0%50.0%
50.00%81.657811,11950.0%50.0%
50.00%82.06109,33160.0%33.3%
42.86%70.966411,8720.0%60.0%
71.43%71.258313,110100.0%60.0%
42.86%71.451110,29950.0%33.3%
0.00%65.976912,0220.0%0.0%
50.00%61.848812,01133.3%66.7%
40.00%55.083211,8340.0%50.0%
40.00%50.935710,2150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.050412,761100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.349512,31250.0%66.7%
20.00%55.07409,7730.0%50.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Aatrox wins the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup with a 88.9% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 11.1%, a 77.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Aatrox 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, Aatrox takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup?

Aatrox wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 88.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 77.8 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Aatrox?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Aatrox includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Aatrox?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Aatrox with only a 11.1% win rate. Aatrox has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aatrox's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Aatrox?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Aatrox, play cautiously and avoid Aatrox's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aatrox has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.