Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.0%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Nunu & Willumpvs Brand

FTankMage
Patch26.9
Matches139,310
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Nunu & Willump wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Brand based on 5 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 Brand 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.

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Brand - 60.0% win rateBrand(60.0%)
Nunu & Willump - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
60.0% WR
VS
Brand vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 40.0% win rate
Brand
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Brand Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Brand matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.6
CS / min
1.7
488
DMG / min
841
8,742
Gold / game
9,392
568
Heal / min
270
1,101
DMG Mitigated / min
383
1.1
CC / min
0.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Brand's 40.0%, giving Nunu & Willump a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Brand 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 1,016 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Brand and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Brand 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 Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.6Nunu & Willump
1.7Brand
Nunu & Willump and Brand farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
488Nunu & Willump
841Brand
Brand heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 353 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 Brand's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,742Nunu & Willump
9,392Brand
Brand earns 650 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Brand slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Nunu & Willump
0.8Brand
Nunu & Willump provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Brand, 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
1,669Nunu & Willump
653Brand
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 1,016 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Brand is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Brand, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Brand

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Brand are Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge 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 Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump66.7%
Brand early game win rateBrand33.3%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Brand late game win rateBrand50.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nunu & Willump at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Brand. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Brand

Resolve rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs BrandResolve
Aftershock - best Nunu & Willump rune vs BrandFont of Life - best Nunu & Willump rune vs BrandConditioning - best Nunu & Willump rune vs BrandRevitalize - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Brand
Precision rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs BrandPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nunu & Willump rune vs BrandTriumph - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Brand
100.0% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
34.48%290.963712,44546.1%25.0%
46.43%281.158311,65746.1%46.7%
48.15%270.953210,54542.9%53.9%
69.57%230.959111,48578.6%55.6%
50.00%180.849411,08250.0%50.0%
41.18%170.747610,16533.3%50.0%
29.41%170.851712,44820.0%33.3%
58.82%170.861611,67354.5%66.7%
35.71%141.054110,78333.3%40.0%
38.46%130.955212,18940.0%37.5%
33.33%120.960011,7930.0%40.0%
66.67%120.956311,84483.3%50.0%
72.73%110.858610,97360.0%83.3%
45.45%111.368811,28537.5%66.7%
27.27%111.569011,32240.0%16.7%
30.00%100.751610,24150.0%0.0%
50.00%101.054711,83925.0%66.7%
60.00%100.850811,25275.0%50.0%
44.44%91.056411,67160.0%25.0%
22.22%90.856511,62833.3%16.7%
62.50%80.75299,27757.1%100.0%
50.00%81.562710,27275.0%25.0%
25.00%80.948210,99033.3%20.0%
42.86%72.16108,56842.9%0.0%
57.14%70.959612,10566.7%50.0%
85.71%71.159410,573100.0%66.7%
42.86%71.05996,50850.0%0.0%
83.33%60.857210,961100.0%75.0%
50.00%60.946010,16350.0%50.0%
50.00%61.160013,16150.0%50.0%
50.00%61.259814,145100.0%40.0%
33.33%60.84108,8130.0%66.7%
50.00%61.152811,67066.7%33.3%
33.33%60.752510,61733.3%33.3%
40.00%51.171612,799100.0%25.0%
60.00%51.368013,610100.0%50.0%
80.00%51.163811,326100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.64888,74266.7%50.0%
100.00%30.96838,756100.0%100.0%
0.00%20.869512,9910.0%0.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Brand matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Brand's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Brand with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Brand matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Brand matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Brand with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Brand?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Brand includes Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge, 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 Brand?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Brand?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 60.0% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Brand in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Brand?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Brand, 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.