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

Nunu & Willumpvs Briar

FTankMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nunu & Willump wins with a 55.9% win rate (+11.8%) over Briar based on 68 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 Briar 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
Briar - 55.9% win rateBriar(55.9%)
Nunu & Willump - 55.9% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
55.9% WR
VS
Briar vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 44.1% win rate
Briar
44.1% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Briar Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Briar matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 68
55.9%
Win Rate
44.1%
0.9
CS / min
1.1
541
DMG / min
863
11,208
Gold / game
12,596
606
Heal / min
1,018
1,168
DMG Mitigated / min
1,077
1.2
CC / min
1.1
55.3%
Early Game WR
44.7%
56.7%
Late Game WR
43.3%

Nunu & Willump vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 68 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 55.9% win rate compared to Briar's 44.1%, giving Nunu & Willump a 11.8 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Briar 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 Briar leads by 322 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Briar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Briar 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 Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Nunu & Willump
1.1Briar
Nunu & Willump and Briar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
541Nunu & Willump
863Briar
Briar heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 322 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 Briar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,208Nunu & Willump
12,596Briar
Briar generates a commanding 1,388 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Briar 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
1.1Briar
Both Nunu & Willump and Briar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,774Nunu & Willump
2,095Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Nunu & Willump, healing and mitigating 322 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar 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 Nunu & Willump Build Against Briar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Briar are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Nunu & Willump an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Briar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
55.3%
+10.5% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump55.3%
Briar early game win rateBriar44.7%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
56.7%
+13.3% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump56.7%
Briar late game win rateBriar43.3%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.3% win rate — a 10.5 percentage point lead over Briar. 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 56.7% win rate — 13.3 points above Briar. 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. Briar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Briar

Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs BriarSorcery
Phase Rush - best Nunu & Willump rune vs BriarNimbus Cloak - best Nunu & Willump rune vs BriarCelerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs BriarWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Briar
Precision rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs BriarPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nunu & Willump rune vs BriarTriumph - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Briar
66.7% WR

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


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 Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Briar matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to Briar's 44.1%, a 11.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 68 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Briar with a 55.3% win rate versus 44.7%. 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 Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Briar matchup with a 56.7% win rate compared to 43.3%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Briar matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Briar with a 55.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.8 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 68 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Briar?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Briar includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Briar?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Briar use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Briar?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Briar with a 55.9% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Briar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Briar?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Briar, 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.