Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Nunu & Willumpvs Cho'Gath

DTankMage
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Nunu & Willump wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Cho'Gath based on 6 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 Cho'Gath 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
66.7% WR
VS
Cho'Gath vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 33.3% win rate
Cho'Gath
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.7
CS / min
2.1
647
DMG / min
858
13,181
Gold / game
13,588
530
Heal / min
428
1,153
DMG Mitigated / min
1,470
1.1
CC / min
2.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 33.3%, giving Nunu & Willump a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Cho'Gath and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

Cho'Gath wins the laning phase against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.7Nunu & Willump
2.1Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Cho'Gath.
Damage
647Nunu & Willump
858Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 211 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 Cho'Gath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,181Nunu & Willump
13,588Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath earns 406 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 Cho'Gath slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Nunu & Willump
2.6Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Nunu & Willump, with 1.6 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Cho'Gath far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nunu & Willump should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,682Nunu & Willump
1,898Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Nunu & Willump, healing and mitigating 215 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Cho'Gath are Liandry's Torment, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Cho'Gath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath50.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump75.0%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nunu & Willump and Cho'Gath, with Nunu & Willump holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Nunu & Willump is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Cho'Gath. 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. Cho'Gath players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Cho'Gath

Resolve rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs Cho'GathResolve
Aftershock - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Cho'GathFont of Life - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Cho'GathConditioning - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Cho'GathRevitalize - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Cho'Gath
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs Cho'GathSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Cho'GathWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Cho'Gath
100.0% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.43%560.854310,91648.3%44.4%
36.36%440.953411,86935.7%36.7%
47.73%440.959112,09857.9%40.0%
51.16%430.857010,39657.7%41.2%
51.28%390.951610,58875.0%13.3%
43.59%390.955512,38271.4%28.0%
52.78%360.959411,14870.0%31.3%
44.83%291.058611,29250.0%40.0%
59.26%271.158111,91168.8%45.5%
40.00%251.155911,43230.0%46.7%
44.00%250.952111,31341.7%46.1%
59.09%221.857610,75258.3%60.0%
42.86%210.857411,89054.5%30.0%
45.00%201.053411,21763.6%22.2%
65.00%200.953811,44563.6%66.7%
52.63%191.048610,33670.0%33.3%
57.89%191.361610,85658.3%57.1%
68.42%191.267312,00081.8%50.0%
47.06%171.158611,87366.7%25.0%
60.00%150.961911,10762.5%57.1%
40.00%151.064112,62760.0%30.0%
35.71%140.960411,57242.9%28.6%
71.43%140.958010,59266.7%80.0%
78.57%140.859110,71581.8%66.7%
64.29%141.158810,55150.0%83.3%
53.85%130.957812,66060.0%50.0%
46.15%131.863310,65733.3%57.1%
61.54%130.860310,89050.0%80.0%
75.00%124.586513,0300.0%81.8%
45.45%110.959011,82240.0%50.0%
30.00%100.848910,89140.0%20.0%
60.00%101.154310,60162.5%50.0%
60.00%100.855710,83583.3%25.0%
70.00%100.953510,60680.0%60.0%
20.00%101.062710,54925.0%16.7%
60.00%101.264311,43166.7%50.0%
55.56%91.140011,66066.7%50.0%
50.00%81.162812,82266.7%40.0%
25.00%81.06679,29533.3%0.0%
62.50%82.799610,74550.0%100.0%
50.00%81.667011,73666.7%40.0%
62.50%80.75649,73075.0%50.0%
75.00%80.942011,56466.7%80.0%
62.50%81.166711,37050.0%75.0%
37.50%80.753911,06433.3%40.0%
42.86%70.844211,62050.0%33.3%
16.67%61.157912,04550.0%0.0%
66.67%60.949310,48875.0%50.0%
66.67%61.764713,18150.0%75.0%
33.33%61.553710,02150.0%0.0%
60.00%50.881015,4290.0%60.0%
60.00%51.45359,60950.0%66.7%
40.00%51.361210,6500.0%66.7%
40.00%51.150211,8850.0%50.0%
60.00%51.349510,54866.7%50.0%
80.00%50.76089,527100.0%66.7%

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Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nunu & Willump do against Cho'Gath in League of Legends?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Nunu & Willump do against Cho'Gath in the early game?

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Cho'Gath in the late game?

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Cho'Gath?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Cho'Gath includes Liandry's Torment, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Cho'Gath?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Cho'Gath?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Cho'Gath with a 66.7% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Cho'Gath in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Cho'Gath?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Cho'Gath, 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.