Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Nunu & Willumpvs Darius

DTankMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Darius wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nunu & Willump based on 9 games. Darius 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 Darius 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
33.3% WR
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Darius vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 66.7% win rate
Darius
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Darius Matchup?

Darius wins the Nunu & Willump vs Darius matchup
Winner
Darius
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
0.9
CS / min
1.2
615
DMG / min
613
12,623
Gold / game
14,494
584
Heal / min
473
981
DMG Mitigated / min
1,025
1.1
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Nunu & Willump vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 33.3%, giving Darius a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Darius 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 crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius 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 Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Nunu & Willump is favored during the laning phase against Darius, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nunu & Willump holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Nunu & Willump
1.2Darius
Nunu & Willump and Darius farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
615Nunu & Willump
613Darius
Damage output is virtually even between Nunu & Willump and Darius, with only 2 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,623Nunu & Willump
14,494Darius
Darius generates a commanding 1,871 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Darius 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
1.1Nunu & Willump
0.8Darius
Nunu & Willump provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Darius, 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
1,565Nunu & Willump
1,497Darius
Nunu & Willump heals and mitigates 67 more damage per minute than Darius, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nunu & Willump to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Darius.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Darius

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Darius are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Nunu & Willump an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Darius
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Darius early game win rateDarius100.0%
Late Game
Darius
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump42.9%
Darius late game win rateDarius57.1%

Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Darius can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Darius is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Darius, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Darius 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 Darius

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs DariusDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs DariusCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs DariusGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs DariusRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Darius
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs DariusSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs DariusWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Darius
100.0% WR

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


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 Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Darius wins the Nunu & Willump vs Darius matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Darius 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 Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Darius takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Darius matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Darius matchup?

Darius wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Darius is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Darius?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Darius includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Darius?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Darius?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Darius with only a 33.3% win rate. Darius has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Darius's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Darius?

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