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

Nunu & Willumpvs Ekko

FTankMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Ekko is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nunu & Willump wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Ekko based on 27 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 Ekko 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
Ekko - 51.9% win rateEkko(51.9%)
Nunu & Willump - 51.9% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
51.9% WR
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Ekko vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 48.1% win rate
Ekko
48.1% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Ekko Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 27
51.9%
Win Rate
48.1%
1.2
CS / min
1.4
571
DMG / min
653
10,914
Gold / game
11,669
577
Heal / min
433
1,098
DMG Mitigated / min
744
1.2
CC / min
0.8
53.9%
Early Game WR
46.1%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Ekko matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Ekko's 48.1%, giving Nunu & Willump a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ekko 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. Nunu & Willump has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Ekko's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nunu & Willump vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.2Nunu & Willump
1.4Ekko
Nunu & Willump and Ekko 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
571Nunu & Willump
653Ekko
Ekko heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 82 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 Ekko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,914Nunu & Willump
11,669Ekko
Ekko earns 755 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 Ekko slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Nunu & Willump
0.8Ekko
Nunu & Willump provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, 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
1,675Nunu & Willump
1,177Ekko
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 498 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Ekko

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Ekko 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump53.9%
Ekko early game win rateEkko46.1%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Ekko late game win rateEkko50.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Ekko. 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 Ekko. 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. Ekko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Ekko

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs EkkoDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EkkoCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EkkoGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EkkoRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Ekko
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EkkoWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Ekko
71.4% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nunu & Willump to press their advantage against Ekko, 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 Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Ekko matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Ekko's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Ekko with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. 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 Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Ekko 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 Ekko matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Ekko with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Ekko?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Ekko includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Ekko?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Ekko use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Ekko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Ekko?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 51.9% win rate. Nunu & Willump has a solid advantage over Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Ekko?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Ekko, 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.