Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Nunu & Willumpvs Elise

DTankMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Elise is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Elise wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 25 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Elise scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nunu & Willump build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nunu & Willump vs Elise 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.

Compare against an opponent
Nunu & Willump - 44.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
44.0% WR
VS
Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 56.0% win rate
Elise
56.0% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Elise Matchup?

Elise wins the Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 25
44.0%
Win Rate
56.0%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
499
DMG / min
844
10,922
Gold / game
12,776
624
Heal / min
419
1,287
DMG Mitigated / min
502
1.1
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
38.5%
Late Game WR
61.5%

Nunu & Willump vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 44.0%, giving Elise a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Elise outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Elise reaches their power spikes, while Elise should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 990 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Elise 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 Elise 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 Elise Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Nunu & Willump
1.0Elise
Nunu & Willump and Elise 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
499Nunu & Willump
844Elise
Elise heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 345 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 Elise's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,922Nunu & Willump
12,776Elise
Elise generates a commanding 1,854 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Elise 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
1.1Elise
Both Nunu & Willump and Elise provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,911Nunu & Willump
921Elise
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 990 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Elise

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Elise, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Elise are Liandry's Torment, Dead Man's Plate and Thornmail. This combination gives Nunu & Willump an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Elise. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Elise early game win rateElise50.0%
Late Game
Elise
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump38.5%
Elise late game win rateElise61.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nunu & Willump and Elise, 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.

Elise is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Elise, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nunu & Willump has the edge early, but Elise gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Elise

Resolve rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs EliseResolve
Aftershock - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EliseFont of Life - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EliseConditioning - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EliseRevitalize - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Elise
Inspiration rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs EliseInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EliseCash Back - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Elise
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Nunu & Willump the best tools to compete against Elise 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 Elise - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Elise wins the Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Elise 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 Elise in the late game?

In the late game, Elise takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Elise scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup?

Elise wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Elise is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Elise?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Elise includes Liandry's Torment, Dead Man's Plate, Thornmail with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Elise?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Elise?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Elise with only a 44.0% win rate. Elise has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Elise's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Elise?

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