Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Nunu & Willumpvs Elise

FTankMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Elise is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Elise wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 5 games. Elise wins the early laning phase while Nunu & Willump 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.

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Nunu & Willump - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
40.0% WR
VS
Elise vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 60.0% win rate
Elise
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Elise Matchup?

Elise wins the Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.3
CS / min
0.6
638
DMG / min
565
12,320
Gold / game
11,794
542
Heal / min
346
1,470
DMG Mitigated / min
405
1.3
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 40.0%, giving Elise a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Elise controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Elise needs to press advantages before Nunu & Willump reaches their power spikes, while Nunu & Willump should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 1,261 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

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

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

Farming
1.3Nunu & Willump
0.6Elise
Nunu & Willump edges out Elise by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nunu & Willump.
Damage
638Nunu & Willump
565Elise
Nunu & Willump deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Elise. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Elise choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nunu & Willump's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,320Nunu & Willump
11,794Elise
Nunu & Willump earns 526 more gold per game than Elise, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nunu & Willump slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Nunu & Willump
1.1Elise
Both Nunu & Willump and Elise provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
2,012Nunu & Willump
751Elise
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 1,261 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

Sorcerer's Shoes 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 Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. 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 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
Elise
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Elise early game win rateElise100.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump100.0%
Elise late game win rateElise0.0%

Elise 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 Elise 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Elise. Extended games heavily favor Nunu & Willump, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Elise must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nunu & Willump reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nunu & Willump survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Elise

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs EliseDomination
Electrocute - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EliseCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EliseGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EliseRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Elise
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs EliseSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs EliseWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Elise
50.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery 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 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
35.21%710.955010,36240.0%31.7%
54.39%570.854411,32561.1%51.3%
42.59%540.951510,92857.7%28.6%
46.67%450.953811,06950.0%44.8%
46.51%430.958811,72550.0%44.8%
51.16%430.954411,71841.7%54.8%
35.71%421.150010,43534.8%36.8%
27.50%400.852810,27135.7%23.1%
41.03%391.047610,71226.7%50.0%
52.63%380.861610,50568.8%40.9%
58.33%361.057111,74575.0%50.0%
42.86%351.154010,26238.9%47.1%
50.00%340.957510,19745.0%57.1%
57.58%331.063711,13450.0%64.7%
41.94%310.844110,70033.3%47.4%
46.67%300.857312,15354.5%42.1%
58.62%291.058011,80850.0%63.2%
53.85%260.956812,10350.0%55.6%
64.00%250.85208,94262.5%66.7%
41.67%240.96239,89030.8%54.5%
50.00%240.963011,31466.7%40.0%
43.48%230.958912,06857.1%37.5%
47.62%211.55499,38245.5%50.0%
52.63%190.843810,13657.1%50.0%
61.11%181.061010,89655.6%66.7%
58.82%170.959411,78850.0%63.6%
46.67%150.95649,64350.0%42.9%
46.67%151.35349,45042.9%50.0%
33.33%150.95629,37537.5%28.6%
40.00%151.056310,97540.0%40.0%
30.77%131.255312,31650.0%22.2%
72.73%110.754012,216100.0%62.5%
70.00%100.954210,7150.0%77.8%
50.00%101.158611,47350.0%50.0%
40.00%100.85069,08240.0%40.0%
20.00%100.960410,218100.0%0.0%
80.00%100.844511,89575.0%83.3%
66.67%91.051711,17566.7%66.7%
44.44%90.85108,16860.0%25.0%
77.78%90.75659,13685.7%50.0%
62.50%80.972010,376100.0%40.0%
25.00%81.154112,13050.0%16.7%
37.50%80.956711,54666.7%20.0%
37.50%80.850912,3740.0%42.9%
37.50%81.664711,95733.3%40.0%
71.43%70.847911,36250.0%80.0%
33.33%61.155113,0800.0%40.0%
33.33%60.95778,37733.3%0.0%
50.00%60.54498,04540.0%100.0%
40.00%50.756510,70250.0%33.3%
20.00%50.95447,60725.0%0.0%
60.00%52.146710,677100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.15849,1400.0%33.3%
40.00%51.363812,3200.0%100.0%
60.00%51.082511,3540.0%100.0%
40.00%51.159812,6750.0%40.0%
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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 60.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Elise has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Elise 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, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Elise matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Nunu & Willump 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 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Elise is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Elise?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Elise includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Elise?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Elise use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% 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 40.0% 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. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Elise in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.