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

Nunu & Willumpvs Graves

DTankMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nunu & Willump wins with a 53.2% win rate (+6.4%) over Graves based on 94 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Graves 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 Graves 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 - 53.2% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
53.2% WR
VS
Graves vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 46.8% win rate
Graves
46.8% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Graves Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Graves matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 94
53.2%
Win Rate
46.8%
0.9
CS / min
1.5
583
DMG / min
839
10,416
Gold / game
12,521
596
Heal / min
294
1,062
DMG Mitigated / min
633
1.1
CC / min
0.7
61.2%
Early Game WR
38.8%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Nunu & Willump vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 94 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 53.2% win rate compared to Graves's 46.8%, giving Nunu & Willump a 6.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Graves reaches their power spikes, while Graves should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 730 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves 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 Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Nunu & Willump
1.5Graves
Graves edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
583Nunu & Willump
839Graves
Graves heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 256 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 Graves's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,416Nunu & Willump
12,521Graves
Graves generates a commanding 2,106 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Graves 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
0.7Graves
Nunu & Willump provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Graves, 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
1,658Nunu & Willump
928Graves
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 730 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Graves

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Graves 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
61.2%
+22.4% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump61.2%
Graves early game win rateGraves38.8%
Late Game
Graves
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump44.4%
Graves late game win rateGraves55.6%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.2% win rate — a 22.4 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nunu & Willump must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Graves reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Graves 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 Graves

Resolve rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs GravesResolve
Aftershock - best Nunu & Willump rune vs GravesFont of Life - best Nunu & Willump rune vs GravesConditioning - best Nunu & Willump rune vs GravesRevitalize - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Graves
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs GravesSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs GravesWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Graves
64.7% WR

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


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 Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Graves matchup with a 53.2% win rate compared to Graves's 46.8%, a 6.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 94 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Graves with a 61.2% win rate versus 38.8%. 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 Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Graves matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Graves matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Graves with a 53.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.4 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 94 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Graves?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Graves includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Graves?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Graves use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.7% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Graves?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 53.2% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Graves?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Graves, 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.