Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Nunu & Willumpvs Gwen

FTankMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nunu & Willump wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Gwen based on 6 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Gwen 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 Gwen 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
66.7% WR
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Gwen vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 33.3% win rate
Gwen
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Gwen Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
0.5
CS / min
1.0
432
DMG / min
868
7,253
Gold / game
8,991
638
Heal / min
422
925
DMG Mitigated / min
667
0.9
CC / min
0.4
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gwen's 33.3%, giving Nunu & Willump a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Gwen reaches their power spikes, while Gwen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.5Nunu & Willump
1.0Gwen
Gwen edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gwen.
Damage
432Nunu & Willump
868Gwen
Gwen heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 436 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 Gwen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,253Nunu & Willump
8,991Gwen
Gwen generates a commanding 1,739 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Gwen 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
0.9Nunu & Willump
0.4Gwen
Nunu & Willump provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, 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
1,563Nunu & Willump
1,088Gwen
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 475 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gwen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gwen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Gwen

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Gwen are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Nunu & Willump an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump80.0%
Gwen early game win rateGwen20.0%
Late Game
Gwen
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Gwen late game win rateGwen100.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, 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 Gwen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gwen 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 Gwen

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs GwenDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs GwenCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs GwenGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs GwenRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Gwen
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs GwenSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs GwenWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Gwen
33.3% WR

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


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
39.47%380.95149,56750.0%30.0%
40.63%320.950911,12350.0%33.3%
52.17%230.858811,61362.5%46.7%
34.78%230.944810,42230.0%38.5%
45.45%221.044310,04450.0%40.0%
63.64%221.057211,31087.5%50.0%
63.16%191.058412,83950.0%66.7%
38.89%181.056410,34333.3%44.4%
52.94%170.957611,41760.0%50.0%
35.29%170.95028,66750.0%14.3%
31.25%160.859212,42433.3%30.0%
18.75%161.058410,44816.7%20.0%
66.67%151.158011,50066.7%66.7%
50.00%141.063410,68260.0%44.4%
30.77%130.738410,47628.6%33.3%
53.85%130.954710,65933.3%71.4%
75.00%121.053610,70857.1%100.0%
54.55%110.961611,695100.0%37.5%
63.64%111.060410,93475.0%57.1%
63.64%110.86098,92171.4%50.0%
63.64%111.067912,25580.0%50.0%
45.45%110.962711,89050.0%42.9%
60.00%100.957511,39075.0%50.0%
40.00%100.857612,44650.0%37.5%
22.22%91.246010,72840.0%0.0%
50.00%81.15249,59933.3%60.0%
37.50%80.848810,06733.3%40.0%
37.50%80.962711,2560.0%60.0%
87.50%80.962312,896100.0%83.3%
25.00%80.86068,43825.0%25.0%
42.86%70.64308,85850.0%33.3%
57.14%70.63668,8220.0%80.0%
16.67%60.965811,396100.0%0.0%
100.00%60.840612,088100.0%100.0%
0.00%60.855912,8190.0%0.0%
66.67%60.54327,25380.0%0.0%
80.00%51.17408,056100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.75899,04150.0%66.7%
80.00%50.855411,7220.0%80.0%
40.00%52.173010,99550.0%33.3%

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Nunu & Willump vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Gwen matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gwen's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Gwen with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Gwen matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Gwen matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Gwen with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Gwen?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Gwen includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nunu & Willump runes against Gwen?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Gwen use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Gwen?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 66.7% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Gwen?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Gwen, 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.