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

Nunu & Willumpvs Hecarim

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

Nunu & Willump vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nunu & Willump wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Hecarim based on 11 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 Hecarim 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 - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
63.6% WR
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Hecarim vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 36.4% win rate
Hecarim
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Hecarim Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
1.0
CS / min
1.3
679
DMG / min
722
12,255
Gold / game
13,066
606
Heal / min
622
1,274
DMG Mitigated / min
1,294
1.3
CC / min
0.8
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Hecarim's 36.4%, giving Nunu & Willump a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hecarim 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Hecarim and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hecarim 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 Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Nunu & Willump
1.3Hecarim
Hecarim edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hecarim.
Damage
679Nunu & Willump
722Hecarim
Hecarim deals 43 more champion damage per minute than Nunu & Willump. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nunu & Willump choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hecarim's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,255Nunu & Willump
13,066Hecarim
Hecarim generates a commanding 810 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim 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
1.3Nunu & Willump
0.8Hecarim
Nunu & Willump provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Hecarim, 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
1,879Nunu & Willump
1,915Hecarim
Nunu & Willump and Hecarim have comparable sustain profiles, with only 36 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Hecarim

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Hecarim are Liandry's Torment, Dead Man's Plate and Frozen Heart. 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 Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump80.0%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim20.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim50.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Hecarim. 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 Hecarim. 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. Hecarim players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Hecarim

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs HecarimDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs HecarimCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs HecarimGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs HecarimRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Hecarim
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs HecarimSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs HecarimWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Hecarim
75.0% WR

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

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Hecarim matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Hecarim's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

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

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

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Hecarim?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Hecarim includes Liandry's Torment, Dead Man's Plate, Frozen Heart with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nunu & Willump runes against Hecarim?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Hecarim use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Hecarim?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Hecarim with a 63.6% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Hecarim in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Hecarim?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Hecarim, 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.