Nunu & Willumpvs Katarina
Nunu & Willump vs Katarina is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Katarina wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 5 games. Katarina 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 Katarina matchup.
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.
Katarina(20.0%)Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Katarina Matchup?
Nunu & Willump vs Katarina Matchup Summary
The Nunu & Willump vs Katarina matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Katarina wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 20.0%, giving Katarina a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Katarina controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Katarina 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 crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Katarina 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 Katarina 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 Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown
Katarina is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Katarina holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Katarina
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Katarina are Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge and Zhonya's Hourglass. 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 Katarina matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nunu & Willump0.0%Katarina100.0%Nunu & Willump50.0%Katarina50.0%Katarina 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 Katarina 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 Katarina. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Katarina has the edge early, but Nunu & Willump 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 Katarina
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nunu & Willump the best tools to compete against Katarina in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.15% | 91 | 0.9 | 574 | 12,275 | 48.6% | 44.4% | |
| 44.19% | 86 | 0.9 | 578 | 11,612 | 48.8% | 40.0% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 0.9 | 543 | 11,837 | 55.2% | 51.0% | |
| 45.71% | 70 | 0.8 | 552 | 12,106 | 57.1% | 38.1% | |
| 55.88% | 68 | 0.9 | 541 | 11,208 | 55.3% | 56.7% | |
| 57.35% | 68 | 1.0 | 537 | 11,905 | 62.5% | 52.8% | |
| 41.27% | 63 | 0.9 | 528 | 11,639 | 51.6% | 31.3% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 0.9 | 550 | 11,070 | 28.6% | 54.2% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 0.9 | 490 | 10,684 | 48.1% | 45.8% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 1.0 | 546 | 12,011 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 0.9 | 618 | 11,893 | 52.4% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 0.9 | 549 | 11,850 | 47.4% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 1.0 | 574 | 11,973 | 53.3% | 47.8% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.0 | 744 | 12,023 | 52.6% | 35.3% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 0.9 | 565 | 10,987 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 0.9 | 543 | 11,646 | 38.5% | 57.9% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 0.9 | 544 | 12,175 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 1.1 | 579 | 10,785 | 58.8% | 57.1% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 0.8 | 580 | 11,744 | 46.7% | 62.5% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.0 | 671 | 12,575 | 72.7% | 44.4% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 0.9 | 564 | 12,044 | 53.9% | 43.8% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 0.9 | 591 | 12,073 | 57.1% | 38.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.2 | 571 | 10,914 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 0.9 | 537 | 11,406 | 54.5% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.3 | 603 | 12,775 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 26.92% | 26 | 1.0 | 655 | 12,512 | 40.0% | 18.8% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 580 | 11,510 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.0 | 552 | 11,374 | 45.5% | 69.2% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 0.8 | 529 | 11,279 | 58.3% | 25.0% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 1.0 | 497 | 12,280 | 62.5% | 78.6% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 714 | 12,620 | 42.9% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 545 | 11,850 | 45.5% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 0.7 | 581 | 11,233 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.9 | 583 | 9,670 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.0 | 548 | 11,391 | 28.6% | 30.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 0.9 | 500 | 11,183 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 0.9 | 552 | 10,570 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 0.8 | 496 | 11,182 | 62.5% | 62.5% | |
| 14.29% | 14 | 1.1 | 483 | 9,929 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 634 | 13,627 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 611 | 10,156 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.7 | 567 | 11,070 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 524 | 13,295 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.2 | 604 | 13,119 | 50.0% | 11.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.8 | 613 | 10,907 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 677 | 14,335 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 0.9 | 475 | 10,267 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 463 | 11,337 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 712 | 13,002 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 516 | 11,847 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 641 | 12,502 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 574 | 10,211 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 603 | 10,804 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 578 | 11,119 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 610 | 9,331 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 664 | 11,872 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 583 | 13,110 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 511 | 10,299 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 769 | 12,022 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 488 | 12,011 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 832 | 11,834 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 357 | 10,215 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 504 | 12,761 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 495 | 12,312 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 740 | 9,773 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Nunu & Willump vs Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nunu & Willump do against Katarina in League of Legends?
Katarina wins the Nunu & Willump vs Katarina matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Nunu & Willump do against Katarina in the early game?
In the early game, Katarina has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Katarina 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 Katarina in the late game?
In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Katarina 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 Katarina matchup?
Katarina wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Katarina is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Katarina?
The best Nunu & Willump build against Katarina includes Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nunu & Willump runes against Katarina?
The best Nunu & Willump runes against Katarina use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Katarina matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nunu & Willump counter Katarina?
No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Katarina with only a 20.0% win rate. Katarina has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Katarina's lead.
How do I play Nunu & Willump against Katarina?
When playing Nunu & Willump against Katarina, play cautiously and avoid Katarina's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Katarina in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.