Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Nunu & Willumpvs Kindred

DTankMage
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nunu & Willump wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 10 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 Kindred 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
60.0% WR
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Kindred vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kindred
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Kindred Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.9
CS / min
1.5
575
DMG / min
906
11,390
Gold / game
13,161
548
Heal / min
499
898
DMG Mitigated / min
607
1.1
CC / min
0.4
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Nunu & Willump a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Kindred and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kindred 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 Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Nunu & Willump
1.5Kindred
Kindred 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 Kindred.
Damage
575Nunu & Willump
906Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 331 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 Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,390Nunu & Willump
13,161Kindred
Kindred generates a commanding 1,771 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred 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
0.4Kindred
Nunu & Willump provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, 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
1,445Nunu & Willump
1,106Kindred
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 339 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Kindred

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Kindred 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump75.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred25.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. 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 Kindred. 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. Kindred players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Kindred

Resolve rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs KindredResolve
Aftershock - best Nunu & Willump rune vs KindredFont of Life - best Nunu & Willump rune vs KindredConditioning - best Nunu & Willump rune vs KindredRevitalize - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Kindred
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs KindredSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs KindredWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nunu & Willump to press their advantage against Kindred, 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
25.00%200.949310,42533.3%18.2%
37.50%160.851410,63157.1%22.2%
42.86%140.84479,46571.4%14.3%
61.54%130.957810,64160.0%62.5%
38.46%130.859112,13133.3%42.9%
33.33%121.145810,73733.3%33.3%
75.00%120.949511,064100.0%62.5%
36.36%110.84489,48533.3%40.0%
45.45%111.366911,63750.0%42.9%
72.73%111.162614,05450.0%77.8%
50.00%100.94477,52857.1%33.3%
60.00%100.957511,39075.0%50.0%
55.56%90.962510,14775.0%40.0%
22.22%91.246010,72840.0%0.0%
77.78%91.559810,85380.0%75.0%
33.33%90.964812,46833.3%33.3%
55.56%90.957410,28340.0%75.0%
50.00%81.258611,73650.0%50.0%
12.50%81.06069,9240.0%25.0%
42.86%70.64308,85850.0%33.3%
42.86%70.94628,62533.3%50.0%
50.00%60.961613,074100.0%40.0%
100.00%61.357011,762100.0%100.0%
83.33%60.966212,672100.0%75.0%
50.00%60.770812,57650.0%50.0%
50.00%60.95419,18966.7%33.3%
40.00%51.058011,0200.0%50.0%
60.00%50.75899,04150.0%66.7%
20.00%50.967011,602100.0%0.0%
40.00%50.943310,46725.0%100.0%
0.00%50.851412,3160.0%0.0%
20.00%50.864410,6690.0%33.3%
75.00%41.17818,254100.0%50.0%
100.00%40.940711,956100.0%100.0%
66.67%30.65068,14050.0%100.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Kindred with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Kindred in the late game?

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

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Kindred?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Kindred includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Kindred?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Kindred use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Kindred?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Kindred?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Kindred, 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.