Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Nunu & Willumpvs Kindred

FTankMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Kindred is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nunu & Willump wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kindred based on 32 games. Kindred 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 Kindred 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.

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Kindred - 50.0% win rateKindred(50.0%)
Nunu & Willump - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
50.0% WR
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Kindred vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 50.0% win rate
Kindred
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Kindred Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 32
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
543
DMG / min
708
11,646
Gold / game
12,367
606
Heal / min
488
1,182
DMG Mitigated / min
550
1.1
CC / min
0.4
38.5%
Early Game WR
61.5%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Nunu & Willump vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Kindred matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 50.0%, giving Nunu & Willump a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred 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 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kindred's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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
1.0Kindred
Nunu & Willump and Kindred farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
543Nunu & Willump
708Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 165 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
11,646Nunu & Willump
12,367Kindred
Kindred earns 721 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kindred slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Nunu & Willump
0.4Kindred
Nunu & Willump provides 0.8 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
1,789Nunu & Willump
1,039Kindred
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 750 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 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
Kindred
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump38.5%
Kindred early game win rateKindred61.5%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump57.9%
Kindred late game win rateKindred42.1%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nunu & Willump is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Nunu & Willump, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs KindredSorcery
Phase Rush - best Nunu & Willump rune vs KindredNimbus Cloak - best Nunu & Willump rune vs KindredCelerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs KindredWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Kindred
Precision rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs KindredPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nunu & Willump rune vs KindredTriumph - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Kindred
66.7% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Nunu & Willump maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kindred.


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.

Nunu & Willump matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.15%910.957412,27548.6%44.4%
44.19%860.957811,61248.8%40.0%
52.56%780.954311,83755.2%51.0%
45.71%700.855212,10657.1%38.1%
55.88%680.954111,20855.3%56.7%
57.35%681.053711,90562.5%52.8%
41.27%630.952811,63951.6%31.3%
40.38%520.955011,07028.6%54.2%
47.06%510.949010,68448.1%45.8%
43.75%481.054612,01142.9%44.4%
48.94%470.961811,89352.4%46.1%
47.62%420.954911,85047.4%47.8%
50.00%381.057411,97353.3%47.8%
44.44%361.074412,02352.6%35.3%
45.45%330.956510,98750.0%41.2%
50.00%320.954311,64638.5%57.9%
61.29%310.954412,17560.0%62.5%
58.06%311.157910,78558.8%57.1%
54.84%310.858011,74446.7%62.5%
55.17%291.067112,57572.7%44.4%
48.28%290.956412,04453.9%43.8%
48.15%270.959112,07357.1%38.5%
51.85%271.257110,91453.9%50.0%
55.56%270.953711,40654.5%56.3%
50.00%261.360312,77550.0%50.0%
26.92%261.065512,51240.0%18.8%
44.00%251.358011,51036.4%50.0%
58.33%241.055211,37445.5%69.2%
41.67%240.852911,27958.3%25.0%
72.73%221.049712,28062.5%78.6%
35.00%201.371412,62042.9%30.8%
50.00%200.854511,85045.5%55.6%
60.00%200.758111,23360.0%60.0%
44.44%180.95839,67042.9%50.0%
29.41%171.054811,39128.6%30.0%
52.94%170.950011,18366.7%37.5%
43.75%160.955210,57044.4%42.9%
62.50%160.849611,18262.5%62.5%
14.29%141.14839,92925.0%0.0%
46.15%131.163413,62750.0%42.9%
33.33%121.061110,15625.0%50.0%
50.00%120.756711,07044.4%66.7%
75.00%120.952413,29575.0%75.0%
18.18%111.260413,11950.0%11.1%
36.36%110.861310,90725.0%42.9%
54.55%110.967714,33550.0%55.6%
11.11%90.947510,26720.0%0.0%
55.56%90.946311,33775.0%40.0%
44.44%90.971213,0020.0%80.0%
62.50%80.851611,84766.7%60.0%
25.00%81.764112,5020.0%40.0%
62.50%81.557410,21180.0%33.3%
62.50%80.960310,80475.0%50.0%
50.00%81.657811,11950.0%50.0%
50.00%82.06109,33160.0%33.3%
42.86%70.966411,8720.0%60.0%
71.43%71.258313,110100.0%60.0%
42.86%71.451110,29950.0%33.3%
0.00%65.976912,0220.0%0.0%
50.00%61.848812,01133.3%66.7%
40.00%55.083211,8340.0%50.0%
40.00%50.935710,2150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.050412,761100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.349512,31250.0%66.7%
20.00%55.07409,7730.0%50.0%

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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 50.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Kindred 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 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Kindred?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Kindred includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% 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 50.0% win rate. Nunu & Willump slightly edges out Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.7 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. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kindred. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.