Nunu & Willumpvs Locke
Nunu & Willump vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Locke wins with a 57.9% win rate (+15.8%) over Nunu & Willump based on 19 games. Locke 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 Locke 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.
Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Locke Matchup?
Nunu & Willump vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Nunu & Willump vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 57.9% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 42.1%, giving Locke a 15.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke 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 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke 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 Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Locke
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Locke 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 Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nunu & Willump25.0%
Locke75.0%Nunu & Willump54.5%Locke45.5%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Locke 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Locke. 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: Locke 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 Locke
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nunu & Willump the best tools to compete against Locke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.85% | 27 | 0.8 | 592 | 11,550 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 0.8 | 438 | 10,901 | 58.3% | 42.9% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 1.0 | 580 | 10,838 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 0.8 | 462 | 11,212 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 1.0 | 654 | 13,260 | 83.3% | 20.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 595 | 12,386 | 20.0% | 53.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 524 | 11,212 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.2 | 659 | 11,371 | 25.0% | 54.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 0.9 | 550 | 12,835 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.7 | 638 | 11,236 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 0.8 | 485 | 10,076 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.8 | 471 | 10,126 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.0 | 529 | 12,625 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 637 | 11,204 | 85.7% | 20.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 529 | 12,238 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.8 | 667 | 12,664 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 0.8 | 650 | 12,351 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 578 | 10,894 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 473 | 10,761 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 563 | 11,861 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 727 | 10,157 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 535 | 10,606 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.0 | 519 | 9,784 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 503 | 12,286 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 543 | 11,828 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 497 | 10,521 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 739 | 12,644 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 539 | 12,346 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.1 | 625 | 12,542 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 687 | 11,091 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.6 | 431 | 12,156 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.0 | 467 | 11,315 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 565 | 11,696 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 436 | 10,116 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 618 | 12,245 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 602 | 12,846 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 355 | 9,822 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 658 | 11,062 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 356 | 10,114 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 3 | 1.1 | 417 | 9,259 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Nunu & Willump vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nunu & Willump do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Nunu & Willump vs Locke matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 42.1%, a 15.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Nunu & Willump do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Locke 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Locke matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 57.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 15.8 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Locke?
The best Nunu & Willump build against Locke 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 Locke?
The best Nunu & Willump runes against Locke use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nunu & Willump counter Locke?
No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Locke with only a 42.1% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Nunu & Willump against Locke?
When playing Nunu & Willump against Locke, play cautiously and avoid Locke's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Locke in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.