Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Nunu & Willumpvs Lulu

DTankMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,222,046
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Lulu is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Lulu wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 5 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Lulu 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 Lulu 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.

Compare against an opponent
Lulu - 40.0% win rateLulu(40.0%)
Nunu & Willump - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
40.0% WR
VS
Lulu vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 60.0% win rate
Lulu
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Lulu Matchup?

Lulu wins the Nunu & Willump vs Lulu matchup
Winner
Lulu
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.5
CS / min
0.8
552
DMG / min
277
11,987
Gold / game
10,896
348
Heal / min
136
728
DMG Mitigated / min
367
1.3
CC / min
1.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Lulu Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Lulu matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Lulu wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 40.0%, giving Lulu a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Lulu outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Lulu reaches their power spikes, while Lulu should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 573 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lulu 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 Lulu 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 Lulu Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.5Nunu & Willump
0.8Lulu
Nunu & Willump edges out Lulu by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nunu & Willump.
Damage
552Nunu & Willump
277Lulu
Nunu & Willump heavily out-damages Lulu by 276 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lulu should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nunu & Willump's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,987Nunu & Willump
10,896Lulu
Nunu & Willump generates a commanding 1,091 more gold per game than Lulu. This substantial economic advantage means Nunu & Willump consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lulu should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Nunu & Willump
1.3Lulu
Both Nunu & Willump and Lulu provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,076Nunu & Willump
503Lulu
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 573 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lulu is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lulu, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Lulu

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Lulu, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Lulu are Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt and Mejai's Soulstealer. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lulu. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Lulu matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Lulu early game win rateLulu0.0%
Late Game
Lulu
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump40.0%
Lulu late game win rateLulu60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nunu & Willump and Lulu, with Nunu & Willump holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Lulu is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Lulu, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nunu & Willump has the edge early, but Lulu 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 Lulu

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs LuluDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs LuluCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs LuluDeep Ward - best Nunu & Willump rune vs LuluRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Lulu
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs LuluSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Nunu & Willump rune vs LuluCelerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Lulu
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nunu & Willump the best tools to compete against Lulu in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.71%1510.954210,48942.5%45.1%
52.03%1480.958711,49642.4%58.4%
50.36%1370.960911,38264.6%37.5%
47.73%1320.954611,27048.3%47.3%
46.92%1300.955311,40648.1%46.0%
54.31%1160.954110,93856.7%51.8%
53.70%1080.856211,46849.0%57.6%
51.49%1010.958011,98456.8%48.4%
45.45%990.953110,92550.0%39.5%
42.70%891.055311,35940.0%44.4%
46.15%781.058411,69851.5%42.2%
48.00%751.063410,66155.0%40.0%
41.10%730.85609,84537.5%45.5%
43.48%690.957510,90442.1%45.2%
50.00%621.158310,38750.0%50.0%
43.33%600.955210,51154.3%28.0%
53.45%580.954312,39959.1%50.0%
55.36%561.259311,71360.0%51.6%
42.86%490.85419,76941.9%44.4%
52.08%481.062711,77668.2%38.5%
59.57%471.162011,63161.9%57.7%
42.55%471.061611,27041.2%43.3%
46.67%450.965612,68746.1%46.9%
45.45%440.851811,46650.0%43.3%
37.21%431.259311,78433.3%39.3%
48.78%410.963211,93838.5%53.6%
45.00%401.054011,75956.3%37.5%
58.33%361.056711,78642.9%68.2%
55.56%361.164312,22655.6%55.6%
51.43%350.860311,51146.7%55.0%
51.52%331.052711,88153.3%50.0%
60.61%330.958111,48862.5%58.8%
45.16%311.055013,18250.0%41.2%
50.00%301.155711,14650.0%50.0%
50.00%300.858412,02053.9%47.1%
46.43%281.873013,03144.4%47.4%
58.33%240.956411,65450.0%66.7%
54.17%240.950210,91150.0%58.3%
52.17%231.059510,93260.0%46.1%
45.00%201.361910,86542.9%46.1%
50.00%200.858711,41545.5%55.6%
60.00%200.852611,40880.0%40.0%
47.37%190.958010,33137.5%54.5%
50.00%181.255511,82442.9%54.5%
41.18%171.065611,09850.0%33.3%
47.06%171.555911,10330.0%71.4%
52.94%170.955911,88157.1%50.0%
53.33%151.365210,80380.0%40.0%
40.00%152.165110,04714.3%62.5%
57.14%141.265012,09883.3%37.5%
28.57%141.366313,1270.0%36.4%
50.00%141.173411,97157.1%42.9%
53.85%130.860412,22640.0%62.5%
53.85%131.26329,49250.0%60.0%
75.00%121.768011,93166.7%83.3%
16.67%121.773110,52620.0%14.3%
45.45%110.949311,54475.0%28.6%
72.73%111.062810,74580.0%66.7%
40.00%100.76049,41366.7%0.0%
40.00%101.669813,97833.3%42.9%
44.44%93.097214,430100.0%37.5%
33.33%92.657711,53860.0%0.0%
50.00%81.052811,55325.0%75.0%
37.50%82.05639,88433.3%40.0%
50.00%82.291413,828100.0%33.3%
37.50%81.164611,45550.0%25.0%
37.50%80.84569,62540.0%33.3%
50.00%83.455712,98950.0%50.0%
37.50%81.559312,1320.0%75.0%
14.29%74.57109,01820.0%0.0%
42.86%75.475510,76125.0%66.7%
42.86%70.841110,79850.0%33.3%
71.43%73.178513,39875.0%66.7%
50.00%62.052911,49350.0%50.0%
50.00%61.890413,5760.0%60.0%
83.33%62.15788,486100.0%0.0%
33.33%63.966611,820100.0%20.0%
50.00%61.357511,37325.0%100.0%
16.67%61.074314,3830.0%20.0%
50.00%61.548210,01250.0%50.0%
33.33%64.46998,72433.3%33.3%
0.00%64.666813,4220.0%0.0%
40.00%55.61,04013,081100.0%25.0%
60.00%51.856212,120100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.666511,4560.0%50.0%
40.00%51.555211,9870.0%40.0%
0.00%54.766810,5090.0%0.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Lulu - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Lulu wins the Nunu & Willump vs Lulu matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Lulu with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Lulu in the late game?

In the late game, Lulu takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Lulu matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Lulu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Lulu matchup?

Lulu wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Lulu is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Lulu?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Lulu includes Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt, Mejai's Soulstealer 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 Lulu?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Lulu?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Lulu with only a 40.0% win rate. Lulu has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lulu's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Lulu?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Lulu, play cautiously and avoid Lulu's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Lulu has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.