Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Nunu & Willumpvs Lux

BTankMage
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Lux wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nunu & Willump based on 6 games. Lux 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 Lux 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
Lux - 33.3% win rateLux(33.3%)
Nunu & Willump - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
33.3% WR
VS
Lux vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 66.7% win rate
Lux
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Lux Matchup?

Lux wins the Nunu & Willump vs Lux matchup
Winner
Lux
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
4.0
CS / min
4.7
694
DMG / min
769
8,364
Gold / game
9,167
335
Heal / min
64
688
DMG Mitigated / min
274
1.2
CC / min
1.4
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Lux wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 33.3%, giving Lux a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Lux dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nunu & Willump players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 686 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lux 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 Lux 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 Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
4.0Nunu & Willump
4.7Lux
Lux edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Lux.
Damage
694Nunu & Willump
769Lux
Lux deals 76 more champion damage per minute than Nunu & Willump. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nunu & Willump choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Lux's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,364Nunu & Willump
9,167Lux
Lux generates a commanding 804 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Lux 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
1.2Nunu & Willump
1.4Lux
Both Nunu & Willump and Lux provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,023Nunu & Willump
337Lux
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 686 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Lux

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Lux are Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt and Banshee's Veil. 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 Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lux
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump40.0%
Lux early game win rateLux60.0%
Late Game
Lux
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Lux late game win rateLux100.0%

Lux dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Lux can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lux is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Lux, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lux holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nunu & Willump players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Lux

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs LuxDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs LuxCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs LuxGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs LuxRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Lux
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs LuxSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs LuxWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.41%851.055411,94347.5%51.1%
40.00%750.953011,43744.8%37.0%
49.33%751.057511,54146.3%52.9%
43.06%720.857111,42040.5%45.7%
55.88%680.854911,92751.7%59.0%
65.52%580.858811,10271.4%56.5%
30.61%490.959111,84830.0%31.0%
59.18%490.959111,52953.6%66.7%
46.81%470.853611,27053.9%38.1%
42.55%470.969311,70740.9%44.0%
48.94%470.957611,42858.6%33.3%
45.45%440.856511,17550.0%40.0%
58.97%391.062311,59668.4%50.0%
53.85%390.968012,00442.9%66.7%
48.72%391.159712,49738.5%53.9%
43.59%390.957611,18144.4%42.9%
45.45%330.952011,51852.9%37.5%
54.55%331.061610,87052.6%57.1%
48.39%311.059811,76066.7%36.8%
37.93%291.162413,39028.6%40.9%
44.83%291.053511,61038.5%50.0%
53.57%280.957111,74666.7%38.5%
64.00%250.969910,85464.3%63.6%
44.00%251.156012,07938.5%50.0%
62.50%240.967112,90680.0%50.0%
69.57%231.061412,59685.7%62.5%
56.52%230.861311,86066.7%45.5%
65.22%230.855411,30970.0%61.5%
72.73%220.850612,06244.4%92.3%
52.38%210.957711,81155.6%50.0%
33.33%210.956111,44422.2%41.7%
65.00%200.957410,18776.9%42.9%
50.00%201.260711,75537.5%58.3%
63.16%190.953112,49650.0%69.2%
47.37%190.864811,18345.5%50.0%
57.89%190.947811,13560.0%50.0%
63.16%190.849111,17454.5%75.0%
55.56%180.850910,67745.5%71.4%
66.67%180.857812,71287.5%50.0%
58.82%170.84569,29072.7%33.3%
52.94%171.253011,73337.5%66.7%
29.41%170.872910,70940.0%14.3%
41.67%120.954810,72760.0%28.6%
90.91%110.951512,86975.0%100.0%
63.64%110.966612,99280.0%50.0%
40.00%101.162513,47450.0%37.5%
70.00%101.057114,031100.0%62.5%
70.00%100.958611,89040.0%100.0%
60.00%100.952910,30450.0%75.0%
60.00%100.85489,23933.3%100.0%
66.67%90.960412,27666.7%66.7%
62.50%80.875413,57575.0%50.0%
62.50%81.665012,39750.0%75.0%
28.57%70.854310,26128.6%0.0%
28.57%71.063112,4630.0%40.0%
42.86%71.150311,07450.0%40.0%
42.86%71.13818,92775.0%0.0%
50.00%61.958212,578100.0%40.0%
83.33%60.776813,557100.0%75.0%
33.33%61.04878,7510.0%66.7%
16.67%61.252013,8660.0%25.0%
83.33%62.471610,704100.0%75.0%
33.33%64.06948,36440.0%0.0%
20.00%51.273310,3230.0%50.0%
60.00%51.157611,89450.0%66.7%

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Nunu & Willump vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Lux wins the Nunu & Willump vs Lux matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

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

In the early game, Lux has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Lux 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 Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Lux takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Lux matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Lux scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Lux matchup?

Lux wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Lux is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Lux?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Lux includes Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt, Banshee's Veil 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 Lux?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Lux?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Lux with only a 33.3% win rate. Lux has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lux's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Lux?

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