Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Nunu & Willumpvs Malphite

DTankMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nunu & Willump wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Malphite based on 7 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 Malphite 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.

Compare against an opponent
Nunu & Willump - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
57.1% WR
VS
Malphite vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 42.9% win rate
Malphite
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Malphite Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
2.0
CS / min
2.5
705
DMG / min
556
11,391
Gold / game
11,137
528
Heal / min
107
811
DMG Mitigated / min
1,211
1.2
CC / min
1.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 42.9%, giving Nunu & Willump a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Malphite leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
2.0Nunu & Willump
2.5Malphite
Malphite edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Malphite.
Damage
705Nunu & Willump
556Malphite
Nunu & Willump heavily out-damages Malphite by 150 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Malphite 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
11,391Nunu & Willump
11,137Malphite
Nunu & Willump and Malphite generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 254 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Nunu & Willump
1.0Malphite
Both Nunu & Willump and Malphite 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
1,338Nunu & Willump
1,318Malphite
Nunu & Willump and Malphite have comparable sustain profiles, with only 21 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Malphite

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Malphite are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump66.7%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite33.3%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Malphite. 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 Malphite. 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. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Malphite

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs MalphiteDomination
Electrocute - best Nunu & Willump rune vs MalphiteCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs MalphiteDeep Ward - best Nunu & Willump rune vs MalphiteRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Nunu & Willump rune vs MalphiteHextech Flashtraption - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Inspiration secondary allows Nunu & Willump to press their advantage against Malphite, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.67%1050.853710,81845.8%47.8%
49.00%1000.957711,08745.6%51.9%
53.19%940.958310,41661.2%44.4%
45.65%921.057410,85648.0%42.9%
53.85%910.955611,24957.9%50.9%
54.02%870.855610,88765.1%43.2%
51.76%850.953910,93948.8%54.8%
44.58%830.954011,19250.0%40.4%
52.70%741.059911,88451.9%53.2%
55.71%700.955011,86148.1%60.5%
48.08%521.061211,43552.0%44.4%
47.92%480.854510,78852.0%43.5%
50.00%480.853211,11143.5%56.0%
46.67%450.954112,03936.8%53.9%
47.62%420.956911,21361.9%33.3%
43.59%391.155210,53550.0%36.8%
57.89%380.954111,30762.5%54.5%
54.29%351.159411,21961.1%47.1%
42.86%350.854811,73237.5%47.4%
62.86%350.953410,62881.3%47.4%
35.29%341.253610,19833.3%37.5%
48.48%330.955410,95452.9%43.8%
46.88%321.053610,67137.5%56.3%
54.84%310.968512,30653.9%55.6%
45.16%310.960510,80147.1%42.9%
66.67%301.159510,85386.7%46.7%
43.33%300.961512,81654.5%36.8%
65.52%290.858012,42081.8%55.6%
62.07%291.061111,75271.4%53.3%
42.86%281.166911,98044.4%42.1%
55.56%270.956711,85437.5%63.2%
56.00%251.054312,26070.0%46.7%
44.00%250.949910,92250.0%38.5%
73.68%190.963412,71157.1%83.3%
47.06%171.35719,52162.5%33.3%
41.18%170.946811,53337.5%44.4%
58.82%171.067511,08745.5%83.3%
58.82%171.256413,569100.0%46.1%
64.71%171.057011,41263.6%66.7%
68.75%161.255211,60585.7%55.6%
46.67%150.657710,98333.3%55.6%
42.86%142.359411,63620.0%55.6%
21.43%140.84279,75122.2%20.0%
50.00%141.165612,96233.3%62.5%
50.00%140.761610,50857.1%42.9%
78.57%140.957710,76157.1%100.0%
23.08%130.85409,85812.5%40.0%
41.67%121.661712,30733.3%44.4%
18.18%110.85419,41214.3%25.0%
54.55%111.355410,38833.3%62.5%
70.00%100.858111,135100.0%40.0%
40.00%101.475511,82625.0%50.0%
66.67%91.052210,028100.0%40.0%
33.33%91.96018,07528.6%50.0%
33.33%90.961512,6230.0%42.9%
62.50%81.057911,36375.0%50.0%
25.00%81.350810,36425.0%25.0%
50.00%80.967413,38650.0%50.0%
85.71%70.958112,518100.0%80.0%
57.14%71.263112,53833.3%75.0%
57.14%72.070511,39166.7%50.0%
50.00%64.780311,63333.3%66.7%
50.00%60.854311,54066.7%33.3%
50.00%61.177213,01850.0%50.0%
66.67%61.567311,14950.0%75.0%
50.00%60.98889,52850.0%50.0%
50.00%61.060912,35566.7%33.3%
50.00%62.15688,84050.0%50.0%
40.00%51.671311,7240.0%66.7%
0.00%55.18229,3850.0%0.0%
60.00%52.167211,47450.0%66.7%
60.00%53.156610,50933.3%100.0%
60.00%54.464310,68575.0%0.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Malphite matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Malphite with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Malphite in the late game?

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

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Malphite with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Malphite?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Malphite includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Malphite?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Malphite?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 57.1% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Malphite?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Malphite, 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.