Nunu & Willumpvs Nautilus
Nunu & Willump vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Nautilus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nunu & Willump based on 6 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Nautilus 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 Nautilus 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 Nautilus Matchup?
Nunu & Willump vs Nautilus Matchup Summary
The Nunu & Willump vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 33.3%, giving Nautilus a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Nautilus reaches their power spikes, while Nautilus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nautilus leads by 1,055 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus 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 Nautilus 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 Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown
Nunu & Willump is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nunu & Willump holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Nautilus
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Nautilus are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Dead Man's Plate. 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 Nautilus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Nautilus50.0%Nunu & Willump0.0%Nautilus100.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nunu & Willump and Nautilus, with Nunu & Willump holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Nautilus 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 Nautilus, 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 Nautilus 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 Nautilus
Resolve
Domination
The Resolve and Domination rune setup gives Nunu & Willump the best tools to compete against Nautilus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.43% | 56 | 0.8 | 543 | 10,916 | 48.3% | 44.4% | |
| 36.36% | 44 | 0.9 | 534 | 11,869 | 35.7% | 36.7% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 0.9 | 591 | 12,098 | 57.9% | 40.0% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 0.8 | 570 | 10,396 | 57.7% | 41.2% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 0.9 | 516 | 10,588 | 75.0% | 13.3% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 0.9 | 555 | 12,382 | 71.4% | 28.0% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 0.9 | 594 | 11,148 | 70.0% | 31.3% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.0 | 586 | 11,292 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.1 | 581 | 11,911 | 68.8% | 45.5% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 559 | 11,432 | 30.0% | 46.7% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 521 | 11,313 | 41.7% | 46.1% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.8 | 576 | 10,752 | 58.3% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 0.8 | 574 | 11,890 | 54.5% | 30.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 534 | 11,217 | 63.6% | 22.2% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 538 | 11,445 | 63.6% | 66.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.0 | 486 | 10,336 | 70.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.3 | 616 | 10,856 | 58.3% | 57.1% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.2 | 673 | 12,000 | 81.8% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.1 | 586 | 11,873 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 619 | 11,107 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 641 | 12,627 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.9 | 604 | 11,572 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 0.9 | 580 | 10,592 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 0.8 | 591 | 10,715 | 81.8% | 66.7% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.1 | 588 | 10,551 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.9 | 578 | 12,660 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.8 | 633 | 10,657 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.8 | 603 | 10,890 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 4.5 | 865 | 13,030 | 0.0% | 81.8% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.9 | 590 | 11,822 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 489 | 10,891 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 543 | 10,601 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 557 | 10,835 | 83.3% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 535 | 10,606 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 627 | 10,549 | 25.0% | 16.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 643 | 11,431 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 400 | 11,660 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 628 | 12,822 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 667 | 9,295 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.7 | 996 | 10,745 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 670 | 11,736 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 564 | 9,730 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 420 | 11,564 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 667 | 11,370 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 539 | 11,064 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 442 | 11,620 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 579 | 12,045 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 493 | 10,488 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 647 | 13,181 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 537 | 10,021 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 810 | 15,429 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 535 | 9,609 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 612 | 10,650 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 502 | 11,885 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 495 | 10,548 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 608 | 9,527 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Nunu & Willump vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nunu & Willump do against Nautilus in League of Legends?
Nautilus wins the Nunu & Willump vs Nautilus 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 26.12.
How does Nunu & Willump do against Nautilus in the early game?
In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Nautilus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Nautilus in the late game?
In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Nautilus matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Nautilus matchup?
Nautilus wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Nautilus?
The best Nunu & Willump build against Nautilus includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Dead Man's Plate with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nunu & Willump runes against Nautilus?
The best Nunu & Willump runes against Nautilus use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nunu & Willump counter Nautilus?
No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Nautilus with only a 33.3% win rate. Nautilus has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nautilus's lead.
How do I play Nunu & Willump against Nautilus?
When playing Nunu & Willump against Nautilus, play cautiously and avoid Nautilus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nautilus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.