Nunu & Willumpvs Nidalee
Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nidalee wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nunu & Willump based on 9 games. Nidalee 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 Nidalee 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.
Nidalee(44.4%)Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee Matchup?
Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee Matchup Summary
The Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 44.4%, giving Nidalee a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee 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. Nidalee 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 Nidalee 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 Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown
Nunu & Willump is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nunu & Willump holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Nidalee
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Nidalee are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Nidalee matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nunu & Willump0.0%Nidalee100.0%Nunu & Willump80.0%Nidalee20.0%Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Nidalee 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Nidalee. 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: Nidalee 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 Nidalee
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Nunu & Willump the best tools to compete against Nidalee in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.15% | 91 | 0.9 | 574 | 12,275 | 48.6% | 44.4% | |
| 44.19% | 86 | 0.9 | 578 | 11,612 | 48.8% | 40.0% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 0.9 | 543 | 11,837 | 55.2% | 51.0% | |
| 45.71% | 70 | 0.8 | 552 | 12,106 | 57.1% | 38.1% | |
| 55.88% | 68 | 0.9 | 541 | 11,208 | 55.3% | 56.7% | |
| 57.35% | 68 | 1.0 | 537 | 11,905 | 62.5% | 52.8% | |
| 41.27% | 63 | 0.9 | 528 | 11,639 | 51.6% | 31.3% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 0.9 | 550 | 11,070 | 28.6% | 54.2% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 0.9 | 490 | 10,684 | 48.1% | 45.8% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 1.0 | 546 | 12,011 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 0.9 | 618 | 11,893 | 52.4% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 0.9 | 549 | 11,850 | 47.4% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 1.0 | 574 | 11,973 | 53.3% | 47.8% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.0 | 744 | 12,023 | 52.6% | 35.3% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 0.9 | 565 | 10,987 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 0.9 | 543 | 11,646 | 38.5% | 57.9% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 0.9 | 544 | 12,175 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 1.1 | 579 | 10,785 | 58.8% | 57.1% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 0.8 | 580 | 11,744 | 46.7% | 62.5% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.0 | 671 | 12,575 | 72.7% | 44.4% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 0.9 | 564 | 12,044 | 53.9% | 43.8% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 0.9 | 591 | 12,073 | 57.1% | 38.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.2 | 571 | 10,914 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 0.9 | 537 | 11,406 | 54.5% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.3 | 603 | 12,775 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 26.92% | 26 | 1.0 | 655 | 12,512 | 40.0% | 18.8% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 580 | 11,510 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.0 | 552 | 11,374 | 45.5% | 69.2% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 0.8 | 529 | 11,279 | 58.3% | 25.0% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 1.0 | 497 | 12,280 | 62.5% | 78.6% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 714 | 12,620 | 42.9% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 545 | 11,850 | 45.5% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 0.7 | 581 | 11,233 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.9 | 583 | 9,670 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.0 | 548 | 11,391 | 28.6% | 30.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 0.9 | 500 | 11,183 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 0.9 | 552 | 10,570 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 0.8 | 496 | 11,182 | 62.5% | 62.5% | |
| 14.29% | 14 | 1.1 | 483 | 9,929 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 634 | 13,627 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 611 | 10,156 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.7 | 567 | 11,070 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 524 | 13,295 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.2 | 604 | 13,119 | 50.0% | 11.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.8 | 613 | 10,907 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 677 | 14,335 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 0.9 | 475 | 10,267 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 463 | 11,337 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 712 | 13,002 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 516 | 11,847 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 641 | 12,502 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 574 | 10,211 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 603 | 10,804 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 578 | 11,119 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 610 | 9,331 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 664 | 11,872 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 583 | 13,110 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 511 | 10,299 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 769 | 12,022 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 488 | 12,011 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 832 | 11,834 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 357 | 10,215 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 504 | 12,761 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 495 | 12,312 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 740 | 9,773 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nunu & Willump do against Nidalee in League of Legends?
Nidalee wins the Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Nunu & Willump do against Nidalee in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Nidalee 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 Nidalee in the late game?
In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee matchup?
Nidalee wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Nidalee?
The best Nunu & Willump build against Nidalee includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Nidalee?
The best Nunu & Willump runes against Nidalee use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nunu & Willump counter Nidalee?
No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Nidalee with only a 44.4% win rate. Nidalee has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nidalee's lead.
How do I play Nunu & Willump against Nidalee?
When playing Nunu & Willump against Nidalee, play cautiously and avoid Nidalee's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nidalee in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.