Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Nunu & Willumpvs Pyke

STankMage
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Pyke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Nunu & Willump wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Pyke 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 Pyke 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.

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Pyke - 85.7% win ratePyke(85.7%)
Nunu & Willump - 85.7% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
85.7% WR
VS
Pyke vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 14.3% win rate
Pyke
14.3% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Pyke Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Pyke matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 7
85.7%
Win Rate
14.3%
1.2
CS / min
1.2
489
DMG / min
470
10,781
Gold / game
10,674
378
Heal / min
203
680
DMG Mitigated / min
469
1.2
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Nunu & Willump vs Pyke Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Pyke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Pyke's 14.3%, giving Nunu & Willump a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pyke 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 386 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Pyke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pyke 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 Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Nunu & Willump is favored during the laning phase against Pyke, 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
1.2Nunu & Willump
1.2Pyke
Nunu & Willump and Pyke farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
489Nunu & Willump
470Pyke
Damage output is virtually even between Nunu & Willump and Pyke, with only 19 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,781Nunu & Willump
10,674Pyke
Nunu & Willump and Pyke generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 107 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
1.1Pyke
Both Nunu & Willump and Pyke 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
1,058Nunu & Willump
672Pyke
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Pyke, healing and mitigating 386 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pyke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pyke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Pyke

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Pyke, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Pyke are Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt and Thornmail. 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 Pyke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump100.0%
Pyke early game win ratePyke0.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump66.7%
Pyke late game win ratePyke33.3%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Pyke. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Pyke. Extended games heavily favor Nunu & Willump, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Pyke

Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs PykeSorcery
Phase Rush - best Nunu & Willump rune vs PykeNimbus Cloak - best Nunu & Willump rune vs PykeCelerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs PykeWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Pyke
Precision rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs PykePrecision
Triumph - best Nunu & Willump rune vs PykeLegend: Haste - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Pyke
100.0% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.82%2480.956311,93155.0%49.3%
54.07%1730.955911,78855.6%52.8%
50.63%1590.955412,19554.2%47.7%
49.06%1590.953811,67349.4%48.8%
52.52%1390.955011,80452.4%52.6%
45.80%1310.956211,62045.6%46.0%
45.31%1290.951711,39945.5%45.2%
64.91%1140.967611,68771.4%58.6%
50.89%1120.859011,35353.5%48.1%
49.50%1020.854611,37666.7%32.0%
58.33%960.957411,56065.8%52.7%
53.13%960.957311,87947.4%56.9%
56.25%960.953411,19159.6%52.3%
51.11%901.054311,41247.4%53.9%
49.43%871.057911,76456.5%41.5%
56.63%840.854111,23765.9%46.1%
43.75%820.958511,05954.8%31.6%
53.85%781.060611,99945.7%60.5%
50.00%760.952411,31241.7%57.5%
53.95%761.054412,60755.2%53.2%
56.76%760.957211,14262.5%50.0%
54.29%701.053911,52159.0%48.4%
45.71%700.950711,01348.3%43.9%
50.00%631.057911,44351.9%48.6%
54.10%621.056511,83364.5%43.3%
58.06%620.956011,75258.1%58.1%
45.61%570.952611,21143.3%48.1%
55.36%561.154911,21055.9%54.5%
51.92%531.059711,91350.0%53.9%
46.00%501.156012,02460.0%36.7%
63.27%490.858611,62453.9%73.9%
53.06%490.950410,63055.2%50.0%
59.57%481.157711,45452.2%66.7%
57.45%470.955711,90452.4%61.5%
37.78%450.855911,25436.8%38.5%
28.89%451.059711,75530.0%28.0%
51.16%430.849511,14347.6%54.5%
61.90%420.850610,55963.6%60.0%
53.66%411.063911,98276.5%37.5%
56.10%411.264411,20253.9%60.0%
51.28%390.855611,70145.5%58.8%
51.35%370.853211,31844.4%57.9%
37.84%370.961011,57047.6%25.0%
63.64%331.170412,79973.3%55.6%
50.00%321.162911,63058.8%40.0%
53.33%300.852811,37443.8%64.3%
53.33%300.956612,58775.0%38.9%
48.28%290.946310,13852.9%41.7%
44.44%270.954910,85356.3%27.3%
56.00%251.060210,96556.3%55.6%
41.67%240.957910,76127.3%53.9%
36.36%231.155111,74337.5%35.7%
52.17%232.261011,10761.5%40.0%
65.22%230.861811,26566.7%63.6%
40.91%221.056811,45233.3%50.0%
71.43%211.256611,90564.3%85.7%
57.14%210.963412,08570.0%45.5%
55.00%200.958212,02154.5%55.6%
36.84%191.156811,92250.0%22.2%
35.29%171.265410,13342.9%30.0%
42.86%144.671312,26950.0%40.0%
53.85%130.962413,18950.0%55.6%
36.36%110.874512,39450.0%28.6%
72.73%111.467212,98850.0%85.7%
60.00%101.457712,70566.7%57.1%
20.00%101.353011,8460.0%28.6%
44.44%91.46378,96140.0%50.0%
85.71%71.248910,781100.0%66.7%
57.14%73.997414,9110.0%66.7%
42.86%70.854012,53050.0%40.0%
28.57%71.460512,21250.0%20.0%
42.86%73.462711,46533.3%50.0%
71.43%75.380610,65775.0%66.7%
42.86%70.955812,10650.0%40.0%
71.43%72.660011,424100.0%60.0%
57.14%75.667111,00160.0%50.0%
57.14%71.988412,77250.0%60.0%
57.14%71.25638,46675.0%33.3%
57.14%71.767611,77780.0%0.0%
83.33%60.741812,14666.7%100.0%
66.67%61.863711,259100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.664311,76450.0%50.0%
40.00%53.669213,24250.0%33.3%
60.00%55.26157,71850.0%100.0%
60.00%51.673510,63166.7%50.0%
40.00%51.46229,42066.7%0.0%
20.00%52.17368,94350.0%0.0%
80.00%51.159515,045100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.16129,0040.0%75.0%
40.00%54.769411,37066.7%0.0%
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Nunu & Willump vs Pyke - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Pyke matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Pyke's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Pyke with a 100.0% 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 Pyke in the late game?

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Pyke matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Pyke matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Pyke with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 71.4 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 Pyke?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Pyke includes Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nunu & Willump runes against Pyke?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Pyke?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Pyke with a 85.7% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Pyke in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Pyke?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Pyke, 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.