Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Nunu & Willumpvs Qiyana

FTankMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Qiyana wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nunu & Willump based on 9 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Qiyana 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 Qiyana 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.

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Nunu & Willump - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
44.4% WR
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Qiyana vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 55.6% win rate
Qiyana
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana Matchup?

Qiyana wins the Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana matchup
Winner
Qiyana
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
0.8
CS / min
1.0
510
DMG / min
792
8,168
Gold / game
10,164
514
Heal / min
296
726
DMG Mitigated / min
529
1.1
CC / min
0.8
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 44.4%, giving Qiyana a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Qiyana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Qiyana reaches their power spikes, while Qiyana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Qiyana leads by 282 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Qiyana 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 Qiyana 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 Qiyana Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Qiyana is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Qiyana holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Nunu & Willump
1.0Qiyana
Nunu & Willump and Qiyana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
510Nunu & Willump
792Qiyana
Qiyana heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 282 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nunu & Willump should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Qiyana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,168Nunu & Willump
10,164Qiyana
Qiyana generates a commanding 1,996 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Qiyana 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
1.1Nunu & Willump
0.8Qiyana
Both Nunu & Willump and Qiyana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,240Nunu & Willump
825Qiyana
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Qiyana, healing and mitigating 415 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Qiyana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Qiyana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Qiyana

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Qiyana, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Qiyana are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Nunu & Willump an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Qiyana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump60.0%
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana40.0%
Late Game
Qiyana
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump25.0%
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana75.0%

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

Qiyana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Qiyana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nunu & Willump must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Qiyana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Qiyana 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 Qiyana

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs QiyanaDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs QiyanaCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs QiyanaGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs QiyanaRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Qiyana
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs QiyanaSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs QiyanaWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Qiyana
66.7% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
35.21%710.955010,36240.0%31.7%
54.39%570.854411,32561.1%51.3%
42.59%540.951510,92857.7%28.6%
46.67%450.953811,06950.0%44.8%
46.51%430.958811,72550.0%44.8%
51.16%430.954411,71841.7%54.8%
35.71%421.150010,43534.8%36.8%
27.50%400.852810,27135.7%23.1%
41.03%391.047610,71226.7%50.0%
52.63%380.861610,50568.8%40.9%
58.33%361.057111,74575.0%50.0%
42.86%351.154010,26238.9%47.1%
50.00%340.957510,19745.0%57.1%
57.58%331.063711,13450.0%64.7%
41.94%310.844110,70033.3%47.4%
46.67%300.857312,15354.5%42.1%
58.62%291.058011,80850.0%63.2%
53.85%260.956812,10350.0%55.6%
64.00%250.85208,94262.5%66.7%
41.67%240.96239,89030.8%54.5%
50.00%240.963011,31466.7%40.0%
43.48%230.958912,06857.1%37.5%
47.62%211.55499,38245.5%50.0%
52.63%190.843810,13657.1%50.0%
61.11%181.061010,89655.6%66.7%
58.82%170.959411,78850.0%63.6%
46.67%150.95649,64350.0%42.9%
46.67%151.35349,45042.9%50.0%
33.33%150.95629,37537.5%28.6%
40.00%151.056310,97540.0%40.0%
30.77%131.255312,31650.0%22.2%
72.73%110.754012,216100.0%62.5%
70.00%100.954210,7150.0%77.8%
50.00%101.158611,47350.0%50.0%
40.00%100.85069,08240.0%40.0%
20.00%100.960410,218100.0%0.0%
80.00%100.844511,89575.0%83.3%
66.67%91.051711,17566.7%66.7%
44.44%90.85108,16860.0%25.0%
77.78%90.75659,13685.7%50.0%
62.50%80.972010,376100.0%40.0%
25.00%81.154112,13050.0%16.7%
37.50%80.956711,54666.7%20.0%
37.50%80.850912,3740.0%42.9%
37.50%81.664711,95733.3%40.0%
71.43%70.847911,36250.0%80.0%
33.33%61.155113,0800.0%40.0%
33.33%60.95778,37733.3%0.0%
50.00%60.54498,04540.0%100.0%
40.00%50.756510,70250.0%33.3%
20.00%50.95447,60725.0%0.0%
60.00%52.146710,677100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.15849,1400.0%33.3%
40.00%51.363812,3200.0%100.0%
60.00%51.082511,3540.0%100.0%
40.00%51.159812,6750.0%40.0%
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Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Qiyana wins the Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana 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 26.14.

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

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

In the late game, Qiyana takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Qiyana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana matchup?

Qiyana wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Qiyana?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Qiyana includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Qiyana?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Qiyana use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Qiyana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Qiyana?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Qiyana with only a 44.4% win rate. Qiyana has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Qiyana's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Qiyana?

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