Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Nunu & Willumpvs Shyvana

FTankMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nunu & Willump wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Shyvana based on 14 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Shyvana 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 Shyvana 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
50.0% WR
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Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 50.0% win rate
Shyvana
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 14
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.4
634
DMG / min
707
10,682
Gold / game
11,501
605
Heal / min
301
1,307
DMG Mitigated / min
1,350
1.3
CC / min
0.5
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shyvana's 50.0%, giving Nunu & Willump a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Shyvana's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Nunu & Willump
1.4Shyvana
Shyvana edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shyvana.
Damage
634Nunu & Willump
707Shyvana
Shyvana deals 72 more champion damage per minute than Nunu & Willump. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nunu & Willump choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Shyvana's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,682Nunu & Willump
11,501Shyvana
Shyvana generates a commanding 819 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Shyvana 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
1.3Nunu & Willump
0.5Shyvana
Nunu & Willump brings significantly more crowd control than Shyvana, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nunu & Willump far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Shyvana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,912Nunu & Willump
1,651Shyvana
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Shyvana, healing and mitigating 262 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shyvana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shyvana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Shyvana

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Shyvana are Liandry's Torment, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. 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 Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump60.0%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana40.0%
Late Game
Shyvana
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump44.4%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana55.6%

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

Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, 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 Shyvana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs ShyvanaDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ShyvanaCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ShyvanaGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ShyvanaRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Shyvana
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs ShyvanaSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ShyvanaWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Shyvana
50.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Nunu & Willump maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Shyvana.


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
39.47%380.95149,56750.0%30.0%
40.63%320.950911,12350.0%33.3%
52.17%230.858811,61362.5%46.7%
34.78%230.944810,42230.0%38.5%
45.45%221.044310,04450.0%40.0%
63.64%221.057211,31087.5%50.0%
63.16%191.058412,83950.0%66.7%
38.89%181.056410,34333.3%44.4%
52.94%170.957611,41760.0%50.0%
35.29%170.95028,66750.0%14.3%
31.25%160.859212,42433.3%30.0%
18.75%161.058410,44816.7%20.0%
66.67%151.158011,50066.7%66.7%
50.00%141.063410,68260.0%44.4%
30.77%130.738410,47628.6%33.3%
53.85%130.954710,65933.3%71.4%
75.00%121.053610,70857.1%100.0%
54.55%110.961611,695100.0%37.5%
63.64%111.060410,93475.0%57.1%
63.64%110.86098,92171.4%50.0%
63.64%111.067912,25580.0%50.0%
45.45%110.962711,89050.0%42.9%
60.00%100.957511,39075.0%50.0%
40.00%100.857612,44650.0%37.5%
22.22%91.246010,72840.0%0.0%
50.00%81.15249,59933.3%60.0%
37.50%80.848810,06733.3%40.0%
37.50%80.962711,2560.0%60.0%
87.50%80.962312,896100.0%83.3%
25.00%80.86068,43825.0%25.0%
42.86%70.64308,85850.0%33.3%
57.14%70.63668,8220.0%80.0%
16.67%60.965811,396100.0%0.0%
100.00%60.840612,088100.0%100.0%
0.00%60.855912,8190.0%0.0%
66.67%60.54327,25380.0%0.0%
80.00%51.17408,056100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.75899,04150.0%66.7%
80.00%50.855411,7220.0%80.0%
40.00%52.173010,99550.0%33.3%

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Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shyvana's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Shyvana 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 Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Shyvana?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Shyvana includes Liandry's Torment, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis 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 Shyvana?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Shyvana use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Shyvana?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 50.0% win rate. Nunu & Willump slightly edges out Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Shyvana?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Shyvana, 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.