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

Nunu & Willumpvs Sylas

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

Nunu & Willump vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sylas wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Nunu & Willump based on 22 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Sylas 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 Sylas 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 - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
45.5% WR
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Sylas vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 54.5% win rate
Sylas
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas Matchup?

Sylas wins the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 22
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
443
DMG / min
910
10,044
Gold / game
12,256
560
Heal / min
571
1,207
DMG Mitigated / min
924
1.2
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 45.5%, giving Sylas a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Sylas reaches their power spikes, while Sylas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Sylas leads by 468 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas 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 Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Nunu & Willump is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, 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.

Farming
1.0Nunu & Willump
1.0Sylas
Nunu & Willump and Sylas 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
443Nunu & Willump
910Sylas
Sylas heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 468 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 Sylas's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,044Nunu & Willump
12,256Sylas
Sylas generates a commanding 2,212 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Sylas 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
1.2Nunu & Willump
1.0Sylas
Both Nunu & Willump and Sylas 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
1,767Nunu & Willump
1,495Sylas
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 272 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sylas is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sylas, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Sylas

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Sylas are Frozen Heart, Sunfire Aegis and Spirit Visage. 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 Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas50.0%
Late Game
Sylas
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump40.0%
Sylas late game win rateSylas60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nunu & Willump and Sylas, 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.

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, 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 Sylas 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 Sylas

Resolve rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs SylasResolve
Aftershock - best Nunu & Willump rune vs SylasFont of Life - best Nunu & Willump rune vs SylasConditioning - best Nunu & Willump rune vs SylasRevitalize - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Sylas
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs SylasSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs SylasWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Sylas
44.4% WR

The Resolve and Sorcery rune setup gives Nunu & Willump the best tools to compete against Sylas 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
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 Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sylas wins the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

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

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Sylas?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Sylas includes Frozen Heart, Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nunu & Willump runes against Sylas?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Sylas use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.4% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Sylas?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Sylas with only a 45.5% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Sylas?

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