Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Nunu & Willumpvs Sylas

DTankMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nunu & Willump wins with a 54.3% win rate (+8.6%) over Sylas based on 35 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 - 54.3% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
54.3% WR
VS
Sylas vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 45.7% win rate
Sylas
45.7% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 35
54.3%
Win Rate
45.7%
1.1
CS / min
1.3
594
DMG / min
808
11,219
Gold / game
12,442
604
Heal / min
513
1,087
DMG Mitigated / min
953
1.1
CC / min
0.9
61.1%
Early Game WR
38.9%
47.1%
Late Game WR
52.9%

Nunu & Willump vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 54.3% win rate compared to Sylas's 45.7%, giving Nunu & Willump a 8.6 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 214 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.1Nunu & Willump
1.3Sylas
Nunu & Willump and Sylas 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
594Nunu & Willump
808Sylas
Sylas heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 214 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
11,219Nunu & Willump
12,442Sylas
Sylas generates a commanding 1,223 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
1.1Nunu & Willump
0.9Sylas
Both Nunu & Willump and Sylas 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
1,690Nunu & Willump
1,466Sylas
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 225 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

Sorcerer's Shoes 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 Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sylas. 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
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump61.1%
Sylas early game win rateSylas38.9%
Late Game
Sylas
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump47.1%
Sylas late game win rateSylas52.9%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, 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 Sylas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sylas 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 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
57.1% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.67%1050.853710,81845.8%47.8%
49.00%1000.957711,08745.6%51.9%
53.19%940.958310,41661.2%44.4%
45.65%921.057410,85648.0%42.9%
53.85%910.955611,24957.9%50.9%
54.02%870.855610,88765.1%43.2%
51.76%850.953910,93948.8%54.8%
44.58%830.954011,19250.0%40.4%
52.70%741.059911,88451.9%53.2%
55.71%700.955011,86148.1%60.5%
48.08%521.061211,43552.0%44.4%
47.92%480.854510,78852.0%43.5%
50.00%480.853211,11143.5%56.0%
46.67%450.954112,03936.8%53.9%
47.62%420.956911,21361.9%33.3%
43.59%391.155210,53550.0%36.8%
57.89%380.954111,30762.5%54.5%
54.29%351.159411,21961.1%47.1%
42.86%350.854811,73237.5%47.4%
62.86%350.953410,62881.3%47.4%
35.29%341.253610,19833.3%37.5%
48.48%330.955410,95452.9%43.8%
46.88%321.053610,67137.5%56.3%
54.84%310.968512,30653.9%55.6%
45.16%310.960510,80147.1%42.9%
66.67%301.159510,85386.7%46.7%
43.33%300.961512,81654.5%36.8%
65.52%290.858012,42081.8%55.6%
62.07%291.061111,75271.4%53.3%
42.86%281.166911,98044.4%42.1%
55.56%270.956711,85437.5%63.2%
56.00%251.054312,26070.0%46.7%
44.00%250.949910,92250.0%38.5%
73.68%190.963412,71157.1%83.3%
47.06%171.35719,52162.5%33.3%
41.18%170.946811,53337.5%44.4%
58.82%171.067511,08745.5%83.3%
58.82%171.256413,569100.0%46.1%
64.71%171.057011,41263.6%66.7%
68.75%161.255211,60585.7%55.6%
46.67%150.657710,98333.3%55.6%
42.86%142.359411,63620.0%55.6%
21.43%140.84279,75122.2%20.0%
50.00%141.165612,96233.3%62.5%
50.00%140.761610,50857.1%42.9%
78.57%140.957710,76157.1%100.0%
23.08%130.85409,85812.5%40.0%
41.67%121.661712,30733.3%44.4%
18.18%110.85419,41214.3%25.0%
54.55%111.355410,38833.3%62.5%
70.00%100.858111,135100.0%40.0%
40.00%101.475511,82625.0%50.0%
66.67%91.052210,028100.0%40.0%
33.33%91.96018,07528.6%50.0%
33.33%90.961512,6230.0%42.9%
62.50%81.057911,36375.0%50.0%
25.00%81.350810,36425.0%25.0%
50.00%80.967413,38650.0%50.0%
85.71%70.958112,518100.0%80.0%
57.14%71.263112,53833.3%75.0%
57.14%72.070511,39166.7%50.0%
50.00%64.780311,63333.3%66.7%
50.00%60.854311,54066.7%33.3%
50.00%61.177213,01850.0%50.0%
66.67%61.567311,14950.0%75.0%
50.00%60.98889,52850.0%50.0%
50.00%61.060912,35566.7%33.3%
50.00%62.15688,84050.0%50.0%
40.00%51.671311,7240.0%66.7%
0.00%55.18229,3850.0%0.0%
60.00%52.167211,47450.0%66.7%
60.00%53.156610,50933.3%100.0%
60.00%54.464310,68575.0%0.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup with a 54.3% win rate compared to Sylas's 45.7%, a 8.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Sylas with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. 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 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Sylas with a 54.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.6 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Sylas?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Sylas includes Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Sylas?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Sylas use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Sylas?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 54.3% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Sylas?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Sylas, 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.