Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Nunu & Willumpvs Taliyah

FTankMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Taliyah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nunu & Willump wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Taliyah 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 Taliyah 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.

Compare against an opponent
Taliyah - 71.4% win rateTaliyah(71.4%)
Nunu & Willump - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
71.4% WR
VS
Taliyah vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 28.6% win rate
Taliyah
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Taliyah Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Taliyah matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
1.2
CS / min
1.5
583
DMG / min
800
13,110
Gold / game
14,501
666
Heal / min
195
1,461
DMG Mitigated / min
361
1.2
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Taliyah Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Taliyah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Taliyah's 28.6%, giving Nunu & Willump a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Taliyah 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 1,571 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Taliyah and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Taliyah 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 Taliyah Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.2Nunu & Willump
1.5Taliyah
Taliyah edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Taliyah.
Damage
583Nunu & Willump
800Taliyah
Taliyah heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 217 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 Taliyah's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,110Nunu & Willump
14,501Taliyah
Taliyah generates a commanding 1,392 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Taliyah 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
1.1Taliyah
Both Nunu & Willump and Taliyah provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
2,127Nunu & Willump
556Taliyah
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Taliyah, healing and mitigating 1,571 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Taliyah is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Taliyah, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Taliyah

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Taliyah, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Taliyah are Liandry's Torment, Frozen Heart and Kaenic Rookern. 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 Taliyah matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump100.0%
Taliyah early game win rateTaliyah0.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump60.0%
Taliyah late game win rateTaliyah40.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Taliyah. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Taliyah. 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. Taliyah players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Taliyah

Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs TaliyahSorcery
Phase Rush - best Nunu & Willump rune vs TaliyahNimbus Cloak - best Nunu & Willump rune vs TaliyahCelerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs TaliyahWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Taliyah
Precision rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs TaliyahPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nunu & Willump rune vs TaliyahTriumph - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Taliyah
100.0% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.15%910.957412,27548.6%44.4%
44.19%860.957811,61248.8%40.0%
52.56%780.954311,83755.2%51.0%
45.71%700.855212,10657.1%38.1%
55.88%680.954111,20855.3%56.7%
57.35%681.053711,90562.5%52.8%
41.27%630.952811,63951.6%31.3%
40.38%520.955011,07028.6%54.2%
47.06%510.949010,68448.1%45.8%
43.75%481.054612,01142.9%44.4%
48.94%470.961811,89352.4%46.1%
47.62%420.954911,85047.4%47.8%
50.00%381.057411,97353.3%47.8%
44.44%361.074412,02352.6%35.3%
45.45%330.956510,98750.0%41.2%
50.00%320.954311,64638.5%57.9%
61.29%310.954412,17560.0%62.5%
58.06%311.157910,78558.8%57.1%
54.84%310.858011,74446.7%62.5%
55.17%291.067112,57572.7%44.4%
48.28%290.956412,04453.9%43.8%
48.15%270.959112,07357.1%38.5%
51.85%271.257110,91453.9%50.0%
55.56%270.953711,40654.5%56.3%
50.00%261.360312,77550.0%50.0%
26.92%261.065512,51240.0%18.8%
44.00%251.358011,51036.4%50.0%
58.33%241.055211,37445.5%69.2%
41.67%240.852911,27958.3%25.0%
72.73%221.049712,28062.5%78.6%
35.00%201.371412,62042.9%30.8%
50.00%200.854511,85045.5%55.6%
60.00%200.758111,23360.0%60.0%
44.44%180.95839,67042.9%50.0%
29.41%171.054811,39128.6%30.0%
52.94%170.950011,18366.7%37.5%
43.75%160.955210,57044.4%42.9%
62.50%160.849611,18262.5%62.5%
14.29%141.14839,92925.0%0.0%
46.15%131.163413,62750.0%42.9%
33.33%121.061110,15625.0%50.0%
50.00%120.756711,07044.4%66.7%
75.00%120.952413,29575.0%75.0%
18.18%111.260413,11950.0%11.1%
36.36%110.861310,90725.0%42.9%
54.55%110.967714,33550.0%55.6%
11.11%90.947510,26720.0%0.0%
55.56%90.946311,33775.0%40.0%
44.44%90.971213,0020.0%80.0%
62.50%80.851611,84766.7%60.0%
25.00%81.764112,5020.0%40.0%
62.50%81.557410,21180.0%33.3%
62.50%80.960310,80475.0%50.0%
50.00%81.657811,11950.0%50.0%
50.00%82.06109,33160.0%33.3%
42.86%70.966411,8720.0%60.0%
71.43%71.258313,110100.0%60.0%
42.86%71.451110,29950.0%33.3%
0.00%65.976912,0220.0%0.0%
50.00%61.848812,01133.3%66.7%
40.00%55.083211,8340.0%50.0%
40.00%50.935710,2150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.050412,761100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.349512,31250.0%66.7%
20.00%55.07409,7730.0%50.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Taliyah - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Taliyah matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Taliyah's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

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

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

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Taliyah matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Taliyah with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 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 Taliyah?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Taliyah includes Liandry's Torment, Frozen Heart, Kaenic Rookern 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 Taliyah?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Taliyah?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Taliyah with a 71.4% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Taliyah in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Taliyah?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Taliyah, 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.