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

Nunu & Willumpvs Volibear

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

Nunu & Willump vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Volibear wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 8 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Volibear 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 Volibear 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 - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
37.5% WR
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Volibear vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 62.5% win rate
Volibear
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Nunu & Willump vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 8
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
0.9
CS / min
1.4
567
DMG / min
810
11,546
Gold / game
12,584
609
Heal / min
413
1,403
DMG Mitigated / min
1,508
1.2
CC / min
1.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 37.5%, giving Volibear a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Volibear reaches their power spikes, while Volibear should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Volibear leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Volibear 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 Volibear 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 Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Nunu & Willump
1.4Volibear
Volibear 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 Volibear.
Damage
567Nunu & Willump
810Volibear
Volibear heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 243 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 Volibear's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,546Nunu & Willump
12,584Volibear
Volibear generates a commanding 1,038 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Volibear 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
1.1Volibear
Both Nunu & Willump and Volibear provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
2,012Nunu & Willump
1,921Volibear
Nunu & Willump heals and mitigates 91 more damage per minute than Volibear, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nunu & Willump to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Volibear.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Volibear

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Volibear are Liandry's Torment, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. 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 Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump66.7%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear33.3%
Late Game
Volibear
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump20.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear80.0%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Volibear is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Volibear, 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 Volibear reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Volibear 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 Volibear

Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Nunu & Willump rune vs VolibearAxiom Arcanist - best Nunu & Willump rune vs VolibearTranscendence - best Nunu & Willump rune vs VolibearWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Volibear
Precision rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nunu & Willump rune vs VolibearTriumph - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Volibear
33.3% WR

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

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

Volibear wins the Nunu & Willump vs Volibear matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Volibear with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Volibear matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Volibear matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Volibear is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Volibear?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Volibear includes Liandry's Torment, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Mercury's Treads. 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 Volibear?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Volibear use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Volibear?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Volibear with only a 37.5% win rate. Volibear has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Volibear's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Volibear?

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