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

Nunu & Willumpvs Xin Zhao

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

Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nunu & Willump wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 11 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 Xin Zhao 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 - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
63.6% WR
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Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 36.4% win rate
Xin Zhao
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
1.0
CS / min
1.2
604
DMG / min
726
10,934
Gold / game
11,482
502
Heal / min
728
1,363
DMG Mitigated / min
1,160
1.4
CC / min
0.9
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 36.4%, giving Nunu & Willump a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xin Zhao players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Xin Zhao and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Nunu & Willump
1.2Xin Zhao
Nunu & Willump and Xin Zhao 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
604Nunu & Willump
726Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 122 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 Xin Zhao's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,934Nunu & Willump
11,482Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao earns 549 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Xin Zhao slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.4Nunu & Willump
0.9Xin Zhao
Nunu & Willump provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xin Zhao, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nunu & Willump coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,865Nunu & Willump
1,887Xin Zhao
Nunu & Willump and Xin Zhao have comparable sustain profiles, with only 22 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Xin Zhao

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Xin Zhao are Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump75.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao25.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump57.1%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao42.9%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Xin Zhao. 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. Xin Zhao players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Xin Zhao

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs Xin ZhaoDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Xin ZhaoCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Xin ZhaoGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Xin ZhaoRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Xin Zhao
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Xin ZhaoWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Xin Zhao
50.0% WR

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


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 Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Xin Zhao in the late game?

In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Xin Zhao?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Xin Zhao includes Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Xin Zhao?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 63.6% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Xin Zhao?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Xin Zhao, 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.