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

Nunu & Willumpvs Zed

FTankMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zed wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 8 games. Zed 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 Zed 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
Zed - 25.0% win rateZed(25.0%)
Nunu & Willump - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
25.0% WR
VS
Zed vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 75.0% win rate
Zed
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Zed Matchup?

Zed wins the Nunu & Willump vs Zed matchup
Winner
Zed
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
1.7
CS / min
2.1
641
DMG / min
1,121
12,502
Gold / game
16,031
633
Heal / min
280
1,088
DMG Mitigated / min
554
1.1
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 25.0%, giving Zed a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Zed dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nunu & Willump 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zed 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 Zed 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 Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.7Nunu & Willump
2.1Zed
Zed 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 Zed.
Damage
641Nunu & Willump
1,121Zed
Zed heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 479 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 Zed's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,502Nunu & Willump
16,031Zed
Zed generates a commanding 3,530 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Zed 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
0.4Zed
Nunu & Willump provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zed, 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
1,721Nunu & Willump
834Zed
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 887 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zed is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zed, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Zed

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Zed are Thornmail, 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 Zed matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zed
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Zed early game win rateZed100.0%
Late Game
Zed
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump40.0%
Zed late game win rateZed60.0%

Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Zed can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zed 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 Zed, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zed holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nunu & Willump players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Zed

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs ZedDomination
Electrocute - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZedCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZedSixth Sense - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZedRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Zed
Inspiration rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs ZedInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZedHextech Flashtraption - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Zed
100.0% WR

The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Nunu & Willump the best tools to compete against Zed in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Zed wins the Nunu & Willump vs Zed matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Zed 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 Zed in the late game?

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

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Zed matchup?

Zed wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Zed is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Zed?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Zed includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nunu & Willump runes against Zed?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Zed?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Zed with only a 25.0% win rate. Zed has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zed's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Zed?

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