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

Nunu & Willumpvs Zed

FTankMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zed wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 8 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Zed 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 Zed 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 - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
25.0% WR
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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%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
541
DMG / min
826
12,130
Gold / game
16,814
516
Heal / min
335
979
DMG Mitigated / min
539
1.1
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
16.7%
Late Game WR
83.3%

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. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Zed outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Zed reaches their power spikes, while Zed should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.8s 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

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

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

Farming
1.1Nunu & Willump
0.9Zed
Nunu & Willump and Zed 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
541Nunu & Willump
826Zed
Zed heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 285 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
12,130Nunu & Willump
16,814Zed
Zed generates a commanding 4,684 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
0.3Zed
Nunu & Willump provides 0.8 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
1,495Nunu & Willump
874Zed
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 621 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

Sorcerer's Shoes 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 Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt and Void Staff. 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 Zed. 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
Nunu & Willump
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Zed early game win rateZed50.0%
Late Game
Zed
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump16.7%
Zed late game win rateZed83.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nunu & Willump and Zed, with Nunu & Willump holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Zed is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Zed, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nunu & Willump has the edge early, but Zed gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Zed

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs ZedDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZedCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZedGrisly Mementos - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZedRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Zed
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs ZedSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZedWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Zed
33.3% WR

The Domination and Sorcery 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 26.14. 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 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 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Zed with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Zed in the late game?

In the late game, Zed takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Zed matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. 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 26.14. 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 Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Void Staff 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 Zed?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Zed use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% 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.