Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Nunu & Willumpvs Zyra

DTankMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Zyra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nunu & Willump wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Zyra based on 9 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Zyra 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 Zyra 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
66.7% WR
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Zyra vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 33.3% win rate
Zyra
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Zyra Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Zyra matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 9
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.0
CS / min
1.7
522
DMG / min
1,082
10,028
Gold / game
11,177
605
Heal / min
225
1,736
DMG Mitigated / min
401
1.2
CC / min
1.7
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Nunu & Willump vs Zyra Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Zyra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 33.3%, giving Nunu & Willump a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Zyra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Zyra reaches their power spikes, while Zyra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 1,715 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump players can confidently pick into Zyra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zyra 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 Zyra Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Nunu & Willump
1.7Zyra
Zyra edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zyra.
Damage
522Nunu & Willump
1,082Zyra
Zyra heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 561 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 Zyra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,028Nunu & Willump
11,177Zyra
Zyra generates a commanding 1,148 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Zyra 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
1.7Zyra
Zyra provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nunu & Willump, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zyra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,341Nunu & Willump
626Zyra
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 1,715 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Zyra

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Zyra, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Zyra are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Liandry's Torment and Thornmail. 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 Zyra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump100.0%
Zyra early game win rateZyra0.0%
Late Game
Zyra
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump40.0%
Zyra late game win rateZyra60.0%

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

Zyra 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 Zyra, 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 Zyra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zyra 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 Zyra

Resolve rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs ZyraResolve
Aftershock - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZyraFont of Life - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZyraConditioning - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZyraRevitalize - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Zyra
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs ZyraSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs ZyraWaterwalking - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Zyra
100.0% WR

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


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.67%1050.853710,81845.8%47.8%
49.00%1000.957711,08745.6%51.9%
53.19%940.958310,41661.2%44.4%
45.65%921.057410,85648.0%42.9%
53.85%910.955611,24957.9%50.9%
54.02%870.855610,88765.1%43.2%
51.76%850.953910,93948.8%54.8%
44.58%830.954011,19250.0%40.4%
52.70%741.059911,88451.9%53.2%
55.71%700.955011,86148.1%60.5%
48.08%521.061211,43552.0%44.4%
47.92%480.854510,78852.0%43.5%
50.00%480.853211,11143.5%56.0%
46.67%450.954112,03936.8%53.9%
47.62%420.956911,21361.9%33.3%
43.59%391.155210,53550.0%36.8%
57.89%380.954111,30762.5%54.5%
54.29%351.159411,21961.1%47.1%
42.86%350.854811,73237.5%47.4%
62.86%350.953410,62881.3%47.4%
35.29%341.253610,19833.3%37.5%
48.48%330.955410,95452.9%43.8%
46.88%321.053610,67137.5%56.3%
54.84%310.968512,30653.9%55.6%
45.16%310.960510,80147.1%42.9%
66.67%301.159510,85386.7%46.7%
43.33%300.961512,81654.5%36.8%
65.52%290.858012,42081.8%55.6%
62.07%291.061111,75271.4%53.3%
42.86%281.166911,98044.4%42.1%
55.56%270.956711,85437.5%63.2%
56.00%251.054312,26070.0%46.7%
44.00%250.949910,92250.0%38.5%
73.68%190.963412,71157.1%83.3%
47.06%171.35719,52162.5%33.3%
41.18%170.946811,53337.5%44.4%
58.82%171.067511,08745.5%83.3%
58.82%171.256413,569100.0%46.1%
64.71%171.057011,41263.6%66.7%
68.75%161.255211,60585.7%55.6%
46.67%150.657710,98333.3%55.6%
42.86%142.359411,63620.0%55.6%
21.43%140.84279,75122.2%20.0%
50.00%141.165612,96233.3%62.5%
50.00%140.761610,50857.1%42.9%
78.57%140.957710,76157.1%100.0%
23.08%130.85409,85812.5%40.0%
41.67%121.661712,30733.3%44.4%
18.18%110.85419,41214.3%25.0%
54.55%111.355410,38833.3%62.5%
70.00%100.858111,135100.0%40.0%
40.00%101.475511,82625.0%50.0%
66.67%91.052210,028100.0%40.0%
33.33%91.96018,07528.6%50.0%
33.33%90.961512,6230.0%42.9%
62.50%81.057911,36375.0%50.0%
25.00%81.350810,36425.0%25.0%
50.00%80.967413,38650.0%50.0%
85.71%70.958112,518100.0%80.0%
57.14%71.263112,53833.3%75.0%
57.14%72.070511,39166.7%50.0%
50.00%64.780311,63333.3%66.7%
50.00%60.854311,54066.7%33.3%
50.00%61.177213,01850.0%50.0%
66.67%61.567311,14950.0%75.0%
50.00%60.98889,52850.0%50.0%
50.00%61.060912,35566.7%33.3%
50.00%62.15688,84050.0%50.0%
40.00%51.671311,7240.0%66.7%
0.00%55.18229,3850.0%0.0%
60.00%52.167211,47450.0%66.7%
60.00%53.156610,50933.3%100.0%
60.00%54.464310,68575.0%0.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Zyra - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nunu & Willump wins the Nunu & Willump vs Zyra matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

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

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

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Zyra matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Zyra with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Zyra?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Zyra includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Liandry's Torment, Thornmail 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 Zyra?

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

Does Nunu & Willump counter Zyra?

Yes, Nunu & Willump has a favorable matchup against Zyra with a 66.7% win rate. Nunu & Willump strongly counters Zyra in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Zyra?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Zyra, 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.