Shyvana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
5.7%

Shyvanavs Nunu & Willump

CFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shyvana wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Nunu & Willump based on 91 games. Shyvana holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Shyvana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shyvana 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
Nunu & Willump - 53.9% win rateNunu & Willump(53.9%)
Shyvana - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Shyvana
53.9% WR
VS
Nunu & Willump vs Shyvana matchup - 46.1% win rate
Nunu & Willump
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Shyvana wins the Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Shyvana
Matches: 91
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
1.3
CS / min
0.9
843
DMG / min
574
13,855
Gold / game
12,275
381
Heal / min
609
1,506
DMG Mitigated / min
1,258
0.5
CC / min
1.3
51.4%
Early Game WR
48.6%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 91 recent matches analyzed, Shyvana wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 46.1%, giving Shyvana a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Shyvana 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 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shyvana players can confidently pick into Nunu & Willump and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nunu & Willump away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.3Shyvana
0.9Nunu & Willump
Shyvana edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shyvana.
Damage
843Shyvana
574Nunu & Willump
Shyvana heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 270 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 Shyvana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,855Shyvana
12,275Nunu & Willump
Shyvana generates a commanding 1,580 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Shyvana 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
0.5Shyvana
1.3Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Shyvana, 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
1,887Shyvana
1,867Nunu & Willump
Shyvana and Nunu & Willump have comparable sustain profiles, with only 20 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 Shyvana Build Against Nunu & Willump

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Shyvana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shyvana against Nunu & Willump are Kraken Slayer, Spear of Shojin and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Shyvana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nunu & Willump. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shyvana
51.4%
+2.7% advantage
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana51.4%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump48.6%
Late Game
Shyvana
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana55.6%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump44.4%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Shyvana has a meaningful 51.4% win rate, outperforming Nunu & Willump by 2.7 percentage points. Shyvana players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Shyvana 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 Shyvana Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Precision rune tree - Shyvana primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Press the Attack - best Shyvana rune vs Nunu & WillumpTriumph - best Shyvana rune vs Nunu & WillumpLegend: Haste - best Shyvana rune vs Nunu & WillumpLast Stand - best Shyvana rune vs Nunu & Willump
Inspiration rune tree - Shyvana secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Shyvana rune vs Nunu & WillumpCosmic Insight - best Shyvana rune vs Nunu & Willump
71.4% WR

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


Shyvana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Shyvana'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 Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Shyvana 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
49.63%2681.374713,03749.6%49.7%
50.19%2671.372613,15150.0%50.4%
53.72%2421.370913,17850.5%56.0%
43.69%2221.380712,81141.8%45.5%
50.00%2101.377713,13745.9%53.6%
51.79%1951.278813,14960.9%44.4%
55.68%1761.378213,33152.4%58.5%
57.14%1681.377612,84756.5%57.9%
53.29%1521.382313,85958.5%49.4%
47.26%1461.378812,78550.0%45.1%
52.14%1401.777212,89253.3%51.3%
45.71%1401.81,00213,20250.9%42.0%
54.89%1332.074412,52851.4%59.3%
43.44%1221.281212,78140.0%47.4%
46.61%1181.472213,60542.2%49.3%
52.59%1161.277212,96953.6%51.7%
43.86%1142.278612,22644.8%42.9%
54.13%1091.276512,71044.4%63.6%
53.47%1012.785712,86755.3%51.9%
57.14%981.382013,57854.0%59.0%
55.79%951.376813,23345.6%65.3%
53.85%911.384313,85551.4%55.6%
47.78%902.174312,65243.2%52.2%
53.93%891.279212,54856.8%51.1%
49.41%851.367512,14853.5%45.2%
54.12%851.381913,43050.0%57.5%
56.10%821.379412,77547.7%65.8%
55.84%771.577912,99360.0%52.4%
50.00%742.873411,96948.7%51.4%
48.65%741.275913,70647.2%50.0%
51.39%721.172812,56051.4%51.4%
45.07%715.776512,13043.3%46.3%
41.43%704.283412,13041.2%41.7%
50.72%691.579013,65053.6%48.8%
53.03%662.187113,42057.1%50.0%
46.97%661.277213,24346.4%47.4%
49.23%653.782711,82955.6%44.7%
42.19%642.570713,54754.5%35.7%
64.06%641.192712,94465.6%62.5%
62.71%591.175812,37064.5%60.7%
32.76%581.275313,24626.9%37.5%
37.25%512.279413,18134.8%39.3%
56.00%501.586012,79257.7%54.2%
59.57%471.276713,10256.0%63.6%
43.48%461.177612,69839.1%47.8%
52.17%462.675512,05931.8%70.8%
47.50%403.680311,29347.8%47.1%
55.00%402.580513,71660.0%52.0%
55.00%401.382214,74350.0%58.3%
35.90%391.167712,91031.3%39.1%
28.21%395.376310,97429.4%27.3%
61.11%364.583111,23352.6%70.6%
55.88%343.287913,74060.0%52.6%
55.88%342.183013,08855.6%56.3%
60.61%331.270711,88852.4%75.0%
63.64%331.677512,65666.7%60.0%
53.57%281.587013,32764.3%42.9%
53.57%283.070012,28440.0%69.2%
65.38%265.479510,61562.5%70.0%
53.85%266.672011,67063.6%46.7%
48.00%251.367412,05946.7%50.0%
56.00%251.272111,47343.8%77.8%
54.17%241.364513,24444.4%60.0%
45.45%225.975511,75630.0%58.3%
54.55%224.475911,67846.1%66.7%
45.45%224.090911,74654.5%36.4%
50.00%226.485711,49836.4%63.6%
50.00%201.169712,25746.1%57.1%
15.79%195.25129,5639.1%25.0%
47.06%175.680412,41528.6%60.0%
53.33%155.976910,23350.0%55.6%
60.00%151.88078,88058.3%66.7%
53.33%153.266012,91050.0%55.6%
46.67%156.681611,69933.3%50.0%
46.67%156.282112,30914.3%75.0%
40.00%155.682212,87720.0%50.0%
69.23%131.675314,38860.0%75.0%
53.85%132.578512,49137.5%80.0%
50.00%126.187913,60550.0%50.0%
18.18%115.586510,6390.0%33.3%
54.55%114.765911,80650.0%60.0%
50.00%105.985513,23066.7%42.9%
40.00%101.767212,86125.0%50.0%
40.00%106.47748,79916.7%75.0%
50.00%104.068312,54250.0%50.0%
77.78%91.61,04517,670100.0%66.7%
28.57%72.176215,41750.0%20.0%
28.57%74.573913,75850.0%20.0%
42.86%76.075012,15850.0%40.0%
42.86%73.678115,86550.0%40.0%
66.67%60.868711,42660.0%100.0%
50.00%65.264711,26250.0%50.0%
40.00%55.555510,08333.3%50.0%
40.00%55.21,03812,5380.0%66.7%
60.00%55.755011,321100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.775115,1930.0%40.0%

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Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shyvana wins the Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 91 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Shyvana has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 51.4% win rate versus 48.6%. Shyvana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shyvana do against Nunu & Willump in the late game?

In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Shyvana wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Shyvana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 91 games analyzed.

What is the best Shyvana build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Shyvana build against Nunu & Willump includes Kraken Slayer, Spear of Shojin, Dusk and Dawn with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Shyvana runes against Nunu & Willump?

The best Shyvana runes against Nunu & Willump use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Shyvana vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shyvana counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Shyvana has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 53.9% win rate. Shyvana strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Shyvana against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Shyvana against Nunu & Willump, 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.