Sylasvs Nunu & Willump
Sylas vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nunu & Willump wins with a 54.3% win rate (+8.6%) over Sylas based on 35 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Sylas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Nunu & Willump matchup.
Sylas Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Sylas 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.
Who Wins the Sylas vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?
Sylas vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary
The Sylas vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 54.3% win rate compared to Sylas's 45.7%, giving Nunu & Willump a 8.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Sylas reaches their power spikes, while Sylas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Sylas leads by 214 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump has a strong advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nunu & Willump 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.
Sylas vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown
Sylas is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sylas holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sylas Build Against Nunu & Willump
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Nunu & Willump are Shadowflame, Riftmaker and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Sylas an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Sylas vs Nunu & Willump matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sylas38.9%
Nunu & Willump61.1%Sylas52.9%Nunu & Willump47.1%Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, 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 Sylas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sylas 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 Sylas Runes Against Nunu & Willump
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Sylas the best tools to compete against Nunu & Willump in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Sylas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Sylas'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 Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.42% | 240 | 5.4 | 819 | 10,999 | 53.2% | 47.4% | |
| 49.76% | 209 | 3.2 | 788 | 11,518 | 50.9% | 48.5% | |
| 43.09% | 188 | 5.1 | 840 | 10,706 | 40.2% | 45.8% | |
| 54.65% | 172 | 5.1 | 887 | 10,875 | 60.0% | 49.4% | |
| 48.19% | 166 | 5.3 | 751 | 11,085 | 52.1% | 45.3% | |
| 45.51% | 156 | 5.3 | 871 | 11,393 | 51.4% | 40.2% | |
| 49.68% | 155 | 5.0 | 873 | 11,493 | 45.0% | 52.6% | |
| 54.25% | 153 | 3.7 | 933 | 11,699 | 58.0% | 51.2% | |
| 50.34% | 147 | 4.9 | 819 | 11,028 | 53.6% | 47.4% | |
| 43.36% | 143 | 4.9 | 800 | 10,965 | 39.1% | 46.8% | |
| 52.63% | 133 | 4.7 | 820 | 10,986 | 64.1% | 42.0% | |
| 51.52% | 132 | 1.1 | 809 | 12,685 | 58.5% | 46.8% | |
| 51.64% | 122 | 4.6 | 808 | 10,830 | 51.0% | 52.0% | |
| 43.64% | 110 | 1.1 | 766 | 12,858 | 40.0% | 45.7% | |
| 49.09% | 110 | 1.1 | 747 | 12,474 | 43.4% | 54.4% | |
| 53.21% | 109 | 1.0 | 735 | 12,075 | 51.8% | 54.7% | |
| 48.04% | 102 | 5.0 | 697 | 10,341 | 47.1% | 49.0% | |
| 50.00% | 100 | 1.0 | 695 | 11,976 | 49.0% | 51.0% | |
| 59.18% | 98 | 5.6 | 848 | 10,630 | 64.8% | 52.3% | |
| 46.32% | 95 | 3.5 | 758 | 11,275 | 39.0% | 51.9% | |
| 52.13% | 94 | 1.4 | 759 | 12,326 | 48.8% | 54.7% | |
| 43.82% | 89 | 5.5 | 982 | 11,445 | 42.2% | 45.5% | |
| 48.84% | 86 | 5.0 | 786 | 11,048 | 40.0% | 54.9% | |
| 54.88% | 82 | 2.7 | 877 | 12,675 | 56.3% | 54.0% | |
| 47.44% | 78 | 1.1 | 708 | 12,388 | 48.5% | 46.7% | |
| 49.35% | 77 | 3.6 | 873 | 12,700 | 56.7% | 44.7% | |
| 55.26% | 76 | 1.1 | 770 | 12,714 | 58.8% | 52.4% | |
| 44.59% | 74 | 0.8 | 644 | 11,719 | 35.9% | 54.3% | |
| 43.84% | 73 | 4.7 | 736 | 10,346 | 45.7% | 42.1% | |
| 57.14% | 70 | 5.6 | 981 | 10,730 | 71.4% | 35.7% | |
| 47.14% | 70 | 5.4 | 882 | 11,052 | 45.7% | 48.6% | |
| 57.81% | 64 | 5.3 | 798 | 11,248 | 62.1% | 54.3% | |
| 38.10% | 63 | 1.0 | 726 | 12,200 | 34.6% | 40.5% | |
| 49.18% | 61 | 5.2 | 871 | 11,788 | 42.1% | 52.4% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 5.4 | 822 | 10,756 | 53.3% | 51.7% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 1.2 | 726 | 13,214 | 41.7% | 55.9% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 5.2 | 863 | 10,592 | 46.4% | 56.7% | |
| 55.17% | 58 | 1.1 | 801 | 12,725 | 54.2% | 55.9% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 5.1 | 785 | 9,920 | 51.5% | 48.0% | |
| 44.83% | 58 | 5.3 | 851 | 10,985 | 43.5% | 45.7% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 5.1 | 806 | 10,638 | 58.1% | 50.0% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 5.4 | 849 | 11,464 | 56.0% | 41.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 4.8 | 835 | 12,119 | 60.0% | 38.7% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 5.5 | 922 | 11,394 | 51.9% | 44.4% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 0.9 | 791 | 11,994 | 51.7% | 56.0% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 4.1 | 807 | 9,668 | 56.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 3.0 | 758 | 11,311 | 56.0% | 44.4% | |
| 56.86% | 51 | 4.7 | 900 | 11,267 | 59.3% | 54.2% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 731 | 13,061 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 1.1 | 643 | 10,933 | 38.9% | 45.2% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 5.1 | 817 | 10,394 | 60.9% | 52.0% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 4.3 | 1,040 | 12,268 | 47.1% | 51.7% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 5.2 | 860 | 10,525 | 54.5% | 41.7% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 5.2 | 887 | 12,024 | 56.3% | 58.6% | |
| 31.82% | 44 | 5.0 | 873 | 10,129 | 26.1% | 38.1% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 4.7 | 771 | 10,533 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 0.9 | 684 | 11,617 | 51.9% | 50.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.7 | 800 | 13,258 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 1.0 | 700 | 12,237 | 60.0% | 57.9% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 4.3 | 775 | 10,927 | 64.3% | 54.2% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 4.3 | 718 | 10,230 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 3.4 | 803 | 12,361 | 50.0% | 30.4% | |
| 32.43% | 37 | 3.3 | 825 | 10,235 | 37.5% | 28.6% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.3 | 808 | 12,442 | 38.9% | 52.9% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 0.8 | 753 | 12,746 | 50.0% | 61.9% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.8 | 690 | 11,398 | 66.7% | 31.3% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 0.9 | 727 | 12,190 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 3.8 | 844 | 12,281 | 40.0% | 42.1% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 5.3 | 827 | 10,973 | 42.9% | 42.1% | |
| 24.24% | 33 | 4.4 | 744 | 10,850 | 29.4% | 18.8% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 2.0 | 804 | 11,793 | 45.5% | 38.1% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 1.7 | 666 | 9,579 | 26.7% | 41.2% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 3.5 | 895 | 11,408 | 56.3% | 26.7% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 1.9 | 960 | 13,455 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 0.8 | 777 | 12,153 | 60.0% | 53.3% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 0.9 | 720 | 12,098 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.0 | 624 | 12,523 | 61.5% | 33.3% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 4.4 | 1,007 | 10,431 | 38.5% | 53.3% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 4.5 | 687 | 10,720 | 35.7% | 23.1% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 0.9 | 739 | 11,873 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 4.8 | 734 | 11,142 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 2.9 | 686 | 11,337 | 58.3% | 28.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 4.5 | 690 | 9,343 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 72.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 865 | 13,725 | 70.0% | 73.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.2 | 859 | 11,276 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 3.5 | 811 | 12,013 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 2.8 | 725 | 11,430 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 5.1 | 843 | 10,826 | 30.0% | 38.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 4.8 | 780 | 10,261 | 60.0% | 30.8% | |
| 73.91% | 23 | 3.6 | 996 | 12,088 | 83.3% | 63.6% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.5 | 642 | 9,063 | 46.1% | 37.5% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 4.4 | 814 | 11,465 | 42.9% | 30.8% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 1.6 | 792 | 11,045 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 3.6 | 691 | 11,169 | 55.6% | 30.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.1 | 922 | 12,485 | 83.3% | 23.1% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.0 | 704 | 10,673 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.8 | 764 | 9,266 | 46.1% | 60.0% | |
| 76.47% | 17 | 3.9 | 893 | 11,543 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.0 | 861 | 11,147 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 1.1 | 681 | 11,807 | 33.3% | 18.2% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.9 | 853 | 12,046 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 0.9 | 654 | 9,524 | 30.8% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 3.1 | 1,182 | 13,085 | 25.0% | 69.2% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.8 | 571 | 8,693 | 40.0% | 16.7% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 3.8 | 894 | 10,398 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 4.7 | 995 | 11,244 | 55.6% | 71.4% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 2.6 | 811 | 10,969 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.4 | 763 | 10,666 | 41.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 4.9 | 898 | 12,180 | 60.0% | 70.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 1.3 | 803 | 13,376 | 80.0% | 77.8% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.8 | 682 | 10,664 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 2.1 | 893 | 12,536 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.5 | 873 | 11,516 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 4.8 | 736 | 8,865 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.3 | 645 | 9,885 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.5 | 819 | 9,678 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.3 | 1,023 | 11,653 | 40.0% | 85.7% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 608 | 12,725 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.5 | 547 | 9,223 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.2 | 1,063 | 10,397 | 71.4% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 561 | 9,297 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 794 | 10,709 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.6 | 864 | 13,989 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 873 | 13,829 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.8 | 1,028 | 12,137 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.3 | 916 | 12,757 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.7 | 591 | 9,928 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.0 | 814 | 8,494 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.8 | 586 | 11,576 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.4 | 744 | 11,349 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 834 | 12,952 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.7 | 603 | 8,936 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.5 | 763 | 9,979 | 16.7% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 704 | 10,810 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 870 | 11,693 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 646 | 10,317 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.3 | 723 | 11,177 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 681 | 10,671 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 828 | 11,232 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.4 | 616 | 8,825 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.2 | 818 | 10,499 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.2 | 653 | 10,983 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.2 | 1,062 | 15,191 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.1 | 826 | 12,084 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.9 | 1,023 | 13,683 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 654 | 12,810 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,064 | 13,739 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 645 | 11,700 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 713 | 10,649 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Sylas vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sylas do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?
Nunu & Willump wins the Sylas vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 54.3% win rate compared to Sylas's 45.7%, a 8.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Sylas do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?
In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Sylas with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. Nunu & Willump players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Sylas do against Nunu & Willump in the late game?
In the late game, Sylas takes over the Sylas vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sylas vs Nunu & Willump matchup?
Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Sylas with a 54.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.6 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.
What is the best Sylas build against Nunu & Willump?
The best Sylas build against Nunu & Willump includes Shadowflame, Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Sylas runes against Nunu & Willump?
The best Sylas runes against Nunu & Willump use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Sylas vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sylas counter Nunu & Willump?
No, Sylas struggles against Nunu & Willump with only a 45.7% win rate. Nunu & Willump has the advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nunu & Willump's lead.
How do I play Sylas against Nunu & Willump?
When playing Sylas against Nunu & Willump, play cautiously and avoid Nunu & Willump's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nunu & Willump in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.