Nunu & Willump Counters

The best champs outside of lane to counter Nunu & Willump include Zeri, Kalista, and Kai'Sa. These champions are all good at countering Nunu & Willump with decent win rates over 59%. Even if these Nunu & Willump counter picks are not chosen in your lane, it's not smart to take him into these matchups. They will often win against Nunu & Willump.

Conversely, if the enemy team picks either Swain or Tahm Kench, Nunu & Willump mains should seriously think about picking him, as he easily wins against these champions with win rates over 52% against both ofthem.

Use healing reduction to counter Nunu early game. This will handicap his Q and Smite abilities, preventing him from taking objectives easily and regaining health during lane or jungle encounters.

Employ disengage champions against Nunu. These can disrupt him while he's using his W and interrupt his Ultimate R, meaning less damage output on his part.

Overcome Nunu's high tankiness in the mid-game by focusing on damage output. His high health regeneration and damage protection can be a challenge, but a concentrated attack can break through his defenses.

Take advantage of Nunu's reliance on his Ultimate R. If you can avoid or survive this ability, Nunu will be more vulnerable and less impactful in team fights.

Don't underestimate Nunu's ganking potential. Stay vigilant of his W and his ability to create CC chains. Maintain vision on the map to anticipate his movements.

Be prepared for Nunu's strong early game and level 6 power spike. His frequent, effective ganks and emerging team fighting skills make him a threat, so exercise caution and strategic play.

Watch out for Nunu's late-game team fighting ability. He becomes very tanky and can easily frontline, making it challenging for the enemy team. Stay coordinated and focus on disabling him to tilt the fight in your favor.