Xin Zhao Jungle counters Nunu & Willump hard (46.2% win rate) based on 574 games. This matchup is really difficult for Nunu & Willump players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nunu & Willump Jungle vs Xin Zhao Jungle in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 56.1% in this matchup.
With 2.3% popularity, Nunu & Willump constantly encounters meta-dominant Xin Zhao (5.6%, 13th place out of 63 Jungle champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Nunu & Willump performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Phase Rush + Axiom Arcanist combination (81.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Liandry's Torment, Frozen Heart, Kaenic Rookern, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 46.2% to 56.1% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Nunu & Willump faces both matchup (46.15%) and farming disadvantages (5.02 vs 5.81/min). With a 0.79 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Xin Zhao leads in both matchup win rate (53.9%) and damage (663 vs 531/min). Nunu & Willump must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Nunu & Willump maintains better KDA (2.70, 23rd place vs 42nd for Xin Zhao), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A |
| 46.2% | Matchup Winrate | 53.9% |
| 50.31% | Role Winrate | 50.44% |
| #26 | Winrate Rank | #23 |
| 2.3% | Pickrate | 5.6% |
| 2.7 | Average KDA | 2.5 |
| 414 | Gold per Minute | 408 |
| 5.02 | CS/Min | 5.81 |
| 0.17 | Wards per Minute | 0.20 |
| 531 | Damage per Minute | 663 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Nunu & Willump deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Xin Zhao deals mainly physical damage (86.37%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Xin Zhao, ranking 44th (versus 63rd for Nunu & Willump) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.5 versus 2.7) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Nunu & Willump player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Xin Zhao player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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