A data-driven breakdown of Nunu & Willump Support for patch 16.11: the most-played and highest-win-rate builds and runes, the matchups that beat Nunu & Willump, synergy partners, and how Nunu & Willump closes games — all from ranked Emerald+ data.
Nunu & Willump is an AP tank in the support, and on patch 16.11 they grade out as a solid mid-tier pick — a 49.2% win rate, 0.1% pick rate, 1,267 ranked games sampled. On the power curve, Nunu & Willump holds a fairly even power curve, staying relevant at every stage rather than relying on a single timing.
How Nunu & Willump wins: landing engage and starting fights on Nunu & Willump's terms, and grouped 5-v-5 teamfights, where Nunu & Willump tips the fight. The kit grades 7/10 engage, 7/10 teamfighting, 7/10 roaming. Nunu & Willump grades low on siege and mobility (3/10, 3/10), so don't take fights that turn on those dimensions.
The most-played core build is Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, Hextech Rocketbelt, Stormsurge, which holds a 42.1% win rate across 57 games this patch. The build above re-optimizes once you lock in the enemy composition.
And on the team side, Nunu & Willump gains the most from a Jhin (+5.6% pair win rate).
Most-played core build and runes for Nunu & Willump Support this patch, from Emerald+ ranked games. Pick the enemy team at the top of the page for a comp-specific build.
Champions whose presence raises Nunu & Willump's win rate most as Support, by pair WR delta over Nunu & Willump's solo performance.
Nunu & Willump is also played in these other roles this patch.
For full draft-time coaching with all 10 picks, use the Team Builder. To see Nunu & Willump's tier on this patch, see the Tier List.