Master Yi vs Nunu & Willump JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Nunu & Willump

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Master Yi must leverage superior clear speed and scaling to punish Nunu & Willump's early objective control and gank attempts.
Focus on maintaining jungle tempo and avoiding early river fights without lane priority to minimize Nunu & Willump's gank threat.

Jungle Plan

Full clear early to reach item spikes and avoid forced smite fights where Nunu's objective control is strongest.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first and provide support to prevent counter-ganks.
Track Nunu's pathing and counter-gank his early ganks by positioning near lanes with priority and vision.

Danger windows

Beware level 3-4 river fights where Nunu can engage with (W) and chain CC.
Avoid isolated Scuttle fights without lane priority or vision to prevent being collapsed on.
Be cautious during forced Smite contests and low-health clears to not fall victim to Nunu's objective control and gank follow-ups.

Early game

Prioritize a fast full clear to hit level 3 before contesting Scuttle or river camps.
Avoid early river skirmishes unless lanes have priority and vision to support an invade.
Use camp sequencing to maintain tempo and look for counter-invade chances when Nunu commits to one side.

Power spikes

Reach level 6 to unlock (R) for reset potential; enter fights after Nunu uses his CC to maximize cleanup chances.
Complete first core item to improve sustained damage and objective take speed, enabling punishes on messy fights.
Respect Nunu's early dragon or Herald starts empowered by (Q) plus Smite; contest or ward early to prevent free objectives.

Win conditions

Use superior dueling and clear speed post-level 6 to invade and deny Nunu camps, securing Scuttle control.
Convert jungle tempo into objective pressure by coordinating with lanes that have priority to punish Nunu's river presence.
Focus on scaling through efficient farming and reset fights to become the primary carry in teamfights and skirmishes.