Master Yi vs Nunu & Willump JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Master Yi into Nunu & Willumpmedium

Overview

Use superior clear speed to outfarm and outscale Nunu & Willump's early objective pressure.
Avoid early river fights without lane priority to minimize vulnerability to his ganks and CC.
Focus on farming efficiently and entering fights after key enemy crowd control is used to maximize reset potential.

Complete full clears early to hit item spikes and avoid forced Smite fights where Nunu excels.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first and provide support against counter-ganks.
Track Nunu's pathing and position near lanes with priority to counter-gank his early ganks.

Beware level 3-4 river fights where Nunu can engage with and chain CC.
Avoid isolated Scuttle fights without lane priority or vision to prevent collapses.
Be cautious during forced Smite contests and low-health clears to not get punished by Nunu's objective control.

Prioritize a fast full clear to reach level 3 before contesting Scuttle or river camps.
Avoid early river skirmishes unless your lanes have priority and vision to back you up.
Look for counter-invade opportunities when Nunu commits to one side of the jungle.

At level 6, use to chase resets after Nunu commits his CC.
After your first core item, increase sustained damage and objective take speed to punish messy fights.
Respect Nunu's early dragon or Herald starts empowered by plus Smite; contest or ward early.

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.

Tactical tip

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