Nunu & Willump vs Jax JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump vs Jax

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use Nunu & Willump's superior early clear speed and objective control to pressure Jax through fast dragon and Herald attempts.
Avoid isolated duels with Jax; rely on gank setups and lane CC to create numbers advantages before engaging.
Prioritize river control and fog angles with (W) to threaten unexpected ganks and deny Jax safe pathing.

Jungle Plan

Path to gank lanes that can chain CC with (W) and (E), converting flashes into immediate dragon or Herald attempts.
Contest river vision and Scuttle crabs aggressively when lanes have priority to deny Jax safe crossing and objective access.
Counter-jungle opposite side camps only when enemy Jax shows on far side or after successful ganks to leverage tempo and deny his scaling.

Danger windows

Be wary of (E) stun window, especially when isolated or during early clears with low health.
Avoid river fights when Jax has priority on side lanes or after he uses (Q) to leap in without (E) available.
Respect Jax's scaling into two-item spikes where isolated fights become heavily unfavorable.

Early game

Start with a full clear using (Q) to maintain health and tempo, enabling early river presence.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks against Jax's moderate early pressure.
Avoid early isolated fights where Jax can use (E) to stun and punish; instead path toward lanes with CC follow-up.

Power spikes

First dragon or Herald spawn: use (Q) plus Smite to secure objectives quickly after ganks.
Level 6: layer (R) after (W) or ally CC to maximize zone control and punish Jax caught in CC chains.
Respect Jax's level 6 (R) power spike and item scaling; avoid extended fights without lane or cooldown advantage.

Win conditions

Convert successful ganks into immediate dragon or Rift Herald control using (Q) plus Smite for secure.
Use (W) to create unexpected gank angles and force Jax's team to over-ward, opening counter-jungle opportunities.
Deny Jax free farm by tracking his pathing and forcing fights when his (E) is down or lanes have priority to prevent his scaling.