Nunu & Willump vs Rengar JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump vs Rengar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Nunu & Willump's superior clear speed and (Q) sustain to maintain jungle tempo and pressure early objectives.
Avoid isolated duels with Rengar; instead, leverage (W) gank angles and lane CC to create numbers advantages and force objective plays.
Control river vision and use (W) from fog to threaten lanes and contest Scuttle when allied lanes have priority.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing to gank lanes where (W) can be used from fog for surprise engages and follow up with (E) root to lock down targets.
Use (Q) plus Smite to secure early dragons or Rift Herald quickly after winning skirmishes or ganks.
Track Rengar's jungle position and invade opposite side when lanes have priority to deny his farm and tempo.

Danger windows

Early invade timing when Rengar uses brush control and empowered abilities; avoid overextending without lane support.
Isolated river fights without vision or lane priority increase risk of Rengar's lethal picks.
Forced Smite fights at objectives when Rengar has priority and brush control can lead to unfavorable duels.

Early game

Start full clear with (Q) to maximize health and clear speed, enabling early river presence.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks against Rengar's invade attempts.
Avoid early isolated fights; path to gank lanes with CC follow-up and convert successful ganks into immediate objective starts.

Power spikes

First dragon or Herald spawn: Use (Q) plus Smite to force early objectives and convert ganks into map leads.
Level 6: Layer (R) after (W) or allied CC to maximize zone control and punish enemies caught in CC chains.
Respect Rengar's level 6 stealth and empowered (E) root; avoid isolated river fights where he can pick off targets.

Win conditions

Convert repeated successful ganks using (W) into fast dragon or Rift Herald takes with (Q) and Smite.
Deny Rengar farm by invading opposite jungle side when lanes have priority and track his pathing to counter-gank.
Use (R) zone control in teamfights to lock down Rengar and prevent his assassination attempts, enabling your team to capitalize on objective control.