Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Focus on controlling jungle tempo to deny Xin Zhao early farm and invade opportunities.
Prioritize river vision and scuttle control to limit Xin Zhao's pathing and gank angles.
This is a control vs snowball matchup where you leverage objective control and repeated ganks to outpace Xin Zhao's early dueling.

Jungle Plan

Use fogged (W) angles to gank lanes with priority and convert successful ganks into immediate objective starts.
Fight for first Scuttle only when nearby lanes can move first and maintain river control to limit Xin Zhao's access.
Track Xin Zhao's pathing and counter-gank his early river pressure while avoiding isolated duels without lane support.

Danger windows

Beware Xin Zhao's early level 3-6 all-in windows, especially near isolated jungle entrances without lane backup.
Avoid forced Smite fights near contested objectives when Xin Zhao has his ultimate available to zone you out.
Watch for Xin Zhao's river pathing when your lanes lack priority, as he can set up counterganks or invade your jungle.

Early game

Execute a fast, healthy first clear to reach river scuttle before Xin Zhao can contest it.
Avoid early invades unless you have lane priority and vision support to punish Xin Zhao's predictable pathing.
Prioritize securing scuttle crabs to deny Xin Zhao vision and restrict his map movement.

Power spikes

Spike at first dragon or Herald spawn when (Q) plus Smite enable strong objective control; convert ganks into immediate objective pressure.
Level 6 (R) adds zone control and burst follow-up, so layer (R) after (W) or ally CC to punish Xin Zhao caught in your CC chain.
Respect Xin Zhao's level 3 power spike with (E) and (Q) ready, as he can force all-ins in river or jungle fights.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle control and scuttle dominance into securing Rift Herald and Dragon before Xin Zhao can contest.
Use superior vision and cooldown tracking to invade Xin Zhao's jungle safely and deny his farm.
Coordinate ganks with lanes that have priority to punish Xin Zhao's pathing and snowball leads into teamfight advantages.