Nunu & Willump vs Zac JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump vs Zac

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use Nunu & Willump's faster clear and (Q) sustain to maintain jungle tempo and pressure Zac early.
Focus on objective control and repeated ganks to leverage Zac's weaker early dueling and invade resistance.
Avoid isolated fights; rely on (W) angles and lane CC to create numbers advantage for ganks and objectives.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize early Scuttle control only if nearby lanes can move first and support counter-ganks.
Use (W) to approach ganks from unexpected angles, punishing Zac's predictable river paths and lower invade resistance.
Convert successful ganks into immediate dragon or Rift Herald attempts to leverage (Q) plus Smite secure power and deny Zac scaling opportunities.

Danger windows

Zac's early levels before his tank scaling are dangerous if caught isolated; avoid solo fights without lane support.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Zac has lane priority or can flank with (E) from fog.
Low-health clears or forced Smite fights without vision and lane priority increase risk of being counter-invaded or losing objectives.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize tempo and be ready to contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Use (W) from fog for early ganks, especially when Zac is pathing on the opposite side or after his first clear.
Avoid invading Zac early unless lanes can collapse; instead, focus on securing dragon or Herald when Zac shows on the far side of the map.

Power spikes

At first dragon or Herald spawn, use (Q) plus Smite to force early objectives and punish Zac's slower early tempo.
At level 6, layer (R) after (W) or allied CC to zone and burst enemies caught in your chain, increasing gank threat.
Respect Zac's level 6 engage potential with (E) and (R) knockups; avoid isolated fights when his ultimate is available.

Win conditions

Use fast clears and (W) ganks to build early map leads and force Zac away from camps and objectives.
Convert gank pressure into dragon and Rift Herald control to deny Zac scaling and teamfight power.
Maintain river vision and track Zac's pathing to set up counter-ganks and objective fights where your CC chain and (R) zone control excel.