Nunu & Willump vs Zed JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump vs Zed

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use Nunu & Willump's superior early clear speed and (Q) sustain to maintain jungle tempo and pressure objectives quickly.
Prioritize securing early dragons and Rift Herald with (Q) plus Smite to leverage objective control against Zed's weaker isolated dueling.
Avoid isolated 1v1 fights with Zed unless lanes provide immediate support or numbers advantage from (W) and CC chains.

Jungle Plan

Path to gank lanes with strong CC follow-up and convert successful ganks into immediate dragon or Rift Herald attempts.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority and can assist; otherwise, secure your own jungle and prepare for counter-ganks.
Track Zed's jungle location to counter-gank his early pressure and use (W) angles through fog for surprise ganks and objective setups.

Danger windows

Beware of early invade attempts from Zed before you reach level 3 or secure Scuttle, especially if lanes lack priority.
Avoid isolated river fights or forced smite contests without vision and lane control, as Zed's burst and mobility can punish you.
Be cautious when clearing camps at low health or when lanes are pushed away, increasing risk of losing smite fights or counter-jungling.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit level 3 quickly and prepare to contest or secure first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Use (W) to gank lanes that can follow up and punish Zed's early jungle pathing or overextensions.
Avoid invading or fighting Zed early without lane priority, as his burst and mobility can punish isolated Nunu & Willump.

Power spikes

At first dragon or Rift Herald spawn, use (Q) plus Smite to secure objectives quickly and force Zed to contest under disadvantage.
At level 6, layer (R) after (W) or allied CC to maximize zone control and punish enemies caught in your CC chain.
Respect Zed's level 3 combo unlock and level 6 (R) availability by avoiding isolated fights without lane support or cooldown advantage.

Win conditions

Convert fast clears and repeated ganks into early dragon and Rift Herald control to build map leads.
Use (W) angles and CC chains to create numbers advantage in skirmishes, denying Zed isolated fights.
Track Zed's movements to counter-gank effectively, deny his scaling by contesting camps, and leverage objective control to win mid-game teamfights.