Zyra vs Nunu & Willump JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump

Zyra vs Nunu & Willump

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlling river brush with plants to limit Nunu's snowball gank angles.
Use your root (E) to set up ganks and punish Nunu's approach from fog.
Focus on zoning and vision to mitigate Nunu's early objective and gank pressure.

Jungle Plan

Path for a solid full clear, then look to contest Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first.
Use brush control and (E) root to set up counter-ganks on Nunu's predictable fog gank routes.
Prioritize vision and pressure around early dragons and Herald when Nunu shows opposite side of the map.

Danger windows

Respect Nunu's (W) engage from fog, especially when lanes are overextended or lack vision.
Avoid fighting near objectives when Nunu has (Q) and Smite ready for secure advantage.
Be cautious during low-health clears or isolated river skirmishes where Nunu can force numbers advantage.

Early game

Clear your jungle efficiently to reach level 3 before contesting Scuttle or invading.
Coordinate with lanes that have priority to safely contest river vision and Scuttle crab.
Avoid isolated river fights early; wait for lane CC or vision advantage before engaging.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your root (E) and plant poke, enabling stronger counter-gank setups.
Level 3 increases your seed control, enhancing brush dominance and gank follow-up potential.
Level 6 (R) transforms teamfights, allowing you to punish grouped enemies and secure objectives.

Win conditions

Convert brush and root control into successful counter-ganks and objective setups.
Use (R) to zone enemies in clustered fights, enabling your team to secure dragons or Herald.
Deny Nunu's tempo by tracking his pathing and punishing his isolated camps or overextensions.