Zyra vs Nunu & Willump JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Zyra into Nunu & Willumpmedium

Overview

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

Path for a full clear, then contest Scuttle when lanes can move first.
Use brush control and root to set up counter-ganks on Nunu's fog gank routes.
Prioritize vision and pressure around early dragons and Herald when Nunu shows opposite side.

Respect Nunu's engage from fog, especially on overextended lanes.
Avoid fights near objectives when Nunu has and Smite ready for secure advantage.
Be cautious during low-health clears or isolated river skirmishes where Nunu can force numbers advantage.

Clear your jungle efficiently to hit level 3 before contesting Scuttle crab.
Contest Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and can follow your plays.
Avoid isolated river fights early; wait for lane CC or vision advantage before engaging.

Level 2 unlocks your root and plant poke, enhancing counter-gank setups.
Level 3 increases seed control, boosting brush dominance and gank follow-up potential.
Level 6 transforms teamfights, punishing clustered enemies and securing objectives.

Convert brush and root control into successful counter-ganks and objective setups.
Use to zone enemies in clustered fights, enabling dragon or Herald takes.
Track Nunu's pathing to punish isolated camps or overextensions and deny his tempo.

Tactical tip

For Zyra vs Nunu & Willump, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.

Updated Jul 5, 2026