Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Kayn
VS
Champion 2
Nunu
vs

50.7%
Kayn win rate vs Nunu
Skill matchup — could go either way
554
Games Analyzed
50.7%
Kayn WR
49.3%
Nunu WR
+57
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Nunu
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Nunu
Level 3
Kayn
Level 6
Nunu
Level 6
Kayn
1 item
Nunu
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kayn is strongest mid game while Nunu peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Kayn deals AD damage while Nunu deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Nunu's Weakness
Nunu's main weakness: Snowball is dodgeable, weak dueling, R interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
Nunu Win Condition
Snowball ganks, objective control with Q, R zone
Recommended Items
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Nunu's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Nunu's burst
Nunu
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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Nunu's Worst Matchups
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