Jax vs Nunu & Willump JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jax vs Nunu & Willump

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Focus on out-scaling Nunu by avoiding early isolated fights and leveraging Jax's superior dueling power after item spikes.
Prioritize river vision control to limit Nunu's snowball engage angles and reduce his early gank threat.

Jungle Plan

Use pathing that maximizes side-lane pressure after hitting key item spikes to force Nunu into reactive plays.
Invade or counter-jungle when Nunu is on the opposite side and your lanes have priority.
Convert successful ganks into immediate dragon or Rift Herald setups with vision control to deny Nunu uncontested objectives.

Danger windows

Beware of Nunu's early gank engages with (W) from fog and follow-up CC; maintain deep vision to avoid surprise attacks.
Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Nunu's CC and sustain give him advantage.
Be cautious during objective setups when Nunu can combine (Q) and Smite for strong secure power, especially if lanes lack priority.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit level 4 quickly and prepare for counter-ganks or objective contests.
Avoid early 1v1 duels since Nunu's sustain and gank pressure are strong; track his pathing to anticipate ganks.
Contest Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to safely deny Nunu vision and objective control.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants durability and damage to win extended fights; use it to challenge Nunu's ganks and duels.
Two-item spike significantly boosts Jax's splitpush and dueling threat; force side-lane pressure to capitalize.
Respect Nunu's first dragon or Herald spawn where (Q) plus Smite gives him strong objective control; contest vision aggressively.

Win conditions

Convert superior dueling and scaling into side-lane pressure to force Nunu and his team to respond, creating map advantages.
Use vision and lane priority to safely invade and steal camps when Nunu commits to early objectives.
Deny Nunu uncontested objectives by punishing his early attempts with timely counter-ganks and vision control.