Nunu & Willump vs Gragas JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump vs Gragas

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Nunu & Willump's superior clear speed and objective control to pressure early dragons and Rift Heralds before Gragas can respond.
Avoid isolated duels with Gragas; instead, leverage (W) angles and lane CC to create numbers advantages for ganks and objective fights.
This matchup is a control vs teamfight scenario where Nunu & Willump must convert early tempo into objective leads and repeated ganks.

Jungle Plan

Path to gank lanes where (W) angles and ally CC can chain with your root and knockup for guaranteed follow-up.
Contest first dragon or Rift Herald aggressively if lanes show priority or Gragas is on the opposite side of the map.
Use fast clears with (Q) to maintain tempo and look for counter-jungling opportunities when Gragas commits to slow full clears or risky invades.

Danger windows

Beware of (E) stun engage from fog or short range, especially when lanes cannot assist in counter-ganks.
Avoid isolated river fights before you have lane priority or vision control, as Gragas can use (R) to disrupt your team.
Be cautious contesting objectives when (E) and (R) are off cooldown and his lanes lack pressure, increasing risk of losing smite fights.

Early game

Start with a full clear using (Q) to maintain health and tempo, then prioritize first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky 1v1s.
Avoid fighting Gragas early unless you have lane priority or numbers advantage, as his (E) stun and (R) displacement can punish isolated fights.
Use (W) to approach ganks from fog and force Gragas's team to ward deeper, denying him safe river control.

Power spikes

At first dragon or Rift Herald spawn, use (Q) plus Smite to secure objectives quickly and force fights on your terms.
At level 6, layer (R) after (W) or ally CC to maximize zone control and punish Gragas if he mispositions.
Respect Gragas's level 6 when (R) can isolate or disengage; avoid committing without vision and lane support.

Win conditions

Convert successful ganks into immediate dragon or Rift Herald starts to snowball objective leads.
Use (W) to create unpredictable gank angles and force Gragas's team to overextend wards, then punish with counter-jungling.
Deny Gragas safe farming by tracking his pathing and forcing fights when you have numbers advantage or objective control.