Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Xin Zhao's superior early dueling and level 3 power to contest scuttle crab and invade Nunu & Willump's jungle camps.
Prioritize aggressive river control and objective setup to deny Nunu & Willump's early objective access and gank paths.

Jungle Plan

Focus pathing around camps where you can force fights using your dueling strength against Nunu's slower clears.
Fight for first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to ensure safe river control.
Track Nunu's gank paths and be ready to counter-gank early, especially when his (W) is on cooldown.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early when Nunu can collapse with (W) engage and (E) root.
Be cautious during forced smite fights on dragon or Rift Herald as Nunu's sustain and zone control can outlast you.
Watch for enemy laner roams that enable Nunu to collapse; maintain vision and path accordingly to avoid multi-man ganks.

Early game

Start on your strong clear side to reach level 3 faster and contest the first scuttle before Nunu arrives.
Avoid early river fights without vision since Nunu's (W) and (R) can punish overextensions.
Use your clear speed and dueling to invade or counter-invade when Nunu is on the opposite side of the map.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full kit; use this to force early river skirmishes and invade Nunu's jungle.
Post-level 6, use (R) to zone Nunu and his team in objective fights and isolate him during skirmishes.
Respect Nunu's first dragon or Herald spawn where his (Q) plus Smite secure objectives quickly; contest these with lane priority.

Win conditions

Convert early dueling advantage into securing first dragons and Rift Herald to snowball your lanes.
Deny Nunu jungle camps and scuttle control to starve his experience and gold, forcing him behind.
Use superior river control and objective pressure to enable your team’s lane priority and create mid-game skirmish opportunities.