Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 35Updated 9/11/2026, 8:21:47 PM
Confidence: Medium-4.3% vs 50%35 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Nunu & Willump edge
Nunu & Willump has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Nunu & Willump edge
Kled needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Nunu & Willump edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Even
If Kled reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
Sample-basedHard
- Sample win rate for Kled is 45.7% in this matchup.
- Nunu & Willump statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Kled into Nunu & Willump — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Nunu & Willump can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Kled page (Top): Conqueror Build · 45.8% WR · 59 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 73Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM