NasusMatchups Spreadsheet
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Optimized Nasus builds, runes, skill orders, and matchup strategies — plus expert tips and guides for every Nasus matchup. Brought to you by League of Matchups, your source for counter-picking insights.
| Matchup | Threat | Games | WR | Gold @ 15 | Gold Diff | Tips | |
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 Aatrox  | Very Hard | 175 | 51% | -828 | -760 | Whole matchup is about dodging all of his abilities pre-6, you outscale Aatrox very quickly post 6 and post sheen | |
Skill Priority Q Siphoning Strike Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.  W Wither Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.  E Spirit Fire Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it. 51.49% WR 134 Matches Summoner Spells  51.85% WR 54 Matches Skill OrderQ Siphoning Strike Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target. 1 4 5 7 9 W Wither Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time. 2 8 10 12 13 E Spirit Fire Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it. 3 14 15  R Fury of the Sands Nasus unleashes a mighty sandstorm that batters nearby enemies. While the storm rages, he gains increased Health, Attack Range, damages nearby enemies, has a reduced cooldown on Siphoning Strike, and gains bonus Armor and Magic Resistance. 6 11                       45.8% WR72 Matches       Starting Items   47.1% WR 51 Matches Core Items   66.7% WR 3 Matches 4th Item Options 75.0% WR12 Matches 100.0% WR8 Matches  33.3% WR6 Matches 5th Item Options83.3% WR6 Matches  75.0% WR4 Matches 75.0% WR4 Matches 6th Item Options 100.0% WR2 Matches 100.0% WR2 Matches  100.0% WR1 Matches Laning Phase (@15 min)Gold Diff-828 CS Diff-26 XP Diff-602 Ally Ganks1.41 Enemy Ganks1.18 KDA1 / 2 / 1 End of GameTotal Gold Diff-760 Total CS Diff-23 Total XP Diff0 KDA4 / 5 / 5 Split Push | |||||||
 DrMundo | Hard | 166 | 49% | -189 | -192 | This is a very easy matchup. Take Lethal Tempo and focus on stacking as much as you can. Your first purchases should be Ionian Boots of Lucidity and Sheen to maximize your stacking potential. | |
 Garen | Very Hard | 164 | 49% | -550 | -1415 | This is a major counter at all stages of the game. Your only real window to fight is after level 7 with Lethal Tempo, if he uses his Q on you while you are near full health. A crucial tip is to use your ultimate *before* he silences you if you are in his lethal range, as you won't be able to cast it otherwise. | |
 Jax | Very Hard | 137 | 53% | -812 | -941 | The aery approach similar to Darius is very effective in this matchup although the standard fleet setup is fine. Go Aery scorch, biscuit delivery, manaflow band, Doran's Ring, and start your e. Ward the bush near you and walk with your wave level 1 to make sure he cant zone you from xp. Last hit the minions with your e and try to hit him as well. Keep spamming your e on him and space his q range. Get him low enough that he can't jump on you and then start free stacking. | |
 Renekton | Very Hard | 132 | 57% | -566 | -425 | This is a nearly unplayable matchup and a recommended dodge. If you do play it, you must stay above 70% health at all times. Take Lethal Tempo, rush Sheen, and avoid taking damage for farm. He can close the gap very easily. You will only be able to win the 1v1 after you have completed Trinity Force. | |
 Darius | Very Hard | 124 | 40% | -627 | -1041 | Go Aery, scorch,biscuit delivery and start e. Farm minions and poke darius with every e you use. Try to use it when your manaflow band is up. Put three points into your e and then max q. Don't play for stacks in this lane. Play to poke him down and have lane and wave control. Do not get frozen on early game. Be careful of his level 1 cheese. | |
 Fiora | Very Hard | 121 | 42% | -488 | -1329 | This is an extremely difficult matchup, often worth dodging in high ELO. If you play it, your goal is to stack until you have Sheen. Sidestepping her W is a lane-winning move. You must play around her vitals; try not to stand in the direction they spawn, and if she all-ins you, position yourself against a wall to block access to a vital. | |
 Sion | Very Hard | 117 | 48% | -708 | -736 | This matchup has become harder. Take Grasp and rush Sheen. In the early levels, focus on stacking and using your Grasp procs. Let the wave push to you. You must avoid his E to prevent him from landing a fully charged Q. After level 7, do not let waves crash into your tower. | |