
NasusMatchups
Master every matchup: stats-driven builds, runes, skills, and laning insights, combined with Master-Tier tips and community contributions.
| Matchup | Threat | Games | WR | Gold @ 15 | Gold Diff | Tips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Garen | Very Hard | 620 | 46% | -642 | -1,563 | 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. | |
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. 46.3% WR 566 Matches Summoner Spells![]() ![]() 47.8% WR 138 Matches Skill Order![]() 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 ![]() Wither Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time. 3 8 10 12 13 ![]() Spirit Fire Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it. 2 14 15 ![]() 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 16 Nasus vs Garen Runes![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 47.3% WR349 Matches Starting Items![]() ![]() ![]() 49.2% WR 185 Matches Core Items![]() ![]() ![]() 52.0% WR 25 Matches 4th Item Options![]() 66.7% WR60 Matches ![]() 55.6% WR54 Matches ![]() 54.8% WR31 Matches 5th Item Options![]() 66.7% WR27 Matches ![]() 46.7% WR15 Matches ![]() 36.4% WR11 Matches 6th Item Options![]() 50.0% WR6 Matches ![]() 25.0% WR4 Matches ![]() 66.7% WR3 Matches Laning Phase (@15 min)Gold Diff-642 CS Diff-16 XP Diff-409 Ally Ganks1.13 Enemy Ganks0.78 End of GameTotal Gold Diff-1,563 Total CS Diff-27 Split Push | |||||||
![]() DrMundo | Even | 421 | 49% | -38 | +443 | 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. | |
![]() Singed | Very Hard | 414 | 50% | -393 | +180 | Singed will always have the advantage in this matchup due to his various playstyles, which usually involve proxying after the first few waves. Your goal is to stack as much as possible and not try to chase him down unless there is a clear kill opportunity. | |
![]() Ornn | Hard | 411 | 43% | -324 | +689 | This is not an easy matchup due to his W and Grasp combo. In higher ELO, you should also take Grasp, focusing on stacking while avoiding his Q so he can't set up his E knock-up. Rushing Sheen is non-negotiable. With Lethal Tempo, the strategy is to survive early and then look for an all-in with 150+ stacks. | |
![]() Aatrox | Very Hard | 394 | 48% | -1,065 | -991 | Whole matchup is about dodging all of his abilities pre-6, you outscale Aatrox very quickly post 6 and post sheen | |
![]() Unknown(904) | Very Hard | 372 | 47% | -560 | -557 | ||
![]() Kayle | Very Hard | 364 | 51% | +88 | -55 | Kayle can only pressure you early game with Dblade and lethal tempo. Avoid early trades before you have stacks and items and you should be fine. Try to trade ults at six since yours has a much lower cooldown than hers. When you are going to fight her avoid taking poke damage beforehand and stay healthy. Moreover, avoid engaging when her lethal tempo stacks are up, but understand you will win an allin regardless even if they are up. | |
![]() Darius | Very Hard | 361 | 47% | -1,027 | -1,336 | 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. | |
















































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