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Nasus

Build for Bot
Soul EaterPSiphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireEFury of the SandsR
Updated 20 minutes ago · Patch 26.19
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Tier
A
Win rate
52.9%
Win rate change
+52.9%
Pick rate
0%
Ban rate
20.4%
Games
17
High-elo games

Runes

44.4% (9)

Precision

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand

Resolve

DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling

Summoner spells

FlashGhost
50.0% 10

Skill priority

Siphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireE
53.3% 15

Start

Doran's ShieldHealth Potion30.0%
Doran's HelmHealth Potion75.0%

Boots

Ionian Boots of Lucidity66.7%
Plated Steelcaps60.0%

Vision

Stealth Ward0.4 control wards / game

First back usually around 3:35

Glowing Mote50.0%13%
Rejuvenation BeadGlowing MoteGlacial Buckler100.0%6%

Completed items

  1. Ionian Boots of Lucidity166.7%8:46
  2. Essence Reaver240.0%14:35
  3. Frozen Heart344.4%15:13
  4. Trinity Force457.1%15:17
  5. Spirit Visage550.0%23:07
When items get finished
051015202530
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Essence Reaver
Frozen Heart
Trinity Force
Spirit Visage

Median finish time in minutes, from the games that built each item.

Situational

  • Thornmail50.0%
  • Jak'Sho, The Protean66.7%
  • Protoplasm Harness100.0%
  • Serylda's Grudge50.0%
  • Iceborn Gauntlet50.0%
  • Infinity Edge50.0%
  • Fiendhunter Bolts100.0%
  • Winter's Approach50.0%

Skill path

Siphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireEMost popular leveling order
Skill path
Siphoning StrikeQ14579
WitherW28101213
Spirit FireE314151718
Fury of the SandsR61116

Toughest matchups

These champions counter Nasus

Not enough games against specific opponents yet.

Best matchups

Nasus beats these champions

Not enough games against specific opponents yet.

Win rate by game length

Nasus scales: the longer, the better
< 25 min1 game25-30 min7 games30-35 min4 games35+ min5 games

Average gold vs the lane opponent at 15:00: -1,969 (15 games)

Damage breakdown

Physical75%Magic23%True2%

Similar champions

Playing as Nasus

  • Paying attention to last hitting with Siphoning Strike will have a large impact at the end of a game.
  • If you're solo, Spirit Fire is a great way to farm a lane. It can be bad if you're in a lane with 2 and you push too far. Find the right balance between Siphoning Strike last hits and AoE farming.
  • If you have low defenses, people will focus you down even during your ultimate. Try buying some survivability items even in your DPS builds.

Playing against Nasus

  • While transformed by his ultimate, Nasus is stronger than most champions in the League. Engage him only if you have a clear advantage.
  • Max rank Wither is a very effective counter to Attack Damage characters, so try to avoid getting caught alone by it.
  • Nasus is prone to being kited. Try not to engage him at full Health.

Official tips from Riot