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Nasus

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Soul EaterPSiphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireEFury of the SandsR
Updated 26 hours ago · Patch 26.19
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Tier
S
Win rate
52.5%
Win rate change
+3.3%
Pick rate
5.1%
Ban rate
20.5%
Games
2,998
High-elo games

Runes

52.9% (1,893)

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

GhostTeleport
50.9% 1,353

Skill priority

Siphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireE
52.5% 2,545

Start

Doran's ShieldHealth Potion53.2%
Doran's HelmHealth Potion52.8%

Boots

Ionian Boots of Lucidity54.1%
Plated Steelcaps49.4%

Vision

Stealth Ward0.3 control wards / game

First back usually around 4:03

Sheen55.3%10%
BootsGlowing Mote42.5%4%

Build order

  1. Sheen
  2. Boots
  3. Glowing Mote
  4. Ionian Boots of Lucidity
  5. Ruby Crystal
  6. Long Sword
  7. Phage
  8. Dagger
  9. Long Sword
  10. Trinity Force
  11. Cloth Armor
  12. Hearthbound Axe

Completed items

  1. Ionian Boots of Lucidity154.1%8:40
  2. Trinity Force253.4%15:17
  3. Frozen Heart355.3%21:14
  4. Spirit Visage458.6%23:40
When items get finished
051015202530
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Trinity Force
Frozen Heart
Spirit Visage

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

Situational

  • Thornmail55.5%
  • Iceborn Gauntlet56.9%
  • Jak'Sho, The Protean58.0%
  • Randuin's Omen56.2%
  • Dead Man's Plate57.0%
  • Essence Reaver50.4%
  • Force of Nature58.3%
  • Sundered Sky60.7%

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

Best matchups

Nasus beats these champions

Win rate by game length

Nasus holds up at every stage
< 25 min757 games25-30 min994 games30-35 min779 games35+ min468 games

Average gold vs the lane opponent at 15:00: -667 (2624 games)

Damage breakdown

Physical76%Magic22%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