Updated patch 26.18 · 1.5M high-elo games
Nasus
Juggernaut · physical (AD) damage
50.3%Win rate
2.2%Pick rate
7KGames
BTier · Top
Nasus is a Juggernaut that deals physical (AD) damage and brings slow. With little hard CC to play around, prioritize raw defensive stats over tenacity. Below is Nasus's highest-win-rate build from high-elo games; open the counter-build tool to tune it against your specific enemy team.
ABILITIES
PassiveSoul Eater
Nasus drains his foe's spiritual energy, giving him bonus Life Steal.
QSiphoning Strike
Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.
WWither
Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.
ESpirit Fire
Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.
RFury 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.
COMBAT PROFILE
PLAYING ASNasus
- 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 AGAINSTNasus
- 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.
CROWD CONTROL
Slowignores tenacityFROMW Wither
W WitherHover a crowd-control type to see which ability it comes from.
HIGHEST WIN-RATE BUILD
SKILL PRIORITY
Siphoning Strike (Q)Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.Q→Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.W50.3% WR3,106 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Siphoning Strike (Q)Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.QSiphoning Strike1
3
4
5
7
9
Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.WWither8
10
12
13
Spirit Fire (E)Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.ESpirit Fire2
14
15
17
18
Fury of the Sands (R)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.RFury of the Sands6
11
16
Fleet Footwork keystone
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
SUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Shield110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.Cost: 450
Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to buildMost common
CORE
Trinity Force36 Attack Damage
30% Attack Speed
333 Health
15 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Quicken
Attacking grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Cost: 3333 · 133 to build→
Frozen Heart75 Armor
400 Mana
20 Ability Haste
Winter's Caress
Reduce the Attack Speed of nearby champions by 20%.Cost: 2500 · 600 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build53.5% WR1163 games
Thornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build62% WR316 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build58.6% WR1187 gamesThornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build48% WR481 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build54% WR291 games
Jak'Sho, The Protean350 Health
45 Armor
45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience
After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.Cost: 3200 · 650 to build55.4% WR289 gamesThornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build51.9% WR285 gamesWhat players go
Based on 6606 games · 50.3% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Siphoning Strike (Q)Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.Q→Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.W51.6% WR1,446 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Siphoning Strike (Q)Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.QSiphoning Strike1
3
5
7
9
Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.WWither4
8
10
12
13
Spirit Fire (E)Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.ESpirit Fire2
14
15
17
18
Fury of the Sands (R)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.RFury of the Sands6
11
16
Fleet Footwork keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Inspiration
Glacial Augment
Unsealed Spellbook
First Strike
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All TradesSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Gustwalker HatchlingJungle Companions
Summon a Gustwalker that assists you against monsters.
The companion grows as you hunt monsters, empowering your Smite. When fully grown, it completes your Jungle Quest and grants Move Speed upon entering brush, increased when killing large monsters.Cost: 450Best opening
BOOTS
Boots of Swiftness55 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.Cost: 1000 · 700 to buildMost common
CORE
Protoplasm Harness600 Health
20 Ability Haste
Lifeline (0s)
Taking damage that would reduce your Health below 30% causes you to gain maximum Health for 5 seconds, then heal Health over the duration. While regenerating Health, you gain 15% increased Size, 10% Move Speed, and 25% Tenacity.Cost: 2600 · 900 to build→
Iceborn Gauntlet300 Health
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit and creates a frost field for 2s that Slows.Cost: 2900 · 800 to buildBuild every game
4TH ITEM
Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build60.1% WR700 gamesFrozen Heart75 Armor
400 Mana
20 Ability Haste
Winter's Caress
Reduce the Attack Speed of nearby champions by 20%.Cost: 2500 · 600 to build63.7% WR380 gamesJak'Sho, The Protean350 Health
45 Armor
45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience
After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.Cost: 3200 · 650 to build52.6% WR190 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Jak'Sho, The Protean350 Health
45 Armor
45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience
After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.Cost: 3200 · 650 to build57.3% WR227 gamesSpirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build58% WR193 gamesFrozen Heart75 Armor
400 Mana
20 Ability Haste
Winter's Caress
Reduce the Attack Speed of nearby champions by 20%.Cost: 2500 · 600 to build66.3% WR169 gamesWhat players go
Based on 2469 games · 51.6% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Siphoning Strike (Q)Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.Q→Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.W49.5% WR1,122 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Siphoning Strike (Q)Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.QSiphoning Strike1
3
4
5
7
9
Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.WWither8
10
12
13
Spirit Fire (E)Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.ESpirit Fire2
14
15
17
18
Fury of the Sands (R)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.RFury of the Sands6
11
16
Fleet Footwork keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Shield110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.Cost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to buildMost common
CORE
Trinity Force36 Attack Damage
30% Attack Speed
333 Health
15 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Quicken
Attacking grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Cost: 3333 · 133 to build→Frozen Heart75 Armor
400 Mana
20 Ability Haste
Winter's Caress
Reduce the Attack Speed of nearby champions by 20%.Cost: 2500 · 600 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Bandlepipes200 Health
15 Ability Haste
20 Armor
20 Magic Resist
Fanfare
Slowing or Immobilizing an enemy champion grants Fanfare for seconds. Fanfare grants you 20 Move Speed. While you have Fanfare, nearby allies, including yourself, gain Attack Speed.Cost: 2300 · 800 to build58.7% WR293 gamesSpirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build54% WR265 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build53.6% WR233 gamesBandlepipes200 Health
15 Ability Haste
20 Armor
20 Magic Resist
Fanfare
Slowing or Immobilizing an enemy champion grants Fanfare for seconds. Fanfare grants you 20 Move Speed. While you have Fanfare, nearby allies, including yourself, gain Attack Speed.Cost: 2300 · 800 to build50% WR72 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build29.4% WR51 gamesThornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build43.3% WR30 gamesJak'Sho, The Protean350 Health
45 Armor
45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience
After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.Cost: 3200 · 650 to build50% WR22 gamesWhat players go
Based on 1636 games · 49.5% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.W→Spirit Fire (E)Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.E46.7% WR31 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Siphoning Strike (Q)Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.QSiphoning Strike14
15
Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.WWither2
3
4
5
7
9
Spirit Fire (E)Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.ESpirit Fire1
8
10
12
13
Fury of the Sands (R)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.RFury of the Sands6
11
Arcane Comet keystone
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Arcane Comet
Stormraider's Surge
Deathfire Touch
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering StormInspirationGlacial AugmentUnsealed SpellbookFirst StrikeHextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash BackTriple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit DeliveryCosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All TradesSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
World AtlasCost: 400Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to buildMost common
CORE
Dream Maker200 Health
75% Base Health Regen
75% Base Mana Regen
9 Gold Per 10 Seconds
Dream Maker
Healing or Shielding another ally blows Dream Bubbles to them for 3 seconds. Their next Attack deals bonus magic damage On-Hit and the next damage they take is reduced.Active (4 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision.Cost: 400→Bandlepipes200 Health
15 Ability Haste
20 Armor
20 Magic Resist
Fanfare
Slowing or Immobilizing an enemy champion grants Fanfare for seconds. Fanfare grants you 20 Move Speed. While you have Fanfare, nearby allies, including yourself, gain Attack Speed.Cost: 2300 · 800 to buildBuild every game
Based on 92 games · 46.7% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Siphoning Strike (Q)Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.Q→Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.W57.5% WR33 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Siphoning Strike (Q)Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.QSiphoning Strike1
3
4
5
7
9
Wither (W)Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.WWither8
10
12
13
Spirit Fire (E)Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.ESpirit Fire2
14
15
17
Fury of the Sands (R)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.RFury of the Sands6
11
16
Fleet Footwork keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Shield110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.Cost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.Cost: 1200 · 600 to buildMost common
CORE
Trinity Force36 Attack Damage
30% Attack Speed
333 Health
15 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Quicken
Attacking grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Cost: 3333 · 133 to build→Frozen Heart75 Armor
400 Mana
20 Ability Haste
Winter's Caress
Reduce the Attack Speed of nearby champions by 20%.Cost: 2500 · 600 to buildBuild every game
Based on 80 games · 57.5% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
