Nasus is a powerful toplaner who scales infinitely and excels at split-pushing and dueling. His unique Q ability "Siphoning Strike" gains permanent bonus damage when killing units, transforming him into an unstoppable force in the late game.

Key Abilities

• Q (Siphoning Strike): Gains permanent stacks on unit kills, primary damage source
• W (Wither): Slows enemy movement and attack speed
• E (Spirit Fire): AoE damage and armor reduction
• R (Fury of the Sands): Bonus health, size, and AoE damage

Optimal Skill Order

1. Q > W > E (Standard)
2. Place 1-2 points in E early against ranged matchups
3. Take W at level 4-5
4. Always max Q first after early levels

Core Build Path Starting Items:

• Doran's Shield + Health Potion
• Cloth Armor + 4 Health Potions (vs AD)

Core Items:

1. Divine Sunderer/Trinity Force (Rush Sheen first)
2. Plated Steelcaps/Mercury Treads
3. Spirit Visage
4. Dead Man's Plate
5. Thornmail
6. Gargoyle Stoneplate

Early Game Strategy

• Focus on safely farming Q stacks
• Avoid trades before first item
• Use E to farm from range if needed
• Save mana for Q stacking
• Call jungler if heavily pressured

Mid-Late Game

• Split push when strong enough
• Join team for important objectives
• Target priority: Towers > Inhibitors > Dragon/Baron
• Use Wither on key targets in teamfights
• Stack Q whenever possible

Tips & Tricks

• Time Teleport usage around large minion waves
• Use ultimate before engaging in fights
• Stack Q on jungle camps when safe
• Track enemy jungler to avoid ganks while stacking
• Build defensively after core damage item

Counters & Weaknesses

• Vulnerable to early aggression
• Weak against ranged tops
• Can be kited in teamfights
• Requires time to scale
• Susceptible to early dives

Runes Primary (Precision):

• Conqueror
• Triumph
• Legend: Tenacity
• Last Stand

Secondary (Resolve):

• Conditioning
• Unflinching

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