Nasus Top Guide: Pro Video Tips & Matchup Analysis

Nasus Top Guide: Pro Video Tips & Matchup Analysis

By Marcus Chen

March 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM

Nasus Champion Guide & Matchup Analysis

Nasus, ancient jackal-headed warrior

Nasus, ancient jackal-headed warrior

Key Tips for Success:

  • Prioritize survival in the laning phase over Q stacks
  • Avoid early fights and conserve Flash
  • Focus on split pushing in mid to late game
  • Join team fights when necessary

Favorable Matchups:

  • Yasuo (57.2% WR)
  • Aurora (55.9% WR)
  • Akali (55.6% WR)
  • Gwen (55.0% WR)
  • Malphite (54.6% WR)
  • Dr. Mundo (54.6% WR)

Challenging Matchups:

  • Ryze (43.6% WR)
  • Warwick (44.0% WR)
  • Shen (45.1% WR)
  • Sion (45.6% WR)
  • Kled (45.9% WR)
  • Ambessa (46.2% WR)

Best Duo Synergies:

  • Darius (55.4% WR)
  • Karthus (53.7% WR)
  • Zac (52.7% WR)
  • Yorick (52.3% WR)
  • Rek'Sai (52.1% WR)
  • Evelynn (52.0% WR)

Strategic Gameplay:

  1. Focus on farming safely during early game
  2. Stack Q ability whenever possible without risking death
  3. Transition to split pushing once sufficiently farmed
  4. Use teleport strategically to join important team fights
  5. Scale into late game where Nasus becomes a formidable threat

Note: Success with Nasus requires patience and strategic farming in the early game to become a late-game powerhouse. Proper wave management and timing are crucial for maximizing effectiveness.

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