Nasus Top Season 15 Build Guide: Best Runes & Item Builds (54.2% WR)

Nasus Top Season 15 Build Guide: Best Runes & Item Builds (54.2% WR)

By Marcus Chen

March 17, 2025 at 09:56 AM

Fleet Footwork Nasus stands as one of the strongest late-game top laners, excelling in split pushing and dueling. Here's the optimal build for maximum effectiveness:

Core Build:

  • Trinity Force (First Item)
  • Ionian Boots of Lucidity
  • Frozen Heart
  • Spirit Visage
  • Thornmail
  • Jak'Sho, The Protean

Summoner Spells:

  • Ghost
  • Teleport

Runes:

  • Fleet Footwork
  • Triumph
  • Legend: Haste
  • Last Stand
  • Second Wind
  • Unflinching

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Strong Against:

  • Yasuo (57.3% WR)
  • Akali (56.0% WR)
  • Aurora (55.6% WR)
  • Gwen (54.9% WR)
  • Malphite (54.5% WR)

Weak Against:

  • Ryze (43.1% WR)
  • Warwick (44.2% WR)
  • Shen (45.2% WR)
  • Sion (45.5% WR)
  • Kled (46.1% WR)

Key Tips:

  1. Prioritize survival over Q stacks in early game
  2. Avoid early fights and conserve Flash
  3. Focus on split pushing mid to late game
  4. Group with team when necessary
  5. Build defensive items based on enemy composition

Alternative Build Options:

  • Phase Rush with Manaflow Band for better mobility
  • Grasp of the Undying for tankier playstyle
  • Frozen Heart rush against heavy AD comps

Best Synergies:

  • Darius (55.4% WR)
  • Karthus (53.8% WR)
  • Zac (52.7% WR)
  • Yorick (52.5% WR)
  • Evelynn (51.9% WR)

Current win rate with recommended build: 54.2% based on 6,843 matches in Emerald+ rank.

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