
Nasus Top Season 15 Build Guide: Best Runes & Item Builds (54.2% WR)
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:
- Prioritize survival over Q stacks in early game
- Avoid early fights and conserve Flash
- Focus on split pushing mid to late game
- Group with team when necessary
- 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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