Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Spirit Fire
Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.
Passive
Soul Eater
Nasus drains his foe's spiritual energy, giving him bonus Life Steal.
Q
Siphoning Strike
Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.
R (Ultimate)
Fury 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.
W
Wither
Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.
Playing As Nasus
- -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 Against Nasus
- -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.
Lore
Nasus is an imposing, jackal-headed Ascended being from ancient Shurima, a heroic figure regarded as a demigod by the people of the desert. Fiercely intelligent, he was a guardian of knowledge and peerless strategist whose wisdom guided the ancient empire of Shurima to greatness for many centuries. After the fall of the empire, he went into self-imposed exile, becoming little more than a legend. Now that the ancient city of Shurima has risen once more, he has returned, determined to ensure it never falls again.
About Nasus, the Curator of the Sands
Nasus is an imposing, jackal-headed Ascended being from ancient Shurima, a heroic figure regarded as a demigod by the people of the desert. Fiercely intelligent, he was a guardian of knowledge and peerless strategist whose wisdom guided the ancient empire of Shurima to greatness for many centuries. After the fall of the empire, he went into self-imposed exile, becoming little more than a legend. Now that the ancient city of Shurima has risen once more, he has returned, determined to ensure it never falls again.
How to Play Nasus
Playing Nasuseffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a fighter, Nasus benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- 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 Against Nasus
- 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.
Nasus Counters and Matchups
Nasus's toughest matchup this patch is Kayle. Conversely, Nasus performs strongly into Kaisa.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Nasus
Riot rates Nasus's difficulty at 6/10. Nasus sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.