
Nasus Top Lane Guide: Expert Tips & Champion Matchups
Nasus is a powerful late-game champion who excels at split-pushing and dueling. Here's a comprehensive guide to mastering the Curator of the Sands.

Nasus, ancient jackal-headed warrior
Best 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 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)
Essential Tips:
- Prioritize survival over stack farming in early game
- Avoid early fights and conserve Flash
- Focus on split-pushing during mid and late game
- Be ready to group for team fights when needed
- Stack Q whenever safely possible to maximize late-game potential
Advanced Strategy:
- Early Game: Play safe, farm under tower if needed
- Mid Game: Focus on side lanes and stack gathering
- Late Game: Split push and force enemies to respond to your pressure
- Team Fights: Save ultimate for maximum impact and target priority enemies
Combat Tactics:
- Use Wither on priority targets
- Time Spirit Fire for maximum wave clear
- Stack Q on cannon minions when possible
- Coordinate ultimate usage with team engages
This disciplined approach to playing Nasus will help maximize his late-game potential while minimizing early game weaknesses.
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