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How to Play NasusTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Nasus Top build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Soul EaterPSiphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireEFury of the SandsR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchB#27of 61 Top champions
Win rate51.9%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate2.8%29th most picked Top
Ban rate9.7%

Nasus Top Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (2.8% pick rate, 50.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.1% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Fleet FootworkKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
ResolveSECONDARY
Second Wind
Unflinching
SHARDS

Summoner spells

GhostGhostTeleportTeleport

Skill order

Siphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireEMax Q first
Siphoning Strike14579
Wither28101213
Spirit Fire31415
Fury of the Sands611

Item build

2.8% pick
StartingDoran's ShieldHealth PotionDoran's Shield + Health Potion
Core buildTrinity ForceTrinity ForceFrozen HeartFrozen HeartSpirit VisageSpirit Visage
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalTrinity ForceTrinity ForceFrozen HeartFrozen HeartSpirit VisageSpirit VisageThornmailThornmailIceborn GauntletIceborn GauntletEssence ReaverEssence Reaver

Nasus Top meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Nasus holds a 51.9% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.14, 0.2 points above the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 27th highest win rate of 61 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.8% pick rate (29th most played in the role) and a 9.7% ban rate, Nasus gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Patch 26.14 was good to Nasus Top: the tier rating climbed from C to B after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At B tier, Nasus works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Nasus Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Garen (45.8% win rate for Nasus) and Mordekaiser (46.3% win rate for Nasus): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Jayce (56.4%) and DrMundo (53.9%) are the matchups to look for, where Nasus wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Nasus matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Nasus good in Patch 26.14?

Nasus is B tier Top in Patch 26.14 with a 51.9% win rate, 2.8% pick rate, and 9.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Nasus Top after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Nasus Top?

The best Nasus Top build in Patch 26.14 uses Trinity Force, Frozen Heart, Spirit Visage with the Fleet Footwork keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Nasus Top is B tier with 51.9% win rate this patch.

Who counters Nasus?

Champions that counter Nasus in Patch 26.14 include Garen (45.8% Nasus win rate), Mordekaiser (46.3% Nasus win rate), Yone (46.8% Nasus win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Nasus?

To climb with Nasus Top in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Wave management, Using teleport, and Splitpush. Wave management: Wave management is one of League of Legends fundamentals. Using teleport: Teleport is a versatile tool in you skill set that requires thoughtful usage.