Best Nasus Counters and Counterpicks

Use RiftMind to compare Nasus counters, matchup deltas, observed win rates, expected win rates, role-specific counterpick data, and champions Nasus is good against for low and high Elo League of Legends drafts.

Updated 2026-09-20. Data is current for LoL patch 26.18 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 500 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.

Summary

Low Elo data lists Illaoi Top, Garen Top, Zaahen Top, Tahm Kench Top, Shen Top, Sion Top, Anivia Top, K'Sante Top, Urgot Top, and Yone Top as the strongest counters for Nasus. Nasus is listed as favorable into Vayne Top, Kennen Top, Vladimir Top, Warwick Top, Heimerdinger Top, Akali Top, Kayle Top, Tryndamere Top, Irelia Top, and Yasuo Top. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Detailed info:

Top 10 Low Elo Nasus Top same-role counters

  1. Illaoi Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Illaoi Top, 47.5% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 4,849 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Garen Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Garen Top, 47.5% observed win rate, -3.4 percentage points vs expected, 12,042 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Zaahen Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Zaahen Top, 49.7% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,899 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Tahm Kench Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Tahm Kench Top, 49.7% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,641 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Shen Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Shen Top, 49.2% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,715 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Sion Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Sion Top, 49.9% observed win rate, -2.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,167 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Anivia Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Anivia Top, 48.8% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 545 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. K'Sante Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs K'Sante Top, 55.0% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,961 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Urgot Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Urgot Top, 49.3% observed win rate, -2.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,576 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Yone Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Yone Top, 50.1% observed win rate, -1.9 percentage points vs expected, 6,538 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Nasus Top is good against

  1. Vayne Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Vayne Top, 60.7% observed win rate, +6.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,319 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Kennen Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Kennen Top, 57.0% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,265 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Vladimir Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Vladimir Top, 56.8% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 609 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Warwick Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Warwick Top, 55.0% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 846 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Heimerdinger Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Heimerdinger Top, 55.7% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,840 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Akali Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Akali Top, 56.3% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,404 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Kayle Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Kayle Top, 54.3% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,326 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Tryndamere Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Tryndamere Top, 55.1% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,468 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Irelia Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Irelia Top, 56.1% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,319 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Yasuo Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Yasuo Top, 56.9% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,677 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo Nasus all-role counters

  1. Bel'Veth Jungle - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Bel'Veth Jungle, 46.7% observed win rate, -6.0 percentage points vs expected, 510 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Lissandra Mid - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Lissandra Mid, 48.3% observed win rate, -5.1 percentage points vs expected, 633 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Sylas Mid - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Sylas Mid, 50.3% observed win rate, -4.7 percentage points vs expected, 917 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Sylas Jungle - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Sylas Jungle, 49.9% observed win rate, -4.6 percentage points vs expected, 927 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Yone Mid - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Yone Mid, 49.3% observed win rate, -4.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,435 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Anivia Mid - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Anivia Mid, 48.2% observed win rate, -4.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,689 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. LeBlanc Mid - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs LeBlanc Mid, 50.3% observed win rate, -4.1 percentage points vs expected, 511 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Yorick Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Yorick Top, 49.2% observed win rate, -4.1 percentage points vs expected, 632 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Caitlyn ADC - Low Elo data: Nasus Jungle vs Caitlyn ADC, 45.6% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,318 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Illaoi Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Illaoi Top, 47.5% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 4,849 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Nasus is good against

  1. Xerath Mid - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Xerath Mid, 59.9% observed win rate, +8.2 percentage points vs expected, 584 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Diana Mid - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Diana Mid, 60.4% observed win rate, +7.2 percentage points vs expected, 551 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Vayne Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Vayne Top, 60.7% observed win rate, +6.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,319 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Sivir ADC - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Sivir ADC, 59.4% observed win rate, +5.8 percentage points vs expected, 530 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Vi Jungle - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Vi Jungle, 59.8% observed win rate, +5.3 percentage points vs expected, 831 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Xerath Support - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Xerath Support, 58.4% observed win rate, +5.0 percentage points vs expected, 669 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Zed Mid - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Zed Mid, 59.6% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,878 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Fizz Mid - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Fizz Mid, 56.3% observed win rate, +4.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,172 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Kennen Top - Low Elo data: Nasus Top vs Kennen Top, 57.0% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,265 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Briar Jungle - Low Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Briar Jungle, 55.5% observed win rate, +4.0 percentage points vs expected, 890 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Nasus Top same-role counters

  1. Anivia Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Anivia Top, 45.0% observed win rate, -3.9 percentage points vs expected, 542 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. K'Sante Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs K'Sante Top, 50.0% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,640 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Camille Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Camille Top, 46.0% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,869 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Aatrox Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Aatrox Top, 48.5% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,876 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Ambessa Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Ambessa Top, 48.9% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,790 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Kled Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Kled Top, 46.6% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 626 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Yone Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Yone Top, 48.3% observed win rate, -2.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,710 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Garen Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Garen Top, 48.0% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 4,068 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Riven Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Riven Top, 47.5% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 809 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Sion Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Sion Top, 49.9% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,224 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo champions Nasus Top is good against

  1. Vladimir Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Vladimir Top, 59.1% observed win rate, +7.7 percentage points vs expected, 513 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Malphite Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Malphite Top, 55.7% observed win rate, +5.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,011 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Vayne Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Vayne Top, 57.6% observed win rate, +5.3 percentage points vs expected, 783 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Kennen Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Kennen Top, 54.6% observed win rate, +5.1 percentage points vs expected, 799 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Dr. Mundo Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Dr. Mundo Top, 56.6% observed win rate, +5.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,407 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Tryndamere Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Tryndamere Top, 54.4% observed win rate, +4.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,113 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Teemo Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Teemo Top, 53.1% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,023 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Kayle Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Kayle Top, 52.5% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 861 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Akali Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Akali Top, 54.7% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 919 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Irelia Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Irelia Top, 53.5% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,097 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Nasus all-role counters

  1. Sylas Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Sylas Mid, 44.2% observed win rate, -7.2 percentage points vs expected, 770 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Galio Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Galio Mid, 45.0% observed win rate, -6.2 percentage points vs expected, 511 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Lissandra Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Lissandra Mid, 43.5% observed win rate, -6.0 percentage points vs expected, 579 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Hwei Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Hwei Mid, 44.5% observed win rate, -5.9 percentage points vs expected, 510 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Aurelion Sol Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Aurelion Sol Mid, 45.5% observed win rate, -5.0 percentage points vs expected, 699 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Jhin ADC - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Jhin ADC, 47.0% observed win rate, -4.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,726 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Jayce Top - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Jayce Top, 48.7% observed win rate, -4.5 percentage points vs expected, 593 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Ambessa Top - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Ambessa Top, 47.5% observed win rate, -4.3 percentage points vs expected, 653 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Taliyah Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Taliyah Mid, 47.5% observed win rate, -3.9 percentage points vs expected, 550 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Anivia Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Anivia Top, 45.0% observed win rate, -3.9 percentage points vs expected, 542 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Nasus is good against

  1. Xerath Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Xerath Mid, 60.1% observed win rate, +10.1 percentage points vs expected, 521 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Vladimir Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Vladimir Top, 59.1% observed win rate, +7.7 percentage points vs expected, 513 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Zed Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Zed Mid, 57.0% observed win rate, +6.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,292 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Malphite Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Malphite Top, 55.7% observed win rate, +5.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,011 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Vayne Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Vayne Top, 57.6% observed win rate, +5.3 percentage points vs expected, 783 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Kennen Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Kennen Top, 54.6% observed win rate, +5.1 percentage points vs expected, 799 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Dr. Mundo Top - High Elo data: Nasus Top vs Dr. Mundo Top, 56.6% observed win rate, +5.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,407 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Vladimir Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Vladimir Mid, 55.7% observed win rate, +5.1 percentage points vs expected, 533 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Kassadin Mid - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Kassadin Mid, 55.0% observed win rate, +4.4 percentage points vs expected, 516 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Ekko Jungle - High Elo data: Nasus Mid vs Ekko Jungle, 54.7% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 521 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.