- Avg Place
- 4.67
- Top 4 rate
- 45.6%
- Pick Rate
- 2.7%
Nasus TFT Build & Best Items · Set 16 · Legacy
Shurima
4 Cost- Set
- 16
- Games
- 20,349
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Nasus items in Set 16, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 20,349 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Spirit Visage, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor- Best full build
- 51.7%top 4
- First component
- Giant's Belt
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 45.6%
- Games
- 20,349
Best items for Nasus in TFT Set 16
20,349 ranked gamesNasus 's best-in-slot items are Spirit Visage, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor. Spirit Visage is the standout: 46.7% top 4 when Nasus holds it, and players put it on Nasus in 12% of games.
- Top 4
- 46.7%
- vs Nasus avg
- +1.1%
- Played
- 12%
- Top 4
- 47.9%
- vs Nasus avg
- +2.3%
- Played
- 9%
- Top 4
- 47.5%
- vs Nasus avg
- +1.9%
- Played
- 9%
Best Nasus builds (3 items)
The best full Nasus build is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage: 51.7% top 4 over 149 games, 6.1 points better than Nasus on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tank | 149 | 51.7% +6.1% | 19.5% | 4.16 |
| Tank | 253 | 48.6% +3.0% | 12.3% | 4.36 |
  | Tank | 171 | 48.5% +2.9% | 25.7% | 4.26 |
| Tank | 155 | 43.9% −1.7% | 11.0% | 4.81 |
| Tank | 184 | 32.6% −13.0% | 7.1% | 5.16 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Nasus held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Nasus builds by role
100% of full Nasus builds are defensive items — players use Nasus as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Nasus 's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 51.7% top 4 · 149 games
Every Nasus item ranked – TFT Set 16
Spirit Visage is the most reliable item on Nasus : 46.7% top 4 and held in 12% of games, against 45.6% for Nasus overall.
Top 4 vs Nasus average (45.6%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Visage | 5,161 | 12.0% | 46.7% | 46.7% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 3,870 | 9.0% | 47.9% | 47.9% |
| Warmog's Armor | 3,677 | 8.6% | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Dragon's Claw | 2,953 | 6.9% | 50.1% | 50.1% |
| Sunfire Cape | 2,895 | 6.8% | 51.3% | 51.3% |
| Bramble Vest | 2,402 | 5.6% | 46.9% | 46.9% |
 Steadfast Heart | 1,658 | 3.9% | 54.6% | 54.6% |
 Ionic Spark | 1,089 | 2.5% | 51.8% | 51.8% |
 Protector's Vow | 1,024 | 2.4% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
 Thief's Gloves | 873 | 2.0% | 47.9% | 47.9% |
 Evenshroud | 751 | 1.8% | 53.1% | 53.1% |
 Bloodthirster | 738 | 1.7% | 40.8% | 40.8% |
 Titan's Resolve | 618 | 1.4% | 44.2% | 44.2% |
 Adaptive Helm | 600 | 1.4% | 54.7% | 54.7% |
 Sterak's Gage | 511 | 1.2% | 43.6% | 43.6% |
Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.
Does Nasus need 3 items?
Yes — Nasus wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 49.8% of the time, against 39.1% with two. 61% of Nasus boards get all three.
- No items
- 40.8%23% of boards
- 1 item
- 38.7%9% of boards
- 2 items
- 39.1%10% of boards
- 3 items
- 49.8%61% of boards
What to slam on Nasus
Nasus 's best builds use Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.
Component priority
Item slam planner
Tap the components you hold. Completed items are ranked by their top-4 rate on Nasus .
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Nasus emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 22 different emblems, 31 artifacts and 36 radiant items on Nasus . The strongest so far is Warden Emblem at 66.7% top 4.
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Nasus build FAQ – TFT Set 16
What are the best items for Nasus in TFT Set 16?
The best items for Nasus are Spirit Visage (46.7%), Gargoyle Stoneplate (47.9%), and Warmog's Armor (47.5%), ranked by top-4 rate when Nasus holds them. Nasus finishes top 4 45.6% of the time overall, based on 20,349 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Nasus ?
The strongest full build on Nasus is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage: 51.7% top 4 and a 4.16 average placement over 149 games.
What should I slam first on Nasus ?
Prioritise Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak: Nasus 's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Crownguard has the best top-4 rate on Nasus .
Should Nasus be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Nasus builds are defensive items — players use Nasus as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Nasus 's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Does Nasus need three items?
Yes — Nasus wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 49.8% of the time, against 39.1% with two. 61% of Nasus boards get all three.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Nasus ?
Warden Emblem is the strongest special item tracked on Nasus : 66.7% top 4 over 132 games.