Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Nasus  TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.67
1st Place
10.3%
Top 4
45.6%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Nasus TFT Build

Set 16
BShurima iconShurima4 Cost icon4 Cost
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Nasus build for TFT Set 16 with 51.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Steadfast Heart, Ionic Spark, and Sunfire Cape. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Nasus builds: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (51.68% top four rate, +6.11% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (48.62% top four rate, +3.05% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (48.54% top four rate, +2.97% difference)

Average Placement:4.16
Top 4 Rate:51.68%
Top 4 Diff:+6.11%
First Place Rate:19.46%
Pick Rate:0.73%
Average Placement:4.36
Top 4 Rate:48.62%
Top 4 Diff:+3.05%
First Place Rate:12.25%
Pick Rate:1.24%
Average Placement:4.26
Top 4 Rate:48.54%
Top 4 Diff:+2.97%
First Place Rate:25.73%
Pick Rate:0.84%

Nasus Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Nasus in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Nasus 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.

1
Chain Vest - Priority 1 component for Nasus  in TFT
Chain VestFound in 6 builds
2
Negatron Cloak - Priority 2 component for Nasus  in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 4 builds
3
Giant's Belt - Priority 3 component for Nasus  in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 4 builds
4
Sparring Gloves - Priority 4 component for Nasus  in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
5
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 5 component for Nasus  in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Nasus ?

Chain Vest

Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Nasus , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Sunfire Cape, Protector's Vow, which are core items for maximizing Nasus 's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Nasus , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Nasus 's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Nasus , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Nasus 's effectiveness.

Nasus Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Nasus 's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
  • Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Nasus 's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Nasus in Set 16

RecommendedNasus is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Nasus achieves up to +6.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 45.6%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Nasus provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate45.1%
Top 4 Diff vs Base-0.5%
Average Placement4.55
First Place Rate15.1%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate45.6%
Best Build Diff+6.1%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Nasus Itemization in Set 16

Good Item Scaling

Nasus 's optimal items provide +6.1% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.

Weak Average Placement

Even when itemized, Nasus only achieves 4.55 average placement.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Nasus achieves 15.1% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 4-cost champion, Nasus has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Nasus Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Nasus itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Nasus has a base top four rate of 45.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Nasus item build achieves a 51.7% top four rate, representing a +6.1% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Nasus achieves 45.1% top four rate (-0.5% vs base) with 4.55 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Nasus achieves a 15.1% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Nasus a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Nasus

  • When Nasus fits naturally into your composition's traits
  • When you have item components that build Nasus 's best items
  • When Nasus is your primary late-game carry option

When NOT to Itemize Nasus

  • When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
  • When Nasus 's optimal items don't match your available components

Best Nasus Items in TFT Set 16

The best Nasus item is Steadfast Heart with a 54.64% win rate (+9.07% vs base), 15.85% first place rate, and 3.87% pick rate. The most popular is Spirit Visage with a 12.04% pick rate and 46.66% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.30%. The top three Nasus items are Steadfast Heart, Ionic Spark, and Sunfire Cape.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Chain VestSparring Gloves
A54.64%+9.07%15.85%3.87%1,658
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
B51.79%+6.22%14.46%2.54%1,089
Chain VestGiant's Belt
C51.30%+5.73%14.26%6.75%2,895
4
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
B50.78%+5.21%16.30%2.39%1,024
5
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
C50.12%+4.55%14.13%6.89%2,953
6
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
A47.88%+2.31%15.84%2.04%873
7
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
C47.86%+2.29%13.90%9.03%3,870
8
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
C47.54%+1.97%14.17%8.58%3,677
9
Chain VestChain Vest
A46.92%+1.35%15.12%5.60%2,402
10
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
C46.66%+1.09%13.87%12.04%5,161

Best Nasus Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Nasus artifact item is Eternal Pact with a 83.33% win rate (+37.76% vs base), 11.93% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dusk with a 1.11% pick rate and 47.26% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 16.20%. The top three Nasus artifact items are Eternal Pact, Luden's Tempest, and Aegis of Dawn.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D83.33%+37.76%11.93%0.03%12
F64.29%+18.72%10.67%0.03%14
C55.10%+9.53%11.97%1.08%461
4B52.23%+6.66%15.85%0.37%157
5D50.00%+4.43%14.08%0.12%50
6B49.28%+3.71%15.47%0.81%347
7C49.02%+3.45%14.09%0.36%153
8D48.28%+2.71%11.87%0.54%232
9D47.80%+2.23%10.84%1.01%431
10C47.37%+1.80%13.73%0.13%57
11F47.26%+1.69%12.46%1.11%474
12C46.62%+1.05%14.15%1.00%429
13C46.15%+0.58%12.67%0.97%416
14C45.45%-0.12%13.83%0.05%22
15B44.71%-0.86%14.81%0.20%85
16C44.17%-1.40%13.96%0.76%326
17C41.98%-3.59%14.00%0.38%162
18A41.34%-4.23%16.20%0.42%179
19F39.91%-5.66%12.29%0.52%223
20-37.76%-7.81%0.00%0.23%98
21C37.04%-8.53%13.52%0.06%27
22C34.88%-10.69%14.89%0.10%43
23F33.33%-12.24%11.54%0.03%15
24D27.27%-18.30%15.12%0.03%11

Best Nasus Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Nasus radiant item is Radiant Nashor's Tooth with a 88.89% win rate (+43.32% vs base), 14.23% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 0.64% pick rate and 48.18% win rate. Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate has the highest first place rate at 19.65%. The top three Nasus radiant items are Radiant Nashor's Tooth, Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
C88.89%+43.32%14.23%0.04%18
D81.82%+36.25%11.39%0.03%11
A75.00%+29.43%13.97%0.03%12
4B70.00%+24.43%16.76%0.02%10
5C57.49%+11.92%14.29%0.48%207
6D54.84%+9.27%12.48%0.07%31
7D53.64%+8.07%12.75%0.61%261
8D52.78%+7.21%11.82%0.42%180
9B51.72%+6.15%12.34%0.14%58
10B51.67%+6.10%13.73%0.28%120
11D51.19%+5.62%11.96%0.20%84
12B51.16%+5.59%12.50%0.30%129
13C48.37%+2.80%9.45%0.36%153
14D48.18%+2.61%11.76%0.64%274
15A48.15%+2.58%14.80%0.06%27
16B47.37%+1.80%10.57%0.04%19
17F47.11%+1.54%13.64%0.28%121
18F46.67%+1.10%10.23%0.03%15
19F46.34%+0.77%9.65%0.10%41
20D45.03%-0.54%12.22%0.35%151
21F44.05%-1.52%9.79%0.20%84
22S42.42%-3.15%16.81%0.15%66
23D40.91%-4.66%10.17%0.05%22
24D40.00%-5.57%13.61%0.02%10
25A37.70%-7.87%19.65%0.57%244
26B35.00%-10.57%14.26%0.05%20
27B32.79%-12.78%14.26%0.14%61
28B30.00%-15.57%13.01%0.02%10
29B27.27%-18.30%12.92%0.05%22

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Nasus Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasus 's best build in Set 16?

The best Nasus build in TFT Set 16 features Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage as core items. This build has a 51.68% win rate and is picked 0.73% of the time. First place rate: 19.46%, avg placement: 4.16.

What is the best item for Nasus ?

Steadfast Heart is the best item for Nasus with a 54.64% win rate and 3.87% pick rate across 1,658 matches.

Which item is most popular on Nasus ?

Spirit Visage is the most popular item on Nasus with a 12.04% pick rate. It has a 46.66% win rate across 5,161 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Nasus ?

The top 3 items for Nasus are Steadfast Heart, Ionic Spark, and Sunfire Cape. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Nasus 's kit.

How many matches do the Nasus item builds have?

The Nasus item build data is based on 25,602 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Steadfast Heart on Nasus ?

Steadfast Heart is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 54.64% win rate on Nasus .

What components should I prioritize for Nasus in TFT Set 16?

Priority components for Nasus are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Nasus 's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Nasus in TFT?

On carousel for Nasus TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Nasus 's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Nasus in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Nasus is a strong item holder with a 51.7% win rate when properly itemized. Nasus should be a priority for your items in Nasus comps.

Is Nasus a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Nasus is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 45.6% to 51.7%. Nasus scales well with items.

What is Nasus 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?

Nasus 's top 4 rate when itemized is 45.1%. With proper items, Nasus matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Nasus emblem?

The best emblem for Nasus is Warden Emblem with a 66.67% win rate. This emblem activates the Warden trait on Nasus , providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Nasus radiant item?

The top radiant item for Nasus is Radiant Nashor's Tooth with a 88.89% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Nasus artifact?

The best artifact for Nasus is Eternal Pact with a 83.33% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Nasus 's kit.