Nasus TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.55
1st Place
10.8%
Top 4
49.2%
Pick Rate
11.3%

NasusTFT Build

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches504,936
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Nasus build for TFT Set 17 with 65.6% top 4 rate. Top items: Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

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Set 17 Nasus builds: Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (65.64% top four rate, +16.46% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (60.88% top four rate, +11.70% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (52.92% top four rate, +3.74% difference)

Average Placement:3.79
Top 4 Rate:65.64%
Top 4 Diff:+16.46%
First Place Rate:10.57%
Pick Rate:0.31%
Average Placement:4.03
Top 4 Rate:60.88%
Top 4 Diff:+11.70%
First Place Rate:9.46%
Pick Rate:0.43%
Average Placement:4.42
Top 4 Rate:52.92%
Top 4 Diff:+3.74%
First Place Rate:8.33%
Pick Rate:0.32%

Nasus Component Priority Order in Set 17

When playing Nasus in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak 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 7 builds
2
Giant's Belt - Priority 2 component for Nasus in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
3
Negatron Cloak - Priority 3 component for Nasus in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 5 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 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, which are core items for maximizing Nasus's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Nasus, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Nasus's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Nasus, appearing in 5 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.

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 Giant's Belt 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 17

High PriorityNasus is a high-priority itemization target in Set 17. The best Nasus item build achieves a 65.6% top four rate, which is +16.5% higher than Nasus's base rate of 49.2%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate53.4%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+4.2%
Average Placement4.34
First Place Rate8.6%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate49.2%
Best Build Diff+16.5%
Champion Cost1-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Nasus Itemization in Set 17

Excellent Item Scaling

Nasus's best item build provides +16.5% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 1-cost champion, Nasus is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Nasus Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Nasus itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Nasus has a base top four rate of 49.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Nasus item build achieves a 65.6% top four rate, representing a +16.5% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Nasus achieves 53.4% top four rate (+4.2% vs base) with 4.34 average placement.

Itemized Nasus has a 8.6% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.

When to Itemize Nasus

  • When you find Nasus early and can build around it as your primary carry
  • When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
  • When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Nasus's key items
  • When you can commit to 3-starring Nasus through slow rolling

When NOT to Itemize Nasus

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Nasus Items in TFT Set 17

The best Nasus item is Bramble Vest with a 63.88% win rate (+14.70% vs base), 14.87% first place rate, and 3.52% pick rate. The most popular is Thief's Gloves with a 8.75% pick rate and 55.99% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.25%. The top three Nasus items are Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heartcommon.andWithCommaIonic Spark.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Chain VestChain Vest
A63.88%+14.70%14.87%3.52%2,854
Chain VestSparring Gloves
A62.00%+12.82%15.70%3.33%2,700
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
A60.77%+11.59%15.29%2.83%2,297
4
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
B60.07%+10.89%14.35%7.97%6,464
5
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
B60.01%+10.83%16.25%3.05%2,473
6
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
B59.56%+10.38%13.84%3.94%3,197
7
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
B56.52%+7.34%13.97%7.15%5,803
8
Chain VestGiant's Belt
C56.41%+7.23%13.75%7.05%5,722
9
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B55.99%+6.81%16.20%8.75%7,099
10
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
C54.28%+5.10%13.34%7.67%6,221
11
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
A48.89%-0.29%14.59%2.00%1,624
12
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D47.12%-2.06%13.60%3.23%2,621
13
Chain VestRecurve Bow
C45.46%-3.72%12.98%3.75%3,040
14
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
C43.75%-5.43%13.10%4.51%3,655

Best Nasus Artifact Items in TFT Set 17

The best Nasus artifact item is Dawncore with a 75.00% win rate (+25.82% vs base), 15.61% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Thresh's Lantern with a 0.26% pick rate and 63.08% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 17.24%. The top three Nasus artifact items are Dawncore, The Indomitablecommon.andWithCommaZhonya's Paradox.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
C75.00%+25.82%15.61%0.01%12
B72.92%+23.74%15.15%0.12%96
B65.22%+16.04%15.93%0.03%23
4C63.08%+13.90%12.28%0.26%214
5A57.14%+7.96%17.24%0.07%56
6B57.14%+7.96%13.94%0.08%63
7C56.67%+7.49%13.36%0.07%60
8C55.29%+6.11%11.65%0.10%85
9B54.67%+5.49%14.79%0.09%75
10C48.89%-0.29%13.07%0.06%45
11D46.62%-2.56%12.73%0.18%148
12D46.03%-3.15%11.85%0.08%63
13D45.83%-3.35%10.33%0.09%72
14C43.59%-5.59%13.88%0.10%78
15D43.55%-5.63%13.68%0.08%62
16D42.86%-6.32%11.97%0.08%63
17D42.86%-6.32%12.21%0.05%42
18D42.11%-7.07%12.81%0.02%19
19F38.89%-10.29%10.08%0.18%144
20-38.46%-10.72%0.00%0.02%13
21B38.10%-11.08%14.74%0.03%21
22D36.17%-13.01%12.91%0.06%47
23F35.90%-13.28%10.13%0.05%39
24F34.04%-15.14%9.90%0.06%47
25D33.33%-15.85%10.76%0.04%30
26C30.43%-18.75%12.69%0.03%23
27C22.22%-26.96%14.47%0.03%27
28D21.74%-27.44%13.87%0.03%23

Best Nasus Radiant Items in TFT Set 17

The best Nasus radiant item is Radiant Evenshroud with a 84.21% win rate (+35.03% vs base), 9.68% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.25% pick rate and 58.71% win rate. Radiant Hextech Gunblade has the highest first place rate at 15.97%. The top three Nasus radiant items are Radiant Evenshroud, Radiant Bramble Vestcommon.andWithCommaRadiant Sunfire Cape.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B84.21%+35.03%9.68%0.02%19
D80.00%+30.82%10.93%0.01%10
A77.78%+28.60%13.29%0.03%27
4A73.33%+24.15%15.32%0.02%15
5C72.73%+23.55%13.07%0.01%11
6A72.73%+23.55%15.97%0.01%11
7C71.43%+22.25%9.91%0.02%14
8F70.59%+21.41%13.05%0.02%17
9F64.71%+15.53%10.16%0.02%17
10C64.29%+15.11%12.77%0.02%14
11B62.50%+13.32%13.98%0.03%24
12C61.54%+12.36%10.38%0.03%26
13D61.54%+12.36%10.13%0.02%13
14D61.11%+11.93%14.26%0.02%18
15C58.82%+9.64%11.21%0.02%17
16C58.71%+9.53%13.77%0.25%201
17D55.00%+5.82%14.27%0.02%20
18C54.55%+5.37%13.01%0.01%11
19D53.33%+4.15%11.95%0.02%15
20C50.00%+0.82%11.56%0.02%20
21F50.00%+0.82%14.04%0.03%22
22D46.15%-3.03%11.87%0.03%26
23F43.75%-5.43%13.15%0.02%16
24D43.75%-5.43%14.81%0.02%16
25B40.00%-9.18%15.75%0.01%10
26F37.50%-11.68%9.91%0.03%24
27F27.27%-21.91%9.14%0.01%11
28C7.14%-42.04%13.52%0.02%14

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Nasus Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasus's best build in Set 17?

The best Nasus build in TFT Set 17 features Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor as core items. This build has a 65.64% win rate and is picked 0.31% of the time. First place rate: 10.57%, avg placement: 3.79.

What is the best item for Nasus?

Bramble Vest is the best item for Nasus with a 63.88% win rate and 3.52% pick rate across 2,854 matches.

Which item is most popular on Nasus?

Thief's Gloves is the most popular item on Nasus with a 8.75% pick rate. It has a 55.99% win rate across 7,099 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Nasus?

The top 3 items for Nasus are Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark. 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 55,770 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Bramble Vest on Nasus?

Bramble Vest is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 63.88% win rate on Nasus.

What components should I prioritize for Nasus in TFT Set 17?

Priority components for Nasus are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. 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 17?

Yes, Nasus is a strong item holder with a 65.6% 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 17?

Yes, Nasus is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 49.2% to 65.6%. Nasus scales well with items.

What is Nasus's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?

Nasus's top 4 rate when itemized is 53.4%. 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 Primordian Emblem with a 56.08% win rate. This emblem activates the Primordian trait on Nasus, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Nasus radiant item?

The top radiant item for Nasus is Radiant Evenshroud with a 84.21% 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 Dawncore with a 75.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Nasus's kit.