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1 CostBest Nasus build for TFT Set 17 with 57.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Nasus builds: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (56.98% top four rate, +8.75% difference); Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Titan's Resolve (51.27% top four rate, +3.04% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (51.11% top four rate, +2.88% difference)
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.
Why These Components for Nasus?
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 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 is the 3rd priority component for Nasus, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Bloodthirster, 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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Nasus Itemization in Set 17
Nasus's optimal items provide +8.7% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Even when itemized, Nasus only achieves 4.59 average placement.
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 48.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Nasus item build achieves a 57.0% top four rate, representing a +8.7% 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 48.2% top four rate (-0.1% vs base) with 4.59 average placement.
Itemized Nasus has a 6.9% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓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 higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested
✗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 17
The best Nasus item is Bramble Vest with a 55.63% win rate (+7.40% vs base), 14.35% first place rate, and 3.58% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 10.58% pick rate and 45.82% win rate. Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 17.22%. The top three Nasus items are Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 55.63% | +7.40% | 14.35% | 3.58% | 773 | ||
 | A | 53.24% | +5.01% | 15.53% | 2.58% | 556 | ||
 | A | 51.35% | +3.12% | 16.63% | 2.07% | 446 | ||
| 4 |  | C | 50.91% | +2.68% | 14.28% | 6.65% | 1,436 | |
| 5 |   | D | 50.79% | +2.56% | 12.91% | 6.13% | 1,323 | |
| 6 |  | B | 50.78% | +2.55% | 14.42% | 3.85% | 831 | |
| 7 | | C | 50.34% | +2.11% | 13.50% | 7.51% | 1,621 | |
| 8 | | A | 50.26% | +2.03% | 17.22% | 3.60% | 776 | |
| 9 | | C | 49.49% | +1.26% | 13.81% | 5.89% | 1,271 | |
| 10 | | D | 46.75% | -1.48% | 13.36% | 8.76% | 1,891 | |
| 11 | | C | 46.43% | -1.80% | 13.92% | 5.59% | 1,206 | |
| 12 |  | D | 45.82% | -2.41% | 13.74% | 10.58% | 2,283 | |
| 13 | | B | 43.78% | -4.45% | 15.86% | 2.87% | 619 |
Best Nasus Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Nasus artifact item is Rapid Firecannon with a 82.35% win rate (+34.12% vs base), 11.04% first place rate, and 0.08% pick rate. The most popular is Evelynn's Instinct with a 0.30% pick rate and 67.19% win rate. The Indomitable has the highest first place rate at 15.23%. The top three Nasus artifact items are Rapid Firecannon, Void Gauntlet, and Evelynn's Instinct.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 82.35% | +34.12% | 11.04% | 0.08% | 17 | ||
| B | 69.23% | +21.00% | 12.45% | 0.06% | 13 | ||
| D | 67.19% | +18.96% | 9.26% | 0.30% | 64 | ||
| 4 | A | 66.67% | +18.44% | 15.23% | 0.07% | 15 | |
| 5 | F | 61.54% | +13.31% | 7.60% | 0.06% | 13 | |
| 6 | D | 60.87% | +12.64% | 13.36% | 0.11% | 23 | |
| 7 | C | 54.55% | +6.32% | 11.82% | 0.10% | 22 | |
| 8 | D | 53.33% | +5.10% | 12.34% | 0.07% | 15 | |
| 9 | F | 50.85% | +2.62% | 10.08% | 0.27% | 59 | |
| 10 | D | 50.00% | +1.77% | 11.84% | 0.09% | 20 | |
| 11 | C | 50.00% | +1.77% | 14.16% | 0.05% | 10 | |
| 12 | C | 46.67% | -1.56% | 13.18% | 0.07% | 15 | |
| 13 | C | 45.45% | -2.78% | 14.30% | 0.05% | 11 | |
| 14 | F | 45.00% | -3.23% | 10.49% | 0.09% | 20 | |
| 15 | D | 43.48% | -4.75% | 12.23% | 0.11% | 23 | |
| 16 | D | 40.54% | -7.69% | 12.22% | 0.17% | 37 | |
| 17 | C | 40.00% | -8.23% | 11.82% | 0.14% | 30 | |
| 18 | C | 38.10% | -10.13% | 9.55% | 0.10% | 21 | |
| 19 | B | 10.00% | -38.23% | 12.52% | 0.05% | 10 | |
| 20 | F | 7.41% | -40.82% | 5.59% | 0.13% | 27 |
Best Nasus Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Nasus radiant item is Radiant Sterak's Gage with a 95.24% win rate (+47.01% vs base), 17.14% first place rate, and 0.10% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Bloodthirster with a 0.31% pick rate and 71.64% win rate. Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate has the highest first place rate at 17.59%. The top three Nasus radiant items are Radiant Sterak's Gage, Radiant Adaptive Helm, and Radiant Bloodthirster.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 95.24% | +47.01% | 17.14% | 0.10% | 21 | ||
| D | 81.82% | +33.59% | 11.79% | 0.05% | 11 | ||
| F | 71.64% | +23.41% | 13.11% | 0.31% | 67 | ||
| 4 | D | 58.33% | +10.10% | 10.52% | 0.06% | 12 | |
| 5 | C | 54.55% | +6.32% | 13.52% | 0.15% | 33 | |
| 6 | D | 54.17% | +5.94% | 13.25% | 0.22% | 48 | |
| 7 | B | 53.33% | +5.10% | 15.75% | 0.07% | 15 | |
| 8 | D | 43.10% | -5.13% | 13.43% | 0.27% | 58 | |
| 9 | A | 34.48% | -13.75% | 17.59% | 0.13% | 29 | |
| 10 | D | 33.33% | -14.90% | 11.02% | 0.08% | 18 | |
| 11 | F | 30.00% | -18.23% | 11.56% | 0.09% | 20 | |
| 12 | C | 29.41% | -18.82% | 12.11% | 0.08% | 17 | |
| 13 | C | 0.00% | -48.23% | 12.85% | 0.05% | 10 |
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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 Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor as core items. This build has a 56.98% win rate and is picked 0.30% of the time. First place rate: 4.65%, avg placement: 4.21.
What is the best item for Nasus?
Bramble Vest is the best item for Nasus with a 55.63% win rate and 3.58% pick rate across 773 matches.
Which item is most popular on Nasus?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Nasus with a 10.58% pick rate. It has a 45.82% win rate across 2,283 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Nasus?
The top 3 items for Nasus are Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow. 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 15,032 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 55.63% 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 57.0% 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 48.2% to 57.0%. 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 48.2%. 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 Brawler Emblem with a 67.39% win rate. This emblem activates the Brawler trait on Nasus, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Nasus radiant item?
The top radiant item for Nasus is Radiant Edge of Night with a 100.00% 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 Kayle's Radiant Exaltation with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Nasus's kit.