- Avg Place
- 4.79
- Top 4 rate
- 44.4%
- Pick Rate
- 0.3%
Nasus TFT Build & Best Items · Set 4 · Legacy
Divine
Syphoner
1 Cost- Set
- 4
- Games
- 2,229
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Nasus items in Set 4, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 2,229 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Warmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Sunfire Cape- Best full build
- 66.7%top 4
- First component
- Giant's Belt
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 44.4%
- Games
- 2,229
Best items for Nasus in TFT Set 4
2,229 ranked gamesNasus's best-in-slot items are Warmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Sunfire Cape. Warmog's Armor is the standout: 44.7% top 4 when Nasus holds it, and players put it on Nasus in 9% of games.
- Top 4
- 44.7%
- vs Nasus avg
- +0.3%
- Played
- 9%
- Top 4
- 34.1%
- vs Nasus avg
- −10.3%
- Played
- 9%
- Top 4
- 43.7%
- vs Nasus avg
- −0.7%
- Played
- 9%
Best Nasus builds (3 items)
The best full Nasus build is Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage: 66.7% top 4 over 9 games, 22.3 points better than Nasus on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Tank | 9 | 66.7% +22.3% | 44.4% | 3.33 |
| Tank | 9 | 66.7% +22.3% | 44.4% | 3.00 |
| Tank | 8 | 62.5% +18.1% | 0.0% | 4.75 |
   | Hybrid | 20 | 60.0% +15.6% | 20.0% | 4.10 |
| Tank | 7 | 42.9% −1.5% | 0.0% | 5.14 |
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
62% 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 · 62%
Best build: 66.7% top 4 · 9 games
Hybrid · 38%
Best build: 60.0% top 4 · 20 games
Every Nasus item ranked – TFT Set 4
Warmog's Armor is the most reliable item on Nasus: 44.7% top 4 and held in 9% of games, against 44.4% for Nasus overall.
Top 4 vs Nasus average (44.4%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmog's Armor | 217 | 9.4% | 44.7% | 44.7% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 214 | 9.3% | 34.1% | 34.1% |
| Sunfire Cape | 197 | 8.6% | 43.7% | 43.7% |
| Spirit Visage | 173 | 7.5% | 42.2% | 42.2% |
| Dragon's Claw | 140 | 6.1% | 55.0% | 55.0% |
 Bramble Vest | 135 | 5.9% | 48.1% | 48.1% |
 Steadfast Heart | 81 | 3.5% | 38.3% | 38.3% |
 Thief's Gloves | 71 | 3.1% | 52.1% | 52.1% |
| Bloodthirster | 61 | 2.6% | 47.5% | 47.5% |
 Ionic Spark | 59 | 2.6% | 32.2% | 32.2% |
| Titan's Resolve | 56 | 2.4% | 51.8% | 51.8% |
 Protector's Vow | 54 | 2.3% | 48.1% | 48.1% |
| Giant's Belt | 52 | 2.3% | 38.5% | 38.5% |
 Evenshroud | 50 | 2.2% | 44.0% | 44.0% |
| Archangel's Staff | 40 | 1.7% | 60.0% | 60.0% |
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 44.9% of the time, against 39.3% with two. 22% of Nasus boards get all three.
- No items
- 47.5%54% of boards
- 1 item
- 33.8%14% of boards
- 2 items
- 39.3%12% of boards
- 3 items
- 44.9%22% 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 14 different emblems, 18 artifacts and 14 radiant items on Nasus. The strongest so far is Enlightened Emblem at 65.0% top 4.
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Nasus build FAQ – TFT Set 4
What are the best items for Nasus in TFT Set 4?
The best items for Nasus are Warmog's Armor (44.7%), Gargoyle Stoneplate (34.1%), and Sunfire Cape (43.7%), ranked by top-4 rate when Nasus holds them. Nasus finishes top 4 44.4% of the time overall, based on 2,229 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Nasus?
The strongest full build on Nasus is Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage: 66.7% top 4 and a 3.33 average placement over 9 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, Adaptive Helm has the best top-4 rate on Nasus.
Should Nasus be a carry or a tank?
62% 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 44.9% of the time, against 39.3% with two. 22% of Nasus boards get all three.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Nasus?
Enlightened Emblem is the strongest special item tracked on Nasus: 65.0% top 4 over 20 games.