Nasus TFT champion portrait - Set 4
Avg Place
4.82
1st Place
9.7%
Top 4
43.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

NasusTFT Build

Set 4
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Nasus build for TFT Set 4 with 50.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Ionic Spark, Titan's Resolve, and Thief's Gloves. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 4 Nasus builds: Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (50.00% top four rate, +6.21% difference); Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (45.95% top four rate, +2.16% difference); Archangel's Staff, Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve (34.33% top four rate, -9.46% difference)

Avg Placement:4.67
Top 4 Rate:50.00%
Top 4 Diff:+6.21%
1st Place Rate:0.00%
Pick Rate:0.29%
Avg Placement:4.14
Top 4 Rate:45.95%
Top 4 Diff:+2.16%
1st Place Rate:24.32%
Pick Rate:0.27%
Avg Placement:5.10
Top 4 Rate:34.33%
Top 4 Diff:-9.46%
1st Place Rate:10.45%
Pick Rate:0.49%

Nasus Component Priority Order in Set 4

When playing Nasus in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Giant's Belt 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.

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Chain Vest - Priority 1 component for Nasus in TFT
Chain VestFound in 7 builds
2
Negatron Cloak - Priority 2 component for Nasus in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 6 builds
3
Sparring Gloves - Priority 3 component for Nasus in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
4
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 4 component for Nasus in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 3 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Nasus in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 4 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 Titan's Resolve, Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Nasus's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Nasus, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Adaptive Helm, Dragon's Claw, which are core items for maximizing Nasus's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Nasus, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, 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 4

RecommendedNasus is a solid itemization choice in Set 4. With optimal items, Nasus achieves up to +6.2% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 43.8%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Nasus provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate37.3%
Top 4 Diff vs Base-6.5%
Avg Placement4.92
1st Place Rate9.0%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate43.8%
Best Build Diff+6.2%
Champion Cost1-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Nasus Itemization in Set 4

Good Item Scaling

Nasus's optimal items provide +6.2% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.

Most Builds Underperform

3 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.

Weak Average Placement

Even when itemized, Nasus only achieves 4.92 average placement.

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 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Nasus has a base top four rate of 43.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Nasus item build achieves a 50.0% top four rate, representing a +6.2% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 3 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Nasus achieves 37.3% top four rate (-6.5% vs base) with 4.92 average placement.

Itemized Nasus has a 9.0% 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 4

The best Nasus item is Ionic Spark with a 53.03% win rate (+9.24% vs base), 17.02% first place rate, and 2.39% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 10.26% pick rate and 38.56% win rate. The top three Nasus items are Ionic Spark, Titan's Resolve, and Thief's Gloves.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
A53.03%+9.24%17.02%2.39%330
Chain VestRecurve Bow
B48.03%+4.24%14.97%2.58%356
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B46.83%+3.04%16.08%3.65%504
4
Chain VestChain Vest
B46.58%+2.79%15.01%4.56%629
5
Chain VestSparring Gloves
B45.97%+2.18%15.74%3.42%472
6
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
B45.55%+1.76%15.98%2.12%292
7
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
A45.07%+1.28%16.22%2.94%406
8
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
B45.01%+1.22%15.25%5.01%691
9
Chain VestGiant's Belt
B42.67%-1.12%14.30%8.35%1,153
10
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
B40.33%-3.46%14.57%9.59%1,324
11
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
B39.91%-3.88%13.53%9.26%1,278
12
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
B39.16%-4.63%13.97%2.40%332
13
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
B38.56%-5.23%13.41%10.26%1,416

Best Nasus Artifact Items in TFT Set 4

The best Nasus artifact item is Silvermere Dawn with a 86.67% win rate (+42.88% vs base), 21.96% first place rate, and 0.11% pick rate. The most popular is Void Gauntlet with a 0.34% pick rate and 51.06% win rate. The top three Nasus artifact items are Silvermere Dawn, Zhonya's Paradox, and Hullcrusher.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A86.67%+42.88%21.96%0.11%15
A80.00%+36.21%20.56%0.07%10
A64.29%+20.50%19.98%0.10%14
4A62.50%+18.71%20.64%0.23%32
5A59.46%+15.67%20.80%0.27%37
6A57.14%+13.35%19.85%0.10%14
7A51.28%+7.49%18.63%0.28%39
8A51.06%+7.27%19.97%0.34%47
9A46.67%+2.88%20.15%0.11%15
10A43.75%-0.04%16.90%0.12%16
11A29.17%-14.62%20.26%0.17%24
12B21.43%-22.36%14.13%0.10%14
13A13.51%-30.28%17.85%0.27%37

Best Nasus Radiant Items in TFT Set 4

The best Nasus radiant item is Radiant Protector's Vow with a 70.59% win rate (+26.80% vs base), 14.34% first place rate, and 0.12% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 0.29% pick rate and 50.00% win rate. Radiant Spirit Visage has the highest first place rate at 15.22%. The top three Nasus radiant items are Radiant Protector's Vow, Radiant Warmog's Armor, and Radiant Bramble Vest.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B70.59%+26.80%14.34%0.12%17
B50.00%+6.21%14.45%0.29%40
B48.15%+4.36%13.64%0.20%27
4B42.50%-1.29%14.55%0.29%40
5B41.18%-2.61%14.73%0.12%17
6B35.00%-8.79%13.84%0.14%20
7B27.27%-16.52%13.61%0.08%11
8B21.43%-22.36%12.97%0.10%14
9B8.11%-35.68%15.22%0.27%37
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Nasus Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasus's best build in Set 4?

The best Nasus build in Set 4 is Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor with a 50.00% top four rate, 0.00% first place rate, and 4.67 average placement. This build is picked 0.29% of the time.

What is the best item for Nasus?

The best item for Nasus is Ionic Spark with a 53.03% win rate. This item is picked 2.39% of the time and has won 175 matches across 330 games.

Which item is most popular on Nasus?

Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Nasus with a 10.26% pick rate. This item maintains a 38.56% win rate and has been used in 1,416 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Nasus?

The top 3 items for Nasus are Ionic Spark, Titan's Resolve, and Thief's Gloves with an average win rate of 49.30%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Nasus item builds have?

The Nasus item builds are based on 9,462 total matches. Ionic Spark has the most wins with 175 victories.

Should I always build Ionic Spark on Nasus?

While Ionic Spark has the highest win rate at 53.03%, the best Nasus build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Ionic Spark, Titan's Resolve, and Thief's Gloves as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Nasus in TFT Set 4?

The top components to prioritize for Nasus in Set 4 are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Nasus's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Nasus's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Nasus in TFT?

When playing Nasus in TFT Set 4, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Nasus's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Negatron Cloak and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Nasus's optimal items.

Should I itemize Nasus in TFT Set 4?

Nasus is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 4. Nasus's best item build achieves a +6.2% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 43.8%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Nasus a good item holder in TFT Set 4?

Nasus is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Nasus achieves +6.2% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

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

When properly itemized, Nasus achieves an average top four rate of 37.3% in TFT Set 4, which is -6.5% compared to the base rate of 43.8%. The best Nasus item build reaches 50.0% top four rate with a 4.67 average placement.

What is the best Nasus emblem?

The best Nasus emblem is Duelist Emblem with a 59.82% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.81% of the time and has been used in 112 matches.

What is the top Nasus radiant item?

The top Nasus radiant item is Radiant Sterak's Gage with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.

What is the best Nasus artifact?

The best Nasus artifact is Rapid Firecannon with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.05% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.