Aatroxvs Nasus
Aatrox vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aatrox wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Nasus based on 19 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Aatrox scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aatrox vs Nasus matchup.
Aatrox Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aatrox performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Aatrox vs Nasus Matchup?
Aatrox vs Nasus Matchup Summary
The Aatrox vs Nasus matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Nasus's 47.4%, giving Aatrox a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Aatrox outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Aatrox reaches their power spikes, while Aatrox should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Aatrox leads by 316 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Nasus's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Aatrox vs Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown
Aatrox is favored during the laning phase against Nasus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aatrox holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Aatrox Build Against Nasus
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Aatrox needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aatrox against Nasus are Serylda's Grudge, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Aatrox an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aatrox vs Nasus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aatrox37.5%
Nasus62.5%Aatrox63.6%Nasus36.4%Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Aatrox. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aatrox is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Nasus. Extended games heavily favor Aatrox, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nasus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aatrox reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aatrox survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Aatrox Runes Against Nasus
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Aatrox to press their advantage against Nasus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Aatrox matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Aatrox's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.27% | 55 | 5.6 | 896 | 11,484 | 44.4% | 48.6% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 5.8 | 785 | 10,985 | 26.7% | 54.2% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 6.4 | 820 | 11,541 | 68.8% | 42.9% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.2 | 925 | 10,981 | 46.1% | 47.8% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 6.1 | 838 | 10,952 | 64.3% | 33.3% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 6.3 | 844 | 12,305 | 46.1% | 38.1% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 6.1 | 720 | 10,969 | 35.3% | 46.7% | |
| 78.57% | 28 | 6.7 | 1,357 | 11,855 | 91.7% | 68.8% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 5.8 | 863 | 12,456 | 33.3% | 52.6% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 5.6 | 715 | 10,410 | 11.1% | 38.9% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 6.7 | 825 | 11,281 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 6.2 | 872 | 12,013 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 5.8 | 934 | 10,736 | 90.0% | 54.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 928 | 11,079 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 882 | 10,755 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.9 | 1,234 | 12,439 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.5 | 1,035 | 12,090 | 37.5% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.3 | 744 | 11,308 | 44.4% | 55.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.2 | 1,053 | 12,196 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 674 | 10,635 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.2 | 614 | 8,121 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.8 | 733 | 11,314 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 81.25% | 16 | 6.2 | 810 | 11,996 | 66.7% | 84.6% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.1 | 814 | 11,512 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.3 | 789 | 11,182 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.6 | 821 | 11,071 | 0.0% | 54.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.3 | 1,001 | 13,114 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 13.33% | 15 | 6.1 | 743 | 8,487 | 22.2% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 2.6 | 799 | 11,090 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 953 | 13,374 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.2 | 901 | 10,536 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 1,064 | 13,086 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.3 | 1,015 | 10,458 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 4.5 | 722 | 12,328 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.0 | 833 | 13,027 | 0.0% | 63.6% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.9 | 658 | 10,101 | 71.4% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 646 | 11,519 | 25.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.4 | 987 | 12,222 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 927 | 13,588 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.8 | 807 | 11,159 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 911 | 11,852 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 943 | 13,378 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 940 | 9,188 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 693 | 11,465 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 860 | 10,160 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 726 | 10,282 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.9 | 783 | 11,471 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.5 | 777 | 10,998 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.2 | 956 | 13,133 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.5 | 845 | 12,446 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.8 | 845 | 10,748 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,161 | 12,736 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 822 | 15,203 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.0 | 870 | 11,912 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.6 | 796 | 11,075 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.4 | 888 | 9,468 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.4 | 976 | 6,873 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 846 | 13,042 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.6 | 723 | 10,560 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 987 | 14,034 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.1 | 981 | 11,136 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.7 | 1,053 | 10,994 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 765 | 12,087 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.0 | 723 | 11,766 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.6 | 598 | 7,300 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 793 | 14,186 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 694 | 10,915 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 862 | 13,209 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Aatrox vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aatrox do against Nasus in League of Legends?
Aatrox wins the Aatrox vs Nasus matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Nasus's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Aatrox do against Nasus in the early game?
In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Aatrox with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aatrox do against Nasus in the late game?
In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Aatrox vs Nasus matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aatrox vs Nasus matchup?
Aatrox wins the matchup against Nasus with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Aatrox build against Nasus?
The best Aatrox build against Nasus includes Serylda's Grudge, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aatrox runes against Nasus?
The best Aatrox runes against Nasus use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Aatrox vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aatrox counter Nasus?
Yes, Aatrox has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 52.6% win rate. Aatrox strongly counters Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Aatrox against Nasus?
When playing Aatrox against Nasus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Nasus. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.