Ahrivs Nasus
Ahri vs Nasus is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ahri wins with a 52.4% win rate (+4.8%) over Nasus based on 21 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Ahri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ahri vs Nasus matchup.
Ahri Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ahri 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 Ahri vs Nasus Matchup?
Ahri vs Nasus Matchup Summary
The Ahri vs Nasus matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Ahri wins with a 52.4% win rate compared to Nasus's 47.6%, giving Ahri a 4.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Ahri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Ahri reaches their power spikes, while Ahri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,317 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ahri 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.
Ahri vs Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown
Ahri is favored during the laning phase against Nasus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ahri holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ahri Build Against Nasus
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Ahri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ahri against Nasus are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Ahri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ahri vs Nasus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ahri44.4%
Nasus55.6%Ahri58.3%Nasus41.7%Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Ahri. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Ahri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Nasus. Extended games heavily favor Ahri, 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 Ahri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ahri 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 Ahri Runes Against Nasus
Domination
Resolve
Running Domination primary with Resolve secondary allows Ahri to press their advantage against Nasus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Ahri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Ahri'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 Ahri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.92% | 415 | 6.7 | 786 | 11,903 | 53.3% | 46.0% | |
| 51.74% | 344 | 6.4 | 785 | 11,193 | 51.0% | 52.4% | |
| 49.21% | 317 | 6.3 | 887 | 11,453 | 46.1% | 51.3% | |
| 46.43% | 308 | 6.4 | 840 | 11,597 | 48.4% | 45.0% | |
| 48.78% | 287 | 6.3 | 761 | 11,594 | 48.6% | 48.9% | |
| 50.94% | 267 | 6.2 | 798 | 11,473 | 44.7% | 54.9% | |
| 47.55% | 265 | 6.5 | 936 | 11,434 | 50.4% | 44.9% | |
| 48.33% | 240 | 6.3 | 807 | 11,783 | 53.3% | 45.3% | |
| 49.58% | 240 | 6.4 | 947 | 11,367 | 46.8% | 52.6% | |
| 44.30% | 228 | 6.3 | 765 | 10,777 | 41.0% | 47.1% | |
| 45.37% | 227 | 6.7 | 773 | 11,301 | 47.4% | 43.9% | |
| 49.30% | 215 | 6.4 | 853 | 11,433 | 47.3% | 50.8% | |
| 55.77% | 208 | 6.2 | 773 | 11,134 | 54.7% | 56.6% | |
| 46.63% | 193 | 6.4 | 757 | 11,617 | 39.8% | 53.0% | |
| 53.05% | 164 | 6.4 | 772 | 10,886 | 51.9% | 54.1% | |
| 53.37% | 163 | 6.5 | 809 | 11,425 | 57.1% | 50.5% | |
| 49.38% | 160 | 6.5 | 777 | 11,724 | 42.4% | 54.3% | |
| 46.54% | 159 | 6.7 | 804 | 11,266 | 47.3% | 45.9% | |
| 52.53% | 158 | 6.6 | 805 | 11,493 | 51.5% | 53.3% | |
| 47.68% | 151 | 6.4 | 796 | 11,105 | 46.6% | 48.7% | |
| 39.86% | 148 | 6.2 | 776 | 10,797 | 40.3% | 39.5% | |
| 43.66% | 142 | 6.5 | 974 | 11,592 | 37.7% | 48.1% | |
| 51.08% | 139 | 6.6 | 880 | 10,769 | 47.8% | 54.2% | |
| 51.52% | 132 | 7.0 | 864 | 12,178 | 52.6% | 50.7% | |
| 48.82% | 127 | 6.6 | 855 | 11,969 | 47.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 126 | 6.6 | 826 | 11,346 | 52.8% | 48.0% | |
| 45.53% | 123 | 6.6 | 899 | 12,313 | 46.9% | 44.6% | |
| 55.65% | 115 | 6.6 | 840 | 11,972 | 61.9% | 52.0% | |
| 54.39% | 114 | 7.0 | 915 | 11,596 | 54.1% | 54.7% | |
| 39.45% | 109 | 6.0 | 815 | 11,347 | 44.4% | 35.9% | |
| 48.15% | 108 | 6.5 | 817 | 11,600 | 50.0% | 46.5% | |
| 46.67% | 105 | 6.5 | 902 | 11,676 | 50.0% | 44.3% | |
| 53.61% | 97 | 6.6 | 901 | 11,493 | 72.3% | 36.0% | |
| 46.24% | 93 | 6.3 | 917 | 10,956 | 50.0% | 42.5% | |
| 50.56% | 89 | 6.8 | 935 | 11,251 | 54.4% | 46.5% | |
| 57.95% | 88 | 6.7 | 922 | 11,589 | 52.6% | 62.0% | |
| 55.13% | 78 | 6.3 | 839 | 12,090 | 42.9% | 62.0% | |
| 45.83% | 72 | 6.4 | 880 | 12,316 | 37.0% | 51.1% | |
| 54.41% | 68 | 6.6 | 814 | 11,134 | 44.7% | 66.7% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 6.9 | 853 | 12,140 | 53.6% | 41.2% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 6.2 | 878 | 11,443 | 40.9% | 50.0% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 6.5 | 855 | 11,383 | 47.4% | 48.1% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.1 | 873 | 12,070 | 60.0% | 34.5% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 6.4 | 811 | 11,942 | 50.0% | 41.4% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.5 | 929 | 12,523 | 46.1% | 48.3% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 6.5 | 868 | 12,238 | 41.2% | 41.7% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 6.6 | 1,019 | 10,803 | 62.5% | 53.3% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 5.8 | 770 | 11,550 | 66.7% | 52.0% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 6.9 | 837 | 11,815 | 46.1% | 40.9% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 6.3 | 767 | 11,562 | 28.6% | 47.6% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.8 | 905 | 11,541 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 6.8 | 1,098 | 12,518 | 35.7% | 73.7% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.8 | 763 | 10,598 | 25.0% | 56.3% | |
| 65.63% | 32 | 6.4 | 788 | 11,569 | 69.2% | 63.2% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 6.8 | 926 | 12,535 | 72.7% | 30.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 6.9 | 926 | 11,776 | 73.3% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.6 | 772 | 11,448 | 53.9% | 52.9% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.0 | 642 | 9,462 | 54.5% | 38.5% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.8 | 950 | 11,121 | 30.8% | 54.5% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.4 | 1,003 | 11,389 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.1 | 830 | 12,571 | 28.6% | 46.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.5 | 750 | 11,133 | 46.7% | 42.9% | |
| 23.81% | 21 | 6.5 | 791 | 11,370 | 30.0% | 18.2% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.7 | 1,050 | 10,074 | 44.4% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 753 | 11,512 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 1,218 | 15,990 | 100.0% | 41.2% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.3 | 1,141 | 11,857 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.8 | 827 | 11,461 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.8 | 953 | 12,118 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 4.8 | 647 | 8,967 | 28.6% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.5 | 848 | 12,284 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.3 | 948 | 12,119 | 25.0% | 70.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 6.6 | 775 | 10,778 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 750 | 10,968 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.8 | 797 | 11,492 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.4 | 837 | 10,318 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.3 | 914 | 12,231 | 25.0% | 87.5% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 7.2 | 1,217 | 13,132 | 80.0% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.6 | 886 | 12,001 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.8 | 767 | 10,517 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.5 | 895 | 10,536 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.4 | 948 | 12,769 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 1,077 | 11,722 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 783 | 13,031 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 1,060 | 12,501 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 865 | 13,793 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.6 | 882 | 11,654 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.7 | 710 | 11,875 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,108 | 10,178 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.1 | 1,077 | 13,662 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.5 | 1,047 | 9,946 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.0 | 970 | 12,527 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 938 | 13,165 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 960 | 12,472 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 804 | 12,674 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 985 | 12,396 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,026 | 13,837 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.4 | 802 | 9,267 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,037 | 10,777 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.2 | 664 | 11,691 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.5 | 706 | 14,529 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 821 | 10,123 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 781 | 10,911 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.8 | 730 | 9,453 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 687 | 10,927 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 894 | 10,932 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 1,026 | 13,490 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 672 | 11,734 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 732 | 12,012 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 852 | 12,415 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 704 | 7,178 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 863 | 10,909 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 476 | 8,669 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Ahri vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ahri do against Nasus in League of Legends?
Ahri wins the Ahri vs Nasus matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to Nasus's 47.6%, a 4.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Ahri do against Nasus in the early game?
In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Ahri with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ahri do against Nasus in the late game?
In the late game, Ahri takes over the Ahri vs Nasus matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Ahri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ahri vs Nasus matchup?
Ahri wins the matchup against Nasus with a 52.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 4.8 percentage point advantage means Ahri is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.
What is the best Ahri build against Nasus?
The best Ahri build against Nasus includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Ahri runes against Nasus?
The best Ahri runes against Nasus use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ahri vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ahri counter Nasus?
Yes, Ahri has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 52.4% win rate. Ahri has a solid advantage over Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Ahri against Nasus?
When playing Ahri 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.