Amumuvs Nasus
Amumu vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nasus wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.5%) over Amumu based on 38 games. Amumu wins the early laning phase while Nasus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Amumu build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Amumu vs Nasus matchup.
Amumu Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Amumu 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.
Nasus(44.7%)Who Wins the Amumu vs Nasus Matchup?
Amumu vs Nasus Matchup Summary
The Amumu vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Amumu's 44.7%, giving Nasus a 10.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Amumu controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Amumu needs to press advantages before Nasus reaches their power spikes, while Nasus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Amumu leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Amumu players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nasus overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Amumu vs Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown
Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Amumu, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nasus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Amumu Build Against Nasus
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Amumu needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Amumu against Nasus are Liandry's Torment, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. This combination gives Amumu an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Amumu vs Nasus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Amumu61.1%Nasus38.9%Amumu30.0%Nasus70.0%Amumu dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Nasus. This lopsided early game means Amumu can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Amumu. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Amumu must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nasus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nasus 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 Amumu Runes Against Nasus
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Amumu the best tools to compete against Nasus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Amumu matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Amumu'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 Amumu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.02% | 153 | 0.9 | 588 | 11,424 | 48.6% | 49.4% | |
| 46.71% | 152 | 0.9 | 615 | 11,936 | 41.5% | 50.6% | |
| 53.85% | 130 | 0.8 | 647 | 11,894 | 53.5% | 54.2% | |
| 42.31% | 130 | 0.9 | 636 | 11,789 | 32.8% | 50.7% | |
| 41.41% | 128 | 0.9 | 643 | 11,907 | 36.4% | 45.2% | |
| 54.78% | 115 | 0.9 | 627 | 12,275 | 55.6% | 54.3% | |
| 47.62% | 105 | 0.9 | 622 | 11,964 | 40.8% | 53.6% | |
| 49.51% | 103 | 1.0 | 731 | 11,424 | 51.2% | 48.3% | |
| 55.56% | 81 | 0.9 | 596 | 12,445 | 53.6% | 56.6% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 0.8 | 566 | 11,422 | 52.6% | 50.0% | |
| 41.10% | 73 | 0.8 | 583 | 10,667 | 34.2% | 48.6% | |
| 48.48% | 66 | 0.9 | 646 | 11,491 | 50.0% | 47.2% | |
| 38.10% | 63 | 1.0 | 674 | 11,601 | 34.5% | 41.2% | |
| 57.89% | 57 | 0.9 | 657 | 12,133 | 47.4% | 63.2% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 0.9 | 711 | 12,348 | 52.2% | 53.1% | |
| 57.41% | 54 | 0.9 | 562 | 11,558 | 56.0% | 58.6% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 1.0 | 645 | 11,713 | 51.9% | 54.2% | |
| 60.00% | 50 | 0.8 | 629 | 11,985 | 52.4% | 65.5% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 0.8 | 597 | 10,818 | 63.2% | 32.3% | |
| 63.04% | 46 | 1.0 | 758 | 12,920 | 46.7% | 71.0% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 0.9 | 600 | 11,689 | 44.4% | 59.3% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 1.0 | 634 | 11,626 | 37.5% | 44.0% | |
| 60.98% | 41 | 0.9 | 673 | 12,645 | 53.9% | 64.3% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 0.9 | 536 | 11,590 | 63.2% | 52.4% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.0 | 616 | 11,253 | 40.0% | 65.0% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 0.9 | 537 | 10,525 | 35.0% | 42.1% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 1.0 | 690 | 11,871 | 61.1% | 30.0% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 1.0 | 730 | 12,642 | 63.6% | 59.3% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.0 | 714 | 12,298 | 52.9% | 36.8% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 1.0 | 676 | 12,648 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.0 | 546 | 11,596 | 26.7% | 60.0% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.0 | 663 | 12,338 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 1.0 | 657 | 12,965 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 0.9 | 606 | 12,546 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 0.8 | 584 | 10,224 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 0.8 | 583 | 11,553 | 71.4% | 58.8% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 0.8 | 686 | 12,206 | 45.5% | 52.6% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 0.9 | 663 | 13,089 | 53.9% | 35.3% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.0 | 674 | 11,276 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.0 | 543 | 10,856 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 1.1 | 642 | 12,563 | 55.6% | 73.3% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 1.0 | 662 | 11,282 | 60.0% | 23.1% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 0.9 | 644 | 12,233 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.3 | 565 | 12,165 | 88.9% | 38.5% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 0.9 | 659 | 11,258 | 71.4% | 62.5% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.4 | 606 | 12,861 | 83.3% | 53.3% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.1 | 695 | 13,924 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.0 | 684 | 12,951 | 20.0% | 64.3% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.2 | 555 | 11,492 | 44.4% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.8 | 606 | 11,345 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 0.9 | 565 | 11,553 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.3 | 508 | 8,193 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 82.35% | 17 | 1.4 | 385 | 9,160 | 83.3% | 80.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 605 | 10,877 | 30.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.2 | 385 | 8,253 | 71.4% | 55.6% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.4 | 491 | 9,765 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.3 | 441 | 9,583 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.8 | 670 | 11,667 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.8 | 604 | 11,719 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.7 | 730 | 10,697 | 44.4% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.1 | 548 | 12,172 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.4 | 617 | 13,173 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 737 | 11,539 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 494 | 10,797 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 518 | 8,972 | 55.6% | 0.0% | |
| 8.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 639 | 12,013 | 0.0% | 12.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 473 | 10,652 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.4 | 648 | 11,535 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 459 | 8,182 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 449 | 9,278 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 525 | 10,392 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.7 | 622 | 10,547 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.9 | 619 | 11,803 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.3 | 519 | 10,433 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 543 | 10,805 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 405 | 7,610 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 426 | 9,393 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 445 | 9,593 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.3 | 464 | 9,980 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 480 | 7,700 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 475 | 10,205 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 582 | 11,330 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.1 | 606 | 12,739 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 689 | 12,977 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 732 | 13,731 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.9 | 677 | 12,741 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 504 | 9,802 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 615 | 11,750 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 737 | 13,250 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 473 | 10,161 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Amumu vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Amumu do against Nasus in League of Legends?
Nasus wins the Amumu vs Nasus matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to Amumu's 44.7%, a 10.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Amumu do against Nasus in the early game?
In the early game, Amumu has the advantage against Nasus with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. Amumu players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Amumu do against Nasus in the late game?
In the late game, Nasus takes over the Amumu vs Nasus matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Amumu vs Nasus matchup?
Nasus wins the matchup against Amumu with a 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 10.5 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 games analyzed.
What is the best Amumu build against Nasus?
The best Amumu build against Nasus includes Liandry's Torment, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Amumu runes against Nasus?
The best Amumu runes against Nasus use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 37.5% win rate in the Amumu vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Amumu counter Nasus?
No, Amumu struggles against Nasus with only a 44.7% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Amumu players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.
How do I play Amumu against Nasus?
When playing Amumu against Nasus, play cautiously and avoid Nasus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nasus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.