Aurora - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Auroravs Nasus

FMageAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aurora vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aurora wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Nasus based on 7 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Aurora scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurora vs Nasus matchup.

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Aurora Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurora 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.

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Aurora - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Aurora
57.1% WR
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Nasus vs Aurora matchup - 42.9% win rate
Nasus
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Aurora vs Nasus Matchup?

Aurora wins the Aurora vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Aurora
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.2
CS / min
6.2
1,128
DMG / min
667
12,545
Gold / game
12,724
215
Heal / min
556
426
DMG Mitigated / min
1,754
0.3
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Aurora vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Aurora vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Aurora wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Nasus's 42.9%, giving Aurora a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Aurora outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Aurora reaches their power spikes, while Aurora should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,669 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurora players can confidently pick into Nasus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nasus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aurora vs Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Nasus wins the laning phase against Aurora in League of Legends

Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Aurora, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nasus holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Aurora
6.2Nasus
Aurora and Nasus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,128Aurora
667Nasus
Aurora heavily out-damages Nasus by 461 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aurora's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,545Aurora
12,724Nasus
Aurora and Nasus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 179 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Aurora
0.6Nasus
Both Aurora and Nasus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
641Aurora
2,310Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 1,669 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurora is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurora, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aurora Build Against Nasus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Aurora needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurora against Nasus are Bloodletter's Curse, Liandry's Torment and Shadowflame. This combination gives Aurora 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 Aurora vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Aurora early game win rateAurora0.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus100.0%
Late Game
Aurora
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aurora late game win rateAurora66.7%
Nasus late game win rateNasus33.3%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Aurora. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aurora is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nasus. Extended games heavily favor Aurora, 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 Aurora reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aurora 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 Aurora Runes Against Nasus

Domination rune tree - Aurora primary runes vs NasusDomination
Electrocute - best Aurora rune vs NasusTaste of Blood - best Aurora rune vs NasusGrisly Mementos - best Aurora rune vs NasusUltimate Hunter - best Aurora rune vs Nasus
Sorcery rune tree - Aurora secondary runes vs NasusSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Aurora rune vs NasusTranscendence - best Aurora rune vs Nasus
50.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Aurora to press their advantage against Nasus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Aurora matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Aurora'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 Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aurora matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.47%686.099210,34751.6%51.4%
42.59%546.698211,23050.0%36.7%
40.00%506.384210,59636.0%44.0%
41.86%436.21,00312,52553.9%36.7%
34.21%385.988910,99038.5%32.0%
58.82%346.29679,94965.0%50.0%
47.06%345.81,10711,73958.3%40.9%
39.39%336.091911,55827.3%45.5%
45.45%336.181810,49046.7%44.4%
53.13%326.285311,80936.4%61.9%
54.84%315.587110,77942.9%64.7%
43.33%306.497711,82545.5%42.1%
60.00%306.099912,43445.5%68.4%
37.93%295.78939,61738.5%37.5%
35.71%286.177510,00338.5%33.3%
64.00%256.295912,09183.3%57.9%
54.17%246.01,07911,40720.0%78.6%
39.13%235.896510,03235.7%44.4%
30.43%236.381410,50025.0%33.3%
52.38%216.59089,67850.0%57.1%
60.00%206.51,0939,51358.3%62.5%
35.00%205.891010,17237.5%33.3%
38.89%185.81,02411,38840.0%38.5%
38.89%186.288910,67814.3%54.5%
47.06%175.891010,55842.9%50.0%
58.82%176.31,16811,40360.0%58.3%
43.75%165.488510,93762.5%25.0%
40.00%156.592212,00160.0%30.0%
33.33%155.898411,98825.0%36.4%
38.46%137.388010,47057.1%16.7%
33.33%125.81,18611,08433.3%33.3%
16.67%126.177811,1400.0%25.0%
54.55%116.689711,28150.0%57.1%
54.55%116.21,10213,10125.0%71.4%
63.64%115.792711,57950.0%71.4%
50.00%107.11,08213,63933.3%57.1%
30.00%106.287911,17850.0%25.0%
30.00%105.17449,26642.9%0.0%
20.00%105.81,08013,52450.0%0.0%
40.00%105.776010,13816.7%75.0%
33.33%96.81,1329,64533.3%33.3%
77.78%96.41,06413,140100.0%66.7%
25.00%85.975211,92033.3%20.0%
50.00%85.979911,46966.7%40.0%
62.50%85.71,11712,220100.0%40.0%
37.50%86.499311,8070.0%50.0%
57.14%76.31,19313,477100.0%50.0%
100.00%76.01,09711,009100.0%100.0%
42.86%76.57029,09250.0%33.3%
42.86%75.486011,74550.0%40.0%
42.86%76.21,05712,97250.0%40.0%
42.86%76.486212,89033.3%50.0%
57.14%75.81,21413,703100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.21,12812,5450.0%66.7%
33.33%65.81,2338,1600.0%66.7%
50.00%67.91,11710,64533.3%66.7%
40.00%57.08298,98966.7%0.0%
60.00%55.61,09412,992100.0%50.0%
0.00%55.61,12613,7310.0%0.0%
60.00%55.695413,5130.0%60.0%
60.00%55.91,11711,82050.0%66.7%
40.00%56.91,08313,69050.0%33.3%
60.00%55.07078,462100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.61,14613,5410.0%50.0%
60.00%55.895313,644100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.31,0089,5990.0%50.0%
80.00%56.29789,95875.0%100.0%
40.00%56.288910,24966.7%0.0%
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Aurora vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aurora do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Aurora wins the Aurora vs Nasus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Nasus's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Aurora do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Aurora with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aurora do against Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Aurora takes over the Aurora vs Nasus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Aurora scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aurora vs Nasus matchup?

Aurora wins the matchup against Nasus with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Aurora is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Aurora build against Nasus?

The best Aurora build against Nasus includes Bloodletter's Curse, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Aurora runes against Nasus?

The best Aurora runes against Nasus use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Aurora vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aurora counter Nasus?

Yes, Aurora has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 57.1% win rate. Aurora strongly counters Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Aurora against Nasus?

When playing Aurora 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.