Fiddlesticks - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Fiddlesticksvs Nasus

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fiddlesticks vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nasus wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Fiddlesticks based on 17 games. Fiddlesticks wins the early laning phase while Nasus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Fiddlesticks build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fiddlesticks vs Nasus matchup.

Fiddlesticks Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Nasus - 47.1% win rateNasus(47.1%)
Fiddlesticks - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Fiddlesticks
47.1% WR
VS
Nasus vs Fiddlesticks matchup - 52.9% win rate
Nasus
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Fiddlesticks vs Nasus Matchup?

Nasus wins the Fiddlesticks vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 17
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
2.3
CS / min
2.6
936
DMG / min
865
13,851
Gold / game
14,930
531
Heal / min
723
850
DMG Mitigated / min
1,787
1.9
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
46.1%
Late Game WR
53.9%

Fiddlesticks vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Fiddlesticks vs Nasus matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 47.1%, giving Nasus a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fiddlesticks controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Nasus is slightly favored, Fiddlesticks can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Nasus's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Fiddlesticks vs Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Nasus wins the laning phase against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends

Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nasus holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.3Fiddlesticks
2.6Nasus
Nasus edges out Fiddlesticks by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nasus.
Damage
936Fiddlesticks
865Nasus
Fiddlesticks deals 70 more champion damage per minute than Nasus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nasus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Fiddlesticks's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,851Fiddlesticks
14,930Nasus
Nasus generates a commanding 1,079 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Nasus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.9Fiddlesticks
0.7Nasus
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Nasus, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nasus should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,381Fiddlesticks
2,510Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 1,129 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Fiddlesticks Build Against Nasus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Fiddlesticks needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fiddlesticks against Nasus are Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Fiddlesticks an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Fiddlesticks vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fiddlesticks
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks50.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus50.0%
Late Game
Nasus
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks46.1%
Nasus late game win rateNasus53.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Fiddlesticks and Nasus, with Fiddlesticks holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Fiddlesticks. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Fiddlesticks has the edge early, but Nasus gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Fiddlesticks Runes Against Nasus

Inspiration rune tree - Fiddlesticks primary runes vs NasusInspiration
First Strike - best Fiddlesticks rune vs NasusCash Back - best Fiddlesticks rune vs NasusTriple Tonic - best Fiddlesticks rune vs NasusCosmic Insight - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Nasus
Domination rune tree - Fiddlesticks secondary runes vs NasusDomination
Cheap Shot - best Fiddlesticks rune vs NasusUltimate Hunter - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Nasus
100.0% WR

The Inspiration and Domination rune setup gives Fiddlesticks the best tools to compete against Nasus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Fiddlesticks matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Fiddlesticks'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 Fiddlesticks build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Fiddlesticks matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.90%821.170311,41252.3%34.2%
46.75%771.181313,22348.0%46.1%
50.67%751.278513,10433.3%60.4%
64.41%590.972312,35760.9%66.7%
56.86%511.070912,35350.0%62.1%
60.00%501.178613,67153.3%62.9%
45.83%481.177812,60328.6%59.3%
46.34%411.171912,27750.0%43.5%
47.50%401.178511,89260.0%35.0%
55.56%361.080813,55958.3%54.2%
48.39%311.283213,01246.1%50.0%
43.33%301.177513,16657.1%39.1%
43.33%301.868412,05042.9%43.8%
37.93%291.484910,97343.8%30.8%
44.44%271.778611,39230.8%57.1%
65.38%261.281012,99953.9%76.9%
48.00%251.374712,40150.0%46.7%
54.17%241.067212,16863.6%46.1%
33.33%241.180114,21340.0%31.6%
47.83%231.071112,15953.9%40.0%
56.52%231.079912,32762.5%42.9%
43.48%231.381913,70657.1%37.5%
50.00%221.269311,04360.0%41.7%
47.62%211.076313,36560.0%43.8%
30.00%201.281310,82511.1%45.5%
42.11%190.984012,51237.5%45.5%
42.11%191.370812,19150.0%38.5%
52.63%193.479512,49771.4%41.7%
38.89%181.877311,66140.0%37.5%
55.56%181.175712,90250.0%60.0%
47.06%172.393613,85150.0%46.1%
37.50%161.383912,60837.5%37.5%
37.50%161.878712,63750.0%30.0%
60.00%151.76819,44683.3%44.4%
46.67%153.07239,50055.6%33.3%
64.29%141.592613,36233.3%87.5%
35.71%142.177713,07525.0%40.0%
71.43%141.969712,14250.0%80.0%
57.14%142.882811,20466.7%50.0%
57.14%141.063711,97385.7%28.6%
46.15%131.278013,069100.0%30.0%
38.46%132.178412,12114.3%66.7%
46.15%131.963210,24550.0%42.9%
33.33%121.371911,52066.7%22.2%
58.33%121.469412,60360.0%57.1%
54.55%112.494811,99180.0%33.3%
54.55%111.681311,877100.0%50.0%
63.64%112.076310,90260.0%66.7%
54.55%111.284014,79250.0%57.1%
54.55%111.66298,69225.0%71.4%
45.45%111.76658,96857.1%25.0%
54.55%112.056410,58640.0%66.7%
45.45%112.069410,82150.0%40.0%
27.27%111.95879,5670.0%37.5%
45.45%111.683811,9790.0%62.5%
63.64%111.161412,24560.0%66.7%
63.64%111.56969,41975.0%57.1%
60.00%102.198113,85680.0%40.0%
40.00%102.790410,56825.0%50.0%
40.00%105.175011,44550.0%37.5%
30.00%101.579311,05540.0%20.0%
22.22%91.67889,8220.0%33.3%
22.22%93.26218,91040.0%0.0%
66.67%91.072912,73775.0%60.0%
25.00%85.56819,31816.7%50.0%
37.50%82.26978,75525.0%50.0%
50.00%85.177811,99350.0%50.0%
14.29%71.21,12216,9670.0%20.0%
14.29%74.58918,6920.0%50.0%
28.57%71.67108,74025.0%33.3%
28.57%71.56038,96150.0%0.0%
57.14%73.27729,27550.0%66.7%
57.14%70.985513,270100.0%50.0%
28.57%72.260910,3320.0%50.0%
57.14%71.56139,52950.0%60.0%
57.14%73.37809,97266.7%50.0%
57.14%73.374610,965100.0%40.0%
71.43%73.37388,39560.0%100.0%
42.86%73.28179,41633.3%100.0%
85.71%71.45909,82966.7%100.0%
33.33%62.972413,01850.0%25.0%
33.33%65.31,09211,225100.0%0.0%
33.33%61.674511,02050.0%25.0%
33.33%64.989412,01825.0%50.0%
16.67%62.087010,51033.3%0.0%
66.67%62.057510,12150.0%75.0%
16.67%65.796511,87550.0%0.0%
50.00%62.085611,41450.0%50.0%
66.67%61.974112,634100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.694210,30733.3%66.7%
66.67%64.01,0059,68766.7%66.7%
0.00%61.66288,7890.0%0.0%
66.67%61.57159,97050.0%75.0%
100.00%55.21,09312,757100.0%100.0%
40.00%52.76137,78666.7%0.0%
60.00%51.45698,68666.7%50.0%
20.00%51.55788,80150.0%0.0%
40.00%51.857710,5210.0%50.0%
60.00%52.26999,81466.7%50.0%
60.00%54.578811,53966.7%50.0%
40.00%53.388610,58750.0%33.3%

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Fiddlesticks vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fiddlesticks do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Fiddlesticks vs Nasus matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Fiddlesticks do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Nasus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Fiddlesticks players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Fiddlesticks do against Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Fiddlesticks vs Nasus matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fiddlesticks vs Nasus matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Fiddlesticks build against Nasus?

The best Fiddlesticks build against Nasus includes Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Fiddlesticks runes against Nasus?

The best Fiddlesticks runes against Nasus use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Fiddlesticks vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Fiddlesticks counter Nasus?

No, Fiddlesticks struggles against Nasus with only a 47.1% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Fiddlesticks players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.

How do I play Fiddlesticks against Nasus?

When playing Fiddlesticks 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.