Nasus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.1%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Nasusvs Gnar

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nasus vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nasus wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Gnar based on 11 games. Nasus holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nasus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nasus vs Gnar matchup.

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Nasus Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nasus 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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Nasus - 72.7% win rate in this matchup
Nasus
72.7% WR
VS
Gnar vs Nasus matchup - 27.3% win rate
Gnar
27.3% WR

Who Wins the Nasus vs Gnar Matchup?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 11
72.7%
Win Rate
27.3%
6.2
CS / min
6.4
646
DMG / min
982
10,987
Gold / game
11,588
545
Heal / min
177
1,632
DMG Mitigated / min
1,046
0.7
CC / min
1.5
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Nasus vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Nasus vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Gnar's 27.3%, giving Nasus a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Nasus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nasus vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Nasus
6.4Gnar
Nasus and Gnar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
646Nasus
982Gnar
Gnar heavily out-damages Nasus by 336 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 Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,987Nasus
11,588Gnar
Gnar earns 601 more gold per game than Nasus, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gnar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Nasus
1.5Gnar
Gnar provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gnar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,177Nasus
1,223Gnar
Nasus vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 954 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nasus Build Against Gnar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Gnar are Frozen Heart, Trinity Force and Thornmail. This combination gives Nasus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nasus vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nasus early game win rateNasus75.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar25.0%
Late Game
Nasus
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Nasus late game win rateNasus71.4%
Gnar late game win rateGnar28.6%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Nasus 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nasus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gnar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nasus Runes Against Gnar

Precision rune tree - Nasus primary runes vs GnarPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Nasus rune vs GnarTriumph - best Nasus rune vs GnarLegend: Haste - best Nasus rune vs GnarLast Stand - best Nasus rune vs Gnar
Resolve rune tree - Nasus secondary runes vs GnarResolve
Second Wind - best Nasus rune vs GnarUnflinching - best Nasus rune vs Gnar
83.3% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Nasus to press their advantage against Gnar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Nasus 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
43.18%441.068211,11633.3%50.0%
52.38%421.162510,80852.4%52.4%
61.54%391.468210,35858.3%66.7%
51.28%396.472612,00550.0%51.9%
42.42%335.868811,80011.1%54.2%
54.55%332.065711,26372.7%45.5%
45.16%311.169611,22946.1%44.4%
48.28%291.774711,08445.5%50.0%
41.38%295.66949,55842.9%40.0%
46.43%283.870313,21850.0%45.5%
62.96%271.257811,81363.6%62.5%
54.17%242.476113,04925.0%68.8%
77.27%225.681613,09572.7%81.8%
38.10%215.977810,64720.0%43.8%
50.00%206.386610,76658.3%37.5%
50.00%203.976412,25845.5%55.6%
52.63%197.095513,70650.0%53.9%
52.63%191.05269,63945.5%62.5%
57.89%196.253110,22670.0%44.4%
47.37%196.01,26213,07266.7%38.5%
44.44%180.960811,486100.0%23.1%
38.89%181.357710,08344.4%33.3%
55.56%182.264111,19162.5%50.0%
58.82%175.07539,69883.3%45.5%
70.59%170.975811,14871.4%70.0%
68.75%165.268711,78966.7%70.0%
80.00%151.787212,287100.0%70.0%
53.33%151.164613,78533.3%58.3%
53.33%154.860610,21628.6%75.0%
46.67%154.977010,81328.6%62.5%
42.86%141.071611,90775.0%30.0%
61.54%136.386911,96366.7%57.1%
61.54%135.165111,53466.7%57.1%
53.85%131.276110,03950.0%57.1%
30.77%131.368812,29920.0%37.5%
30.77%134.981012,42225.0%33.3%
38.46%131.272711,92060.0%25.0%
41.67%126.362910,85460.0%28.6%
33.33%127.01,04012,00125.0%37.5%
58.33%126.676713,17633.3%66.7%
58.33%121.164012,41050.0%62.5%
58.33%125.979414,095100.0%50.0%
36.36%115.883810,84040.0%33.3%
90.91%110.959710,738100.0%80.0%
36.36%115.475411,29060.0%16.7%
63.64%116.282914,189100.0%55.6%
72.73%116.264610,98775.0%71.4%
60.00%101.06987,61566.7%50.0%
70.00%105.566410,56380.0%60.0%
50.00%105.06659,77650.0%50.0%
60.00%105.282912,975100.0%55.6%
55.56%95.671710,81850.0%66.7%
77.78%93.483515,581100.0%66.7%
77.78%95.51,07712,79866.7%83.3%
66.67%93.871311,37140.0%100.0%
66.67%91.367313,87666.7%66.7%
55.56%97.374912,97066.7%50.0%
37.50%81.975213,12350.0%33.3%
75.00%84.794211,293100.0%60.0%
37.50%86.07509,97050.0%25.0%
62.50%83.271414,8990.0%71.4%
62.50%82.181011,12866.7%60.0%
50.00%81.355212,644100.0%33.3%
37.50%82.273013,8640.0%42.9%
37.50%81.365012,1820.0%50.0%
62.50%86.669913,43550.0%66.7%
57.14%71.986313,08350.0%66.7%
42.86%71.479613,7960.0%60.0%
71.43%76.088810,61450.0%80.0%
50.00%65.876112,0380.0%60.0%
33.33%60.95649,01033.3%33.3%
50.00%61.376212,103100.0%25.0%
50.00%66.076910,70850.0%50.0%
83.33%65.661910,30666.7%100.0%
33.33%66.583812,33533.3%33.3%
16.67%65.387813,70850.0%0.0%
33.33%61.05328,62950.0%0.0%
60.00%55.86848,04950.0%66.7%
40.00%51.17109,02750.0%0.0%
0.00%53.352911,4270.0%0.0%
60.00%56.094913,930100.0%50.0%

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Nasus vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nasus do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Gnar matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Gnar's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nasus do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Gnar with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nasus do against Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Nasus vs Gnar matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nasus vs Gnar matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Gnar with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Nasus build against Gnar?

The best Nasus build against Gnar includes Frozen Heart, Trinity Force, Thornmail with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Nasus runes against Gnar?

The best Nasus runes against Gnar use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Nasus vs Gnar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nasus counter Gnar?

Yes, Nasus has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 72.7% win rate. Nasus strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nasus against Gnar?

When playing Nasus against Gnar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.