Nasus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Nasusvs Gwen

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

Nasus vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nasus wins with a 54.4% win rate (+8.7%) over Gwen based on 46 games. Gwen wins the early laning phase while Nasus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nasus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nasus vs Gwen 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 - 54.4% win rate in this matchup
Nasus
54.4% WR
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Gwen vs Nasus matchup - 45.6% win rate
Gwen
45.6% WR

Who Wins the Nasus vs Gwen Matchup?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 46
54.4%
Win Rate
45.6%
4.8
CS / min
5.0
764
DMG / min
956
11,189
Gold / game
11,293
615
Heal / min
362
1,485
DMG Mitigated / min
903
0.7
CC / min
0.3
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
60.7%
Late Game WR
39.3%

Nasus vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Nasus vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 46 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 54.4% win rate compared to Gwen's 45.6%, giving Nasus a 8.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gwen controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gwen 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 Nasus leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.8Nasus
5.0Gwen
Nasus and Gwen 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
764Nasus
956Gwen
Gwen heavily out-damages Nasus by 192 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 Gwen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,189Nasus
11,293Gwen
Nasus and Gwen generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 104 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Nasus
0.3Gwen
Nasus provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nasus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,100Nasus
1,265Gwen
Nasus vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 835 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gwen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gwen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nasus Build Against Gwen

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Gwen are Frozen Heart, Trinity Force and Spirit Visage. 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nasus vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gwen
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Nasus early game win rateNasus44.4%
Gwen early game win rateGwen55.6%
Late Game
Nasus
60.7%
+21.4% advantage
Nasus late game win rateNasus60.7%
Gwen late game win rateGwen39.3%

Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Nasus. This lopsided early game means Gwen 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 60.7% win rate — 21.4 points above Gwen. 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: Gwen 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 Nasus Runes Against Gwen

Precision rune tree - Nasus primary runes vs GwenPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Nasus rune vs GwenTriumph - best Nasus rune vs GwenLegend: Haste - best Nasus rune vs GwenLast Stand - best Nasus rune vs Gwen
Resolve rune tree - Nasus secondary runes vs GwenResolve
Second Wind - best Nasus rune vs GwenUnflinching - best Nasus rune vs Gwen
53.3% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Nasus to press their advantage against Gwen, 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
47.89%1421.372311,71845.5%49.4%
45.32%1395.473910,52938.6%50.0%
44.35%1246.471011,56252.3%40.0%
52.54%1181.670311,59244.2%59.1%
47.75%1111.764211,17050.0%46.1%
49.54%1091.164711,14046.0%52.5%
47.22%1081.369312,14843.2%49.3%
49.02%1021.271712,12947.2%50.0%
49.47%951.258811,31038.5%57.1%
51.61%935.766711,63948.1%53.0%
54.35%925.883211,20350.0%58.0%
48.91%922.376912,00237.8%56.4%
59.78%921.376812,18651.5%64.4%
44.44%905.575410,72648.6%41.8%
54.55%886.376811,48248.6%58.8%
41.38%873.766611,45839.4%42.6%
58.33%721.165812,75645.0%63.5%
41.43%701.172711,80464.3%26.2%
50.00%704.370010,78048.4%51.3%
50.72%695.81,16112,54357.9%48.0%
53.85%655.477512,59858.3%51.2%
53.13%643.575011,57746.4%58.3%
45.45%551.364311,55361.1%37.8%
55.56%544.478812,37163.2%51.4%
49.06%531.573812,52152.9%47.2%
48.08%526.167811,26363.2%39.4%
55.77%521.972811,53756.5%55.2%
54.90%517.187613,02060.0%51.6%
58.82%511.170112,39060.0%58.1%
46.00%505.36759,79642.3%50.0%
38.78%491.575412,56643.8%36.4%
52.08%486.267810,41752.4%51.9%
70.83%481.879412,18468.8%71.9%
54.17%485.379711,17752.2%56.0%
52.08%481.372811,72044.4%56.7%
56.25%481.476413,30650.0%58.8%
54.35%464.876411,18944.4%60.7%
44.44%455.999110,92644.4%44.4%
53.49%436.369111,43169.2%46.7%
45.24%424.969310,41945.0%45.5%
48.78%415.272211,67847.4%50.0%
56.10%416.062310,64157.9%54.5%
50.00%401.873512,18252.4%47.4%
48.72%391.670712,29650.0%48.1%
56.41%394.875911,77945.5%60.7%
44.74%386.178712,19446.7%43.5%
63.16%385.265911,33668.4%57.9%
44.74%386.073810,09555.6%35.0%
70.27%376.378311,20880.0%63.6%
55.56%361.467910,68053.3%57.1%
44.44%361.269611,01735.7%50.0%
63.89%366.574313,30762.5%64.3%
54.29%353.570011,75453.3%55.0%
58.82%341.065712,28541.7%68.2%
48.48%337.072312,12863.6%40.9%
65.63%321.275213,01772.7%61.9%
62.50%326.778110,49372.2%50.0%
58.06%316.173611,29153.9%61.1%
70.97%314.993811,95061.5%77.8%
61.29%315.266411,29572.7%55.0%
48.39%316.082711,01346.1%50.0%
48.39%311.265012,57146.1%50.0%
53.33%301.974912,30063.6%47.4%
46.67%301.477912,48054.5%42.1%
64.29%282.674513,85666.7%62.5%
60.71%282.462411,40766.7%56.3%
53.57%286.679212,08744.4%57.9%
55.56%275.168110,95855.6%55.6%
59.26%276.178312,31481.8%43.8%
69.23%261.971612,21970.0%68.8%
73.08%265.581112,33885.7%68.4%
26.92%264.365710,9259.1%40.0%
66.67%241.153011,73966.7%66.7%
56.52%231.577513,49642.9%62.5%
69.57%236.176910,22566.7%71.4%
38.10%211.364611,06955.6%25.0%
55.56%185.173113,11075.0%50.0%
61.11%184.864011,55875.0%50.0%
43.75%161.566712,7880.0%53.9%
25.00%161.05178,57230.0%16.7%
60.00%152.966611,24457.1%62.5%
40.00%155.969010,02042.9%37.5%
57.14%146.192913,866100.0%53.9%
61.54%131.573813,58133.3%70.0%
30.77%136.269012,71233.3%30.0%
69.23%135.978111,56480.0%62.5%
66.67%122.081613,32750.0%75.0%
54.55%111.56349,95950.0%66.7%
70.00%106.41,00012,29680.0%60.0%
30.00%106.179213,32066.7%14.3%
50.00%106.663611,62050.0%50.0%
30.00%105.44968,81016.7%50.0%
66.67%91.775013,786100.0%57.1%
55.56%91.769312,92233.3%66.7%
42.86%76.266712,724100.0%33.3%
57.14%75.35438,35425.0%100.0%
14.29%76.353210,1480.0%33.3%
16.67%62.552810,49633.3%0.0%
66.67%66.071110,821100.0%60.0%
50.00%67.04299,08250.0%50.0%
40.00%56.18039,81450.0%33.3%
60.00%56.35398,95350.0%66.7%
60.00%54.758011,4070.0%60.0%
60.00%56.379812,05850.0%66.7%
40.00%53.675914,2850.0%40.0%
40.00%54.489910,2840.0%66.7%
60.00%56.481416,147100.0%50.0%
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Nasus vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nasus do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Gwen matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to Gwen's 45.6%, a 8.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 46 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nasus do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Nasus with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Gwen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nasus do against Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Nasus vs Gwen matchup with a 60.7% win rate compared to 39.3%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nasus vs Gwen matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Gwen with a 54.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 8.7 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 46 games analyzed.

What is the best Nasus build against Gwen?

The best Nasus build against Gwen includes Frozen Heart, Trinity Force, Spirit Visage with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Gwen?

The best Nasus runes against Gwen use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.3% win rate in the Nasus vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nasus counter Gwen?

Yes, Nasus has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 54.4% win rate. Nasus strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nasus against Gwen?

When playing Nasus against Gwen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Gwen. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.