Nasus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Nasusvs Lee Sin

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nasus vs Lee Sin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nasus wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Lee Sin based on 15 games. Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin matchup.

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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Lee Sin - 60.0% win rateLee Sin(60.0%)
Nasus - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nasus
60.0% WR
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Lee Sin vs Nasus matchup - 40.0% win rate
Lee Sin
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nasus vs Lee Sin Matchup?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Lee Sin matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.0
CS / min
0.8
748
DMG / min
704
12,471
Gold / game
11,972
745
Heal / min
500
1,584
DMG Mitigated / min
1,154
0.7
CC / min
0.8
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
70.0%
Late Game WR
30.0%

Nasus vs Lee Sin Matchup Summary

The Nasus vs Lee Sin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 40.0%, giving Nasus a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lee Sin controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lee Sin 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 sustain, where Nasus leads by 676 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus players can confidently pick into Lee Sin and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin Laning Phase Breakdown

Nasus wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Lee Sin, 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.

Farming
1.0Nasus
0.8Lee Sin
Nasus and Lee Sin 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
748Nasus
704Lee Sin
Nasus deals 44 more champion damage per minute than Lee Sin. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Lee Sin choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nasus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,471Nasus
11,972Lee Sin
Nasus earns 499 more gold per game than Lee Sin, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nasus slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Nasus
0.8Lee Sin
Both Nasus and Lee Sin 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
2,329Nasus
1,653Lee Sin
Nasus vastly out-sustains Lee Sin, healing and mitigating 676 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lee Sin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lee Sin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nasus Build Against Lee Sin

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Lee Sin, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Lee Sin are Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart and Trinity Force. This combination gives Nasus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nasus vs Lee Sin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lee Sin
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nasus early game win rateNasus40.0%
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin60.0%
Late Game
Nasus
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Nasus late game win rateNasus70.0%
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin30.0%

Lee Sin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Nasus. This lopsided early game means Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin. 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: Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin

Precision rune tree - Nasus primary runes vs Lee SinPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Nasus rune vs Lee SinTriumph - best Nasus rune vs Lee SinLegend: Haste - best Nasus rune vs Lee SinCut Down - best Nasus rune vs Lee Sin
Inspiration rune tree - Nasus secondary runes vs Lee SinInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Nasus rune vs Lee SinMagical Footwear - best Nasus rune vs Lee Sin
100.0% WR

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


Nasus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.95%2226.775711,69047.4%44.9%
46.62%1335.876911,92947.1%46.3%
42.61%1155.574111,11347.1%39.1%
51.38%1095.01,04810,82149.2%54.5%
55.77%1046.580712,50646.8%63.2%
46.53%1012.777312,63044.7%48.1%
51.22%836.268212,39955.9%47.9%
41.98%811.372711,96642.5%41.5%
48.15%816.273012,02138.2%55.3%
50.00%805.978611,20439.4%57.5%
50.67%756.180011,80863.6%40.5%
52.70%747.074012,64860.0%46.1%
50.00%724.578311,88136.4%61.5%
45.83%725.575312,26946.4%45.5%
50.00%706.083312,84642.3%54.5%
46.38%694.770211,75041.7%51.5%
39.71%682.366611,47846.0%32.3%
62.12%666.578212,20353.6%68.4%
59.38%646.080411,85653.6%63.9%
47.37%576.371311,07456.7%37.0%
52.63%575.170010,41645.7%63.6%
54.39%571.972711,42359.3%50.0%
60.71%562.185513,46856.5%63.6%
50.91%556.485511,64334.8%62.5%
56.36%551.670412,27246.9%69.6%
35.19%546.265011,68636.4%34.4%
55.56%546.473011,68554.2%56.7%
59.26%545.781011,87162.1%56.0%
49.02%515.896412,40651.7%45.5%
41.67%486.378211,37928.0%56.5%
52.08%486.266211,08144.8%63.2%
58.33%486.578911,58661.5%54.5%
61.70%471.473812,64454.2%69.6%
40.43%477.286511,76939.1%41.7%
50.00%466.886611,79262.5%36.4%
60.87%464.773212,89550.0%66.7%
47.83%466.291812,95750.0%46.7%
56.82%446.175512,18068.8%50.0%
48.84%432.280813,17661.1%40.0%
39.02%416.469311,17942.9%35.0%
50.00%405.782611,35744.4%54.5%
51.28%395.574311,31447.8%56.3%
55.26%381.470612,24538.9%70.0%
54.05%372.668912,93835.0%76.5%
44.12%341.675613,86942.9%45.0%
51.52%334.670412,38453.9%50.0%
63.64%332.470312,67372.2%53.3%
59.38%326.580612,72336.4%71.4%
51.61%313.577712,11362.5%40.0%
56.67%302.679411,97555.6%58.3%
58.62%296.373812,42950.0%63.2%
55.17%296.361310,50158.8%50.0%
51.85%272.175011,75642.9%61.5%
57.69%266.168110,85960.0%54.5%
42.31%261.864112,02523.1%61.5%
42.31%265.872810,50540.0%45.5%
30.77%261.972111,64245.5%20.0%
75.00%245.973911,79076.9%72.7%
79.17%242.180113,21191.7%66.7%
29.17%245.675611,85037.5%25.0%
65.22%235.885712,89128.6%81.3%
72.73%227.16059,72960.0%100.0%
45.45%223.371412,68922.2%61.5%
42.86%217.366811,33430.0%54.5%
60.00%202.382813,27050.0%66.7%
25.00%206.874312,05928.6%23.1%
65.00%201.776614,37557.1%69.2%
65.00%201.170312,78444.4%81.8%
78.95%191.370712,544100.0%60.0%
47.37%196.481610,88440.0%55.6%
52.63%196.174411,30160.0%44.4%
50.00%185.272713,33228.6%63.6%
50.00%184.576811,99050.0%50.0%
47.06%173.786512,60244.4%50.0%
52.94%172.686514,93050.0%53.9%
56.25%165.869011,79277.8%28.6%
81.25%166.689013,13657.1%100.0%
50.00%161.569313,31940.0%66.7%
53.33%152.479313,82725.0%63.6%
53.33%155.866511,86266.7%44.4%
60.00%156.870913,76760.0%60.0%
53.33%157.178112,33857.1%50.0%
53.33%155.674011,44557.1%50.0%
80.00%154.767811,48185.7%75.0%
46.67%151.171713,79862.5%28.6%
60.00%151.074812,47140.0%70.0%
64.29%144.568013,12862.5%66.7%
57.14%146.872512,81683.3%37.5%
64.29%146.755510,83871.4%57.1%
38.46%136.276710,36433.3%42.9%
58.33%126.674612,53350.0%66.7%
16.67%126.960512,09320.0%14.3%
33.33%126.966411,78750.0%16.7%
50.00%126.378212,28562.5%25.0%
54.55%116.36849,73957.1%50.0%
54.55%116.796912,10271.4%25.0%
72.73%113.574111,21480.0%66.7%
40.00%101.973311,72940.0%40.0%
50.00%104.45278,07050.0%50.0%
40.00%104.561410,98160.0%20.0%
66.67%91.249910,11450.0%80.0%
66.67%97.168212,27471.4%50.0%
77.78%92.31,13115,150100.0%66.7%
66.67%98.067812,98860.0%75.0%
22.22%91.064411,0110.0%50.0%
55.56%95.960711,51966.7%50.0%
55.56%96.874812,38666.7%50.0%
44.44%96.868111,82825.0%60.0%
62.50%83.176412,94466.7%60.0%
25.00%86.962711,45125.0%25.0%
50.00%86.257411,95966.7%40.0%
57.14%77.479413,34766.7%50.0%
57.14%72.860110,88125.0%100.0%
57.14%71.552211,146100.0%40.0%
57.14%72.061510,78740.0%100.0%
28.57%76.464710,98866.7%0.0%
66.67%67.180911,50560.0%100.0%
20.00%56.976311,28933.3%0.0%
80.00%56.288513,53075.0%100.0%
60.00%55.950912,071100.0%33.3%
80.00%56.569814,377100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.457410,96750.0%66.7%

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Nasus vs Lee Sin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nasus do against Lee Sin in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Lee Sin matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nasus do against Lee Sin in the early game?

In the early game, Lee Sin has the advantage against Nasus with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Lee Sin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nasus do against Lee Sin in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Nasus vs Lee Sin 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 Nasus vs Lee Sin matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Lee Sin with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Nasus build against Lee Sin?

The best Nasus build against Lee Sin includes Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart, Trinity Force with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nasus runes against Lee Sin?

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

Does Nasus counter Lee Sin?

Yes, Nasus has a favorable matchup against Lee Sin with a 60.0% win rate. Nasus strongly counters Lee Sin in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nasus against Lee Sin?

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