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

Nasusvs Ornn

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nasus vs Ornn is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nasus wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Ornn based on 46 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Ornn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nasus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nasus vs Ornn 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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Ornn - 50.0% win rateOrnn(50.0%)
Nasus - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Nasus
50.0% WR
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Ornn vs Nasus matchup - 50.0% win rate
Ornn
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Nasus vs Ornn Matchup?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Ornn matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 46
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.1
866
DMG / min
839
11,792
Gold / game
10,278
609
Heal / min
196
1,723
DMG Mitigated / min
1,915
0.8
CC / min
1.8
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
36.4%
Late Game WR
63.6%

Nasus vs Ornn Matchup Summary

The Nasus vs Ornn matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 46 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Ornn's 50.0%, giving Nasus a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Ornn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Ornn reaches their power spikes, while Ornn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ornn leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Ornn's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nasus vs Ornn Laning Phase Breakdown

Nasus wins the laning phase against Ornn in League of Legends

Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Ornn, 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
6.8Nasus
6.1Ornn
Nasus edges out Ornn by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nasus.
Damage
866Nasus
839Ornn
Damage output is virtually even between Nasus and Ornn, with only 26 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,792Nasus
10,278Ornn
Nasus generates a commanding 1,514 more gold per game than Ornn. This substantial economic advantage means Nasus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ornn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Nasus
1.8Ornn
Ornn brings significantly more crowd control than Nasus, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ornn 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
2,331Nasus
2,110Ornn
Nasus vastly out-sustains Ornn, healing and mitigating 221 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ornn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ornn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nasus Build Against Ornn

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ornn, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Ornn are Trinity Force, Thornmail 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ornn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nasus vs Ornn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Nasus early game win rateNasus62.5%
Ornn early game win rateOrnn37.5%
Late Game
Ornn
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Nasus late game win rateNasus36.4%
Ornn late game win rateOrnn63.6%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Ornn. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ornn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Nasus. Extended games heavily favor Ornn, 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 Ornn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ornn 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 Ornn

Precision rune tree - Nasus primary runes vs OrnnPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Nasus rune vs OrnnTriumph - best Nasus rune vs OrnnLegend: Haste - best Nasus rune vs OrnnCoup de Grace - best Nasus rune vs Ornn
Inspiration rune tree - Nasus secondary runes vs OrnnInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Nasus rune vs OrnnApproach Velocity - best Nasus rune vs Ornn
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Nasus maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Ornn.


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 Ornn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nasus do against Ornn in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Ornn matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Ornn's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 46 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nasus do against Ornn in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Ornn with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Ornn in the late game?

In the late game, Ornn takes over the Nasus vs Ornn matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Ornn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nasus vs Ornn matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Ornn with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nasus is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 46 games analyzed.

What is the best Nasus build against Ornn?

The best Nasus build against Ornn includes Trinity Force, Thornmail, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. 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 Nasus runes against Ornn?

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

Does Nasus counter Ornn?

Yes, Nasus has a favorable matchup against Ornn with a 50.0% win rate. Nasus slightly edges out Ornn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nasus against Ornn?

When playing Nasus against Ornn, 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.