Nasusvs Ryze
Nasus vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ryze wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Nasus based on 16 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nasus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nasus vs Ryze 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.
Who Wins the Nasus vs Ryze Matchup?
Nasus vs Ryze Matchup Summary
The Nasus vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Nasus's 37.5%, giving Ryze a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,372 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nasus players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ryze overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Nasus vs Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown
Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Nasus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nasus Build Against Ryze
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Ryze are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Force of Nature and Frozen Heart. 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 Ryze matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nasus62.5%
Ryze37.5%Nasus12.5%Ryze87.5%Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 87.5% win rate — 75.0 points above Nasus. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, 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 Ryze reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ryze 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 Ryze
Inspiration
Sorcery
The Inspiration and Sorcery rune setup gives Nasus the best tools to compete against Ryze in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nasus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.83% | 216 | 6.3 | 719 | 11,290 | 38.5% | 51.2% | |
| 40.11% | 182 | 5.9 | 642 | 11,617 | 46.4% | 36.3% | |
| 57.76% | 161 | 5.8 | 754 | 11,791 | 54.8% | 59.6% | |
| 48.18% | 137 | 6.0 | 851 | 11,615 | 52.6% | 45.0% | |
| 53.33% | 135 | 5.7 | 709 | 11,464 | 56.4% | 51.3% | |
| 48.06% | 129 | 6.4 | 719 | 12,083 | 50.0% | 46.8% | |
| 48.00% | 125 | 6.4 | 725 | 11,582 | 50.9% | 45.8% | |
| 49.14% | 116 | 6.1 | 707 | 11,749 | 40.8% | 55.2% | |
| 45.10% | 102 | 6.5 | 825 | 11,876 | 36.8% | 50.0% | |
| 43.16% | 95 | 5.7 | 768 | 10,822 | 36.2% | 50.0% | |
| 48.39% | 93 | 5.1 | 728 | 11,189 | 42.9% | 52.9% | |
| 45.98% | 87 | 6.4 | 823 | 11,807 | 41.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.24% | 85 | 5.7 | 762 | 11,934 | 55.2% | 44.6% | |
| 38.55% | 83 | 5.9 | 789 | 11,121 | 36.1% | 40.4% | |
| 53.09% | 81 | 6.1 | 1,128 | 11,538 | 45.2% | 61.5% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 2.6 | 697 | 11,518 | 47.2% | 50.0% | |
| 54.79% | 73 | 6.5 | 837 | 11,926 | 61.5% | 51.1% | |
| 54.29% | 70 | 7.1 | 810 | 12,807 | 36.7% | 67.5% | |
| 42.03% | 69 | 6.2 | 623 | 10,959 | 45.5% | 38.9% | |
| 36.92% | 65 | 6.4 | 777 | 11,165 | 55.6% | 23.7% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 5.5 | 762 | 11,503 | 50.0% | 48.6% | |
| 50.77% | 65 | 2.0 | 725 | 12,625 | 50.0% | 51.1% | |
| 41.54% | 65 | 5.9 | 869 | 12,545 | 30.8% | 48.7% | |
| 64.62% | 65 | 6.7 | 788 | 13,305 | 75.0% | 58.5% | |
| 55.56% | 63 | 6.5 | 750 | 11,428 | 56.7% | 54.5% | |
| 56.45% | 62 | 6.3 | 704 | 12,248 | 47.8% | 61.5% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 6.5 | 722 | 11,842 | 56.5% | 52.8% | |
| 55.17% | 58 | 3.7 | 816 | 12,248 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 6.1 | 661 | 11,068 | 48.1% | 55.2% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 6.5 | 781 | 13,080 | 70.0% | 42.9% | |
| 59.26% | 54 | 3.3 | 775 | 12,128 | 64.0% | 55.2% | |
| 55.56% | 54 | 6.0 | 724 | 12,318 | 55.0% | 55.9% | |
| 44.44% | 54 | 5.5 | 781 | 10,451 | 40.0% | 48.3% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 2.3 | 707 | 12,305 | 38.1% | 63.6% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 6.3 | 665 | 12,458 | 52.9% | 55.6% | |
| 48.08% | 52 | 6.1 | 636 | 11,710 | 51.9% | 44.0% | |
| 66.67% | 51 | 2.1 | 767 | 13,437 | 63.6% | 69.0% | |
| 35.42% | 48 | 5.6 | 803 | 10,254 | 31.8% | 38.5% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 5.4 | 776 | 10,587 | 44.0% | 47.8% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 6.5 | 807 | 12,312 | 42.1% | 53.6% | |
| 67.44% | 43 | 1.4 | 772 | 12,942 | 70.6% | 65.4% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 6.4 | 776 | 12,349 | 52.9% | 64.0% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 1.1 | 634 | 12,533 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 3.9 | 664 | 12,615 | 60.0% | 59.3% | |
| 31.71% | 41 | 5.3 | 886 | 12,136 | 42.9% | 25.9% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 6.0 | 732 | 11,687 | 62.5% | 44.0% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 2.3 | 799 | 12,921 | 41.2% | 60.9% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 1.8 | 706 | 12,596 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 5.8 | 730 | 12,357 | 66.7% | 59.3% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 6.2 | 710 | 11,312 | 47.6% | 77.8% | |
| 63.64% | 33 | 6.1 | 728 | 13,153 | 60.0% | 65.2% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 4.1 | 717 | 13,265 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 3.7 | 789 | 11,792 | 43.8% | 73.3% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 3.7 | 650 | 12,294 | 42.9% | 62.5% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.6 | 772 | 10,669 | 41.7% | 70.6% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.9 | 749 | 13,922 | 57.1% | 47.6% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.6 | 812 | 10,956 | 61.5% | 33.3% | |
| 77.78% | 27 | 6.0 | 811 | 12,165 | 100.0% | 64.7% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.6 | 755 | 13,245 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.9 | 772 | 12,457 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.8 | 707 | 11,742 | 72.7% | 30.8% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 3.5 | 741 | 12,325 | 41.7% | 63.6% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 4.8 | 853 | 12,358 | 45.5% | 83.3% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.4 | 682 | 12,361 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.8 | 681 | 10,185 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.5 | 753 | 11,169 | 55.6% | 41.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.6 | 640 | 11,227 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 669 | 12,702 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 774 | 12,346 | 18.2% | 44.4% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 2.5 | 666 | 11,065 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.1 | 821 | 12,978 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.7 | 829 | 9,717 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 3.2 | 800 | 11,994 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 6.1 | 614 | 11,481 | 22.2% | 25.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.9 | 817 | 13,175 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 1.9 | 727 | 13,557 | 50.0% | 10.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 7.2 | 775 | 13,202 | 62.5% | 12.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.9 | 729 | 13,079 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.6 | 712 | 12,100 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.7 | 733 | 11,321 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.9 | 691 | 13,523 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.6 | 928 | 10,357 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.7 | 627 | 12,594 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 4.9 | 1,023 | 12,140 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.9 | 783 | 12,817 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 5.3 | 874 | 14,640 | 33.3% | 88.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.6 | 648 | 12,218 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.1 | 681 | 11,342 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 2.7 | 599 | 10,570 | 44.4% | 60.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.8 | 608 | 11,856 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.3 | 697 | 11,117 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.9 | 716 | 12,304 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.1 | 826 | 10,284 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 4.4 | 1,040 | 13,869 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.0 | 606 | 13,053 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 737 | 10,573 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.7 | 654 | 13,240 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.3 | 638 | 11,394 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.7 | 741 | 10,796 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.5 | 713 | 13,796 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.1 | 718 | 12,980 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.0 | 443 | 9,956 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 806 | 11,354 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 611 | 10,051 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 557 | 11,107 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 809 | 13,893 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.3 | 482 | 9,385 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.9 | 667 | 11,986 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.8 | 437 | 8,994 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.1 | 575 | 11,481 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 869 | 14,638 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 880 | 12,437 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 3.2 | 612 | 10,318 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 758 | 13,393 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 823 | 11,083 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 772 | 12,767 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 651 | 13,499 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 612 | 12,870 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 768 | 14,171 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 635 | 12,399 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 641 | 7,987 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Nasus vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nasus do against Ryze in League of Legends?
Ryze wins the Nasus vs Ryze matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Nasus's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Nasus do against Ryze in the early game?
In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Ryze 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 Ryze in the late game?
In the late game, Ryze takes over the Nasus vs Ryze matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to 12.5%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nasus vs Ryze matchup?
Ryze wins the matchup against Nasus with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.
What is the best Nasus build against Ryze?
The best Nasus build against Ryze includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Force of Nature, Frozen Heart with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nasus runes against Ryze?
The best Nasus runes against Ryze use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nasus vs Ryze matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nasus counter Ryze?
No, Nasus struggles against Ryze with only a 37.5% win rate. Ryze has the advantage in this matchup. Nasus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ryze's lead.
How do I play Nasus against Ryze?
When playing Nasus against Ryze, play cautiously and avoid Ryze's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ryze has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.