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

Nasusvs Skarner

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nasus vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nasus wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Skarner based on 15 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 Skarner 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nasus
60.0% WR
VS
Skarner vs Nasus matchup - 40.0% win rate
Skarner
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nasus vs Skarner Matchup?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
2.9
CS / min
2.3
666
DMG / min
628
11,244
Gold / game
10,166
700
Heal / min
285
1,585
DMG Mitigated / min
1,699
0.7
CC / min
1.3
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Nasus vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Nasus vs Skarner 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 Skarner's 40.0%, giving Nasus a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Nasus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Skarner 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 Skarner leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus players can confidently pick into Skarner and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Skarner 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 Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Nasus wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, 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
2.9Nasus
2.3Skarner
Nasus edges out Skarner by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nasus.
Damage
666Nasus
628Skarner
Nasus deals 38 more champion damage per minute than Skarner. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Skarner choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nasus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,244Nasus
10,166Skarner
Nasus generates a commanding 1,078 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Nasus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Skarner should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Nasus
1.3Skarner
Skarner provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Skarner coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,286Nasus
1,984Skarner
Nasus vastly out-sustains Skarner, healing and mitigating 302 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Skarner is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Skarner, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nasus Build Against Skarner

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Skarner are Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail and Protoplasm Harness. 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 Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nasus early game win rateNasus57.1%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner42.9%
Late Game
Nasus
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Nasus late game win rateNasus62.5%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner37.5%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Skarner. 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Skarner. 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. Skarner players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nasus Runes Against Skarner

Precision rune tree - Nasus primary runes vs SkarnerPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Nasus rune vs SkarnerTriumph - best Nasus rune vs SkarnerLegend: Haste - best Nasus rune vs SkarnerLast Stand - best Nasus rune vs Skarner
Resolve rune tree - Nasus secondary runes vs SkarnerResolve
Second Wind - best Nasus rune vs SkarnerUnflinching - best Nasus rune vs Skarner
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Nasus to press their advantage against Skarner, 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%