Nasus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.3%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Nasusvs Veigar

AFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nasus vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Veigar wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Nasus based on 5 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Veigar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nasus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nasus vs Veigar 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 - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Nasus
20.0% WR
VS
Veigar vs Nasus matchup - 80.0% win rate
Veigar
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Nasus vs Veigar Matchup?

Veigar wins the Nasus vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
6.3
CS / min
6.7
830
DMG / min
1,399
14,439
Gold / game
16,042
493
Heal / min
92
1,496
DMG Mitigated / min
456
0.5
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nasus vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Nasus vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nasus's 20.0%, giving Veigar a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Veigar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Veigar reaches their power spikes, while Veigar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,440 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar 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 Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

Veigar is favored during the laning phase against Nasus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Veigar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Nasus
6.7Veigar
Veigar edges out Nasus by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Veigar.
Damage
830Nasus
1,399Veigar
Veigar heavily out-damages Nasus by 569 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 Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,439Nasus
16,042Veigar
Veigar generates a commanding 1,603 more gold per game than Nasus. This substantial economic advantage means Veigar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nasus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Nasus
0.8Veigar
Veigar provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Veigar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,988Nasus
548Veigar
Nasus vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 1,440 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nasus Build Against Veigar

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Veigar are Serpent's Fang, Mercurial Scimitar 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 Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nasus early game win rateNasus100.0%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar0.0%
Late Game
Veigar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nasus late game win rateNasus0.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar100.0%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Veigar. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Veigar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nasus. Extended games heavily favor Veigar, 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 Veigar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Veigar 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 Veigar

Precision rune tree - Nasus primary runes vs VeigarPrecision
Press the Attack - best Nasus rune vs VeigarTriumph - best Nasus rune vs VeigarLegend: Haste - best Nasus rune vs VeigarCoup de Grace - best Nasus rune vs Veigar
Resolve rune tree - Nasus secondary runes vs VeigarResolve
Second Wind - best Nasus rune vs VeigarRevitalize - best Nasus rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Nasus the best tools to compete against Veigar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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
50.00%701.273411,66646.4%52.4%
59.38%641.470011,27456.3%62.5%
50.00%581.263710,89246.4%53.3%
49.09%555.573810,02243.5%53.1%
45.28%536.371311,86747.4%44.1%
51.92%521.171911,87852.4%51.6%
48.08%521.472712,25950.0%47.2%
47.06%515.968211,88333.3%52.8%
52.08%481.861710,36057.9%48.3%
63.04%461.155211,36552.9%69.0%
39.13%463.568712,28238.5%39.4%
46.34%412.069211,82933.3%56.5%
68.29%415.981812,61270.6%66.7%
39.47%385.772710,88636.4%40.7%
51.43%353.575512,33147.1%55.6%
55.88%346.381211,25055.6%56.3%
43.75%321.069410,47169.2%26.3%
50.00%326.31,11612,57270.0%40.9%
46.67%301.166712,79237.5%50.0%
53.33%304.972610,48854.5%52.6%
46.67%301.171510,51550.0%43.8%
46.67%306.358010,07564.3%31.3%
39.29%281.25919,68053.9%26.7%
61.54%265.368711,61466.7%57.1%
46.15%261.368310,40154.5%40.0%
58.33%246.371110,55240.0%71.4%
54.17%246.261210,10858.3%50.0%
50.00%241.062811,02445.5%53.9%
58.33%241.968411,69950.0%64.3%
54.17%241.380213,56080.0%47.4%
60.87%237.291713,18966.7%57.1%
45.45%225.377012,21162.5%35.7%
50.00%225.181811,84844.4%53.9%
80.00%201.888812,672100.0%71.4%
55.00%206.096411,98050.0%58.3%
55.00%206.379812,64050.0%56.3%
25.00%201.371413,15416.7%28.6%
55.00%201.167811,66850.0%58.3%
50.00%204.75889,66430.0%70.0%
52.63%195.376810,47133.3%70.0%
47.37%195.272010,93162.5%36.4%
63.16%196.382914,35966.7%62.5%
61.11%185.266111,66377.8%44.4%
50.00%181.474012,06860.0%46.1%
55.56%185.881312,12462.5%50.0%
55.56%181.174112,58850.0%58.3%
52.94%171.669510,36571.4%40.0%
70.59%175.51,02312,26957.1%80.0%
47.06%171.675212,61350.0%45.5%
58.82%174.879312,76575.0%53.9%
31.25%161.05838,96025.0%37.5%
62.50%165.670211,18066.7%57.1%
86.67%151.959711,847100.0%77.8%
40.00%155.978611,04850.0%33.3%
53.33%156.081112,45366.7%44.4%
46.67%157.175012,70375.0%36.4%
66.67%156.367811,09171.4%62.5%
50.00%141.979312,54757.1%42.9%
57.14%142.865111,63042.9%71.4%
57.14%146.880113,47333.3%63.6%
42.86%141.258712,51350.0%40.0%
38.46%136.382410,96060.0%25.0%
61.54%132.573613,09050.0%66.7%
58.33%123.079414,55760.0%57.1%
66.67%122.081612,17575.0%62.5%
58.33%126.984211,50866.7%50.0%
50.00%121.583813,26825.0%62.5%
8.33%124.55919,8150.0%16.7%
45.45%116.272710,61150.0%42.9%
54.55%111.471013,78250.0%57.1%
72.73%115.195212,200100.0%62.5%
63.64%115.564810,43080.0%50.0%
50.00%105.967210,31333.3%57.1%
80.00%101.050211,45380.0%80.0%
80.00%106.181610,92366.7%85.7%
50.00%101.168011,092100.0%16.7%
55.56%95.878012,6940.0%62.5%
33.33%90.94649,06350.0%0.0%
37.50%82.273013,8640.0%42.9%
87.50%85.265511,05866.7%100.0%
87.50%85.977711,85566.7%100.0%
71.43%75.666312,03450.0%80.0%
83.33%66.41,05712,759100.0%75.0%
66.67%61.888214,249100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.092813,859100.0%60.0%
33.33%62.054911,31133.3%33.3%
16.67%64.83917,6940.0%33.3%
20.00%56.383014,439100.0%0.0%
40.00%51.17109,02750.0%0.0%
60.00%57.043310,78666.7%50.0%

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Nasus vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nasus do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Nasus vs Veigar matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nasus's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nasus do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Veigar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Veigar takes over the Nasus vs Veigar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Veigar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nasus vs Veigar matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Nasus with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nasus build against Veigar?

The best Nasus build against Veigar includes Serpent's Fang, Mercurial Scimitar, Trinity Force with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nasus runes against Veigar?

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

Does Nasus counter Veigar?

No, Nasus struggles against Veigar with only a 20.0% win rate. Veigar has the advantage in this matchup. Nasus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Veigar's lead.

How do I play Nasus against Veigar?

When playing Nasus against Veigar, play cautiously and avoid Veigar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Veigar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.