Nasus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Nasusvs Volibear

CFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nasus vs Volibear is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Volibear wins with a 51.6% win rate (+3.2%) over Nasus based on 93 games. Volibear 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 Volibear 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 - 48.4% win rate in this matchup
Nasus
48.4% WR
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Volibear vs Nasus matchup - 51.6% win rate
Volibear
51.6% WR

Who Wins the Nasus vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Nasus vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 93
48.4%
Win Rate
51.6%
5.1
CS / min
5.4
728
DMG / min
951
11,189
Gold / game
11,799
552
Heal / min
386
1,680
DMG Mitigated / min
1,604
0.7
CC / min
1.2
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
52.9%
Late Game WR
47.1%

Nasus vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Nasus vs Volibear matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 93 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 51.6% win rate compared to Nasus's 48.4%, giving Volibear a 3.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Volibear controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Volibear 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 crowd control, where Volibear leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Volibear is slightly favored, Nasus can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Volibear's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nasus vs Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.1Nasus
5.4Volibear
Volibear edges out Nasus by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Volibear.
Damage
728Nasus
951Volibear
Volibear heavily out-damages Nasus by 224 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 Volibear's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,189Nasus
11,799Volibear
Volibear earns 611 more gold per game than Nasus, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Volibear slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Nasus
1.2Volibear
Volibear provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Volibear coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,232Nasus
1,990Volibear
Nasus vastly out-sustains Volibear, healing and mitigating 242 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Volibear is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Volibear, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nasus Build Against Volibear

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Volibear 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nasus vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Volibear
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nasus early game win rateNasus42.9%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear57.1%
Late Game
Nasus
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Nasus late game win rateNasus52.9%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear47.1%

Volibear dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Nasus. This lopsided early game means Volibear 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 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Volibear. 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: Volibear 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 Volibear

Precision rune tree - Nasus primary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Nasus rune vs VolibearTriumph - best Nasus rune vs VolibearLegend: Haste - best Nasus rune vs VolibearLast Stand - best Nasus rune vs Volibear
Resolve rune tree - Nasus secondary runes vs VolibearResolve
Second Wind - best Nasus rune vs VolibearUnflinching - best Nasus rune vs Volibear
58.1% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Nasus the best tools to compete against Volibear 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.

Nasus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.83%2166.371911,29038.5%51.2%
40.11%1825.964211,61746.4%36.3%
57.76%1615.875411,79154.8%59.6%
48.18%1376.085111,61552.6%45.0%
53.33%1355.770911,46456.4%51.3%
48.06%1296.471912,08350.0%46.8%
48.00%1256.472511,58250.9%45.8%
49.14%1166.170711,74940.8%55.2%
45.10%1026.582511,87636.8%50.0%
43.16%955.776810,82236.2%50.0%
48.39%935.172811,18942.9%52.9%
45.98%876.482311,80741.0%50.0%
48.24%855.776211,93455.2%44.6%
38.55%835.978911,12136.1%40.4%
53.09%816.11,12811,53845.2%61.5%
48.65%742.669711,51847.2%50.0%
54.79%736.583711,92661.5%51.1%
54.29%707.181012,80736.7%67.5%
42.03%696.262310,95945.5%38.9%
36.92%656.477711,16555.6%23.7%
49.23%655.576211,50350.0%48.6%
50.77%652.072512,62550.0%51.1%
41.54%655.986912,54530.8%48.7%
64.62%656.778813,30575.0%58.5%
55.56%636.575011,42856.7%54.5%
56.45%626.370412,24847.8%61.5%
54.24%596.572211,84256.5%52.8%
55.17%583.781612,24866.7%42.9%
51.79%566.166111,06848.1%55.2%
52.73%556.578113,08070.0%42.9%
59.26%543.377512,12864.0%55.2%
55.56%546.072412,31855.0%55.9%
44.44%545.578110,45140.0%48.3%
53.70%542.370712,30538.1%63.6%
54.72%536.366512,45852.9%55.6%
48.08%526.163611,71051.9%44.0%
66.67%512.176713,43763.6%69.0%
35.42%485.680310,25431.8%38.5%
45.83%485.477610,58744.0%47.8%
48.94%476.580712,31242.1%53.6%
67.44%431.477212,94270.6%65.4%
59.52%426.477612,34952.9%64.0%
52.38%421.163412,53350.0%53.3%
59.52%423.966412,61560.0%59.3%
31.71%415.388612,13642.9%25.9%
51.22%416.073211,68762.5%44.0%
52.50%402.379912,92141.2%60.9%
50.00%401.870612,59650.0%50.0%
61.54%395.873012,35766.7%59.3%
61.54%396.271011,31247.6%77.8%
63.64%336.172813,15360.0%65.2%
56.25%324.171713,26554.5%57.1%
58.06%313.778911,79243.8%73.3%
53.33%303.765012,29442.9%62.5%
58.62%296.677210,66941.7%70.6%
50.00%281.974913,92257.1%47.6%
46.43%286.681210,95661.5%33.3%
77.78%276.081112,165100.0%64.7%
51.85%271.675513,24550.0%52.6%
53.85%261.977212,45750.0%57.1%
50.00%246.870711,74272.7%30.8%
52.17%233.574112,32541.7%63.6%
65.22%234.885312,35845.5%83.3%
59.09%226.468212,36150.0%64.3%
63.64%226.868110,18566.7%60.0%
47.62%216.575311,16955.6%41.7%
40.00%205.664011,22750.0%30.0%
40.00%202.066912,70242.9%38.5%
30.00%201.277412,34618.2%44.4%
42.11%192.566611,06550.0%33.3%
50.00%182.182112,97837.5%60.0%
50.00%186.78299,71750.0%50.0%
55.56%183.280011,99450.0%60.0%
23.53%176.161411,48122.2%25.0%
64.71%171.981713,17550.0%72.7%
25.00%161.972713,55750.0%10.0%
37.50%167.277513,20262.5%12.5%
56.25%162.972913,07950.0%60.0%
31.25%161.671212,10014.3%44.4%
50.00%166.773311,32140.0%54.5%
50.00%165.969113,52366.7%40.0%
43.75%166.692810,35733.3%57.1%
46.67%155.762712,59450.0%44.4%
46.67%154.91,02312,14066.7%33.3%
46.67%151.978312,81733.3%55.6%
66.67%155.387414,64033.3%88.9%
57.14%146.664812,21857.1%57.1%
50.00%141.168111,34242.9%57.1%
50.00%142.759910,57044.4%60.0%
35.71%141.860811,85633.3%40.0%
53.85%136.369711,11742.9%66.7%
61.54%135.971612,30450.0%71.4%
41.67%126.182610,28442.9%40.0%
58.33%124.41,04013,86966.7%55.6%
63.64%116.060613,05366.7%60.0%
60.00%105.773710,57340.0%80.0%
55.56%96.765413,240100.0%42.9%
44.44%94.363811,39433.3%50.0%
55.56%96.774110,79660.0%50.0%
66.67%95.571313,79666.7%66.7%
44.44%95.171812,98066.7%33.3%
50.00%83.04439,95666.7%40.0%
50.00%85.880611,35460.0%33.3%
25.00%86.261110,0510.0%40.0%
25.00%86.555711,10733.3%20.0%
75.00%81.280913,89350.0%83.3%
14.29%76.34829,3850.0%33.3%
28.57%72.966711,98666.7%0.0%
28.57%70.84378,99420.0%50.0%
42.86%71.157511,481100.0%20.0%
66.67%61.686914,6380.0%66.7%
66.67%67.388012,43750.0%75.0%
0.00%63.261210,3180.0%0.0%
50.00%66.175813,39333.3%66.7%
50.00%66.782311,08333.3%66.7%
40.00%54.777212,76750.0%33.3%
40.00%54.365113,4990.0%66.7%
20.00%55.861212,870100.0%0.0%
80.00%56.376814,17166.7%100.0%
40.00%52.663512,3990.0%66.7%
60.00%55.26417,98766.7%50.0%

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Nasus vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nasus do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Nasus vs Volibear matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to Nasus's 48.4%, a 3.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 93 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nasus do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Volibear has the advantage against Nasus with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Volibear players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nasus do against Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Nasus vs Volibear matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nasus vs Volibear matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Nasus with a 51.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 3.2 percentage point advantage means Volibear is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 93 games analyzed.

What is the best Nasus build against Volibear?

The best Nasus build against Volibear includes Trinity Force, Thornmail, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Volibear?

The best Nasus runes against Volibear use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.1% win rate in the Nasus vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nasus counter Volibear?

No, Nasus struggles against Volibear with only a 48.4% win rate. Volibear has the advantage in this matchup. Nasus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Volibear's lead.

How do I play Nasus against Volibear?

When playing Nasus against Volibear, play cautiously and avoid Volibear's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Volibear in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.