Rengar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Rengarvs Nasus

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

Rengar vs Nasus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Rengar wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Nasus based on 18 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Rengar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Nasus matchup.

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Rengar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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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Rengar - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Rengar
50.0% WR
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Nasus vs Rengar matchup - 50.0% win rate
Nasus
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Rengar vs Nasus Matchup?

Rengar wins the Rengar vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Rengar
Matches: 18
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.3
CS / min
1.4
789
DMG / min
740
12,726
Gold / game
12,068
470
Heal / min
757
664
DMG Mitigated / min
1,627
0.5
CC / min
0.7
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
53.9%
Late Game WR
46.1%

Rengar vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Rengar vs Nasus matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Rengar wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nasus's 50.0%, giving Rengar a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Rengar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Rengar reaches their power spikes, while Rengar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,251 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rengar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Nasus'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.

Rengar vs Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Nasus wins the laning phase against Rengar in League of Legends

Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nasus holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Rengar
1.4Nasus
Rengar and Nasus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
789Rengar
740Nasus
Rengar deals 49 more champion damage per minute than Nasus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nasus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Rengar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,726Rengar
12,068Nasus
Rengar earns 659 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 Rengar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Rengar
0.7Nasus
Both Rengar and Nasus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,134Rengar
2,384Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Rengar, healing and mitigating 1,251 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rengar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rengar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rengar Build Against Nasus

Slightly Magical Footwear is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Nasus are Profane Hydra, Edge of Night and Umbral Glaive. This combination gives Rengar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 6 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Rengar the best chance to compete against Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rengar vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Rengar early game win rateRengar40.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus60.0%
Late Game
Rengar
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Rengar late game win rateRengar53.9%
Nasus late game win rateNasus46.1%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Rengar. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rengar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Nasus. Extended games heavily favor Rengar, 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 Rengar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rengar 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 Rengar Runes Against Nasus

Precision rune tree - Rengar primary runes vs NasusPrecision
Conqueror - best Rengar rune vs NasusTriumph - best Rengar rune vs NasusLegend: Alacrity - best Rengar rune vs NasusCoup de Grace - best Rengar rune vs Nasus
Domination rune tree - Rengar secondary runes vs NasusDomination
Sudden Impact - best Rengar rune vs NasusUltimate Hunter - best Rengar rune vs Nasus
25.0% WR

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


Rengar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Rengar'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 Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rengar 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
47.17%531.079813,04838.1%53.1%
36.36%441.076512,02031.3%39.3%
46.15%391.077112,62050.0%42.1%
51.43%351.080113,80341.7%56.5%
41.18%341.079813,87133.3%44.0%
50.00%341.080011,33356.3%44.4%
35.48%310.877412,72645.5%30.0%
56.67%301.281414,23561.5%52.9%
55.56%271.079213,16578.6%30.8%
35.00%200.976813,38725.0%41.7%
36.84%191.792514,01433.3%38.5%
52.63%190.992114,49337.5%63.6%
50.00%181.179313,49916.7%66.7%
50.00%181.378912,72640.0%53.9%
47.06%170.982810,65754.5%33.3%
23.53%171.464313,4020.0%33.3%
47.06%170.975512,66537.5%55.6%
35.29%171.074310,70040.0%28.6%
31.25%160.868211,86240.0%27.3%
68.75%160.976210,85362.5%75.0%
68.75%160.880910,65175.0%62.5%
40.00%150.967812,84262.5%14.3%
61.54%131.393713,84060.0%62.5%
66.67%120.76839,80083.3%50.0%
50.00%120.970412,43033.3%66.7%
50.00%121.160811,05171.4%20.0%
36.36%111.169412,09225.0%42.9%
54.55%110.969712,10060.0%50.0%
63.64%110.752910,60283.3%40.0%
45.45%111.286416,33825.0%57.1%
30.00%101.358112,07966.7%14.3%
60.00%100.972111,82380.0%40.0%
40.00%100.858910,16542.9%33.3%
66.67%90.784513,74966.7%66.7%
62.50%80.970010,85066.7%60.0%
87.50%82.489811,63675.0%100.0%
62.50%81.688713,103100.0%40.0%
50.00%80.863312,4340.0%100.0%
42.86%71.886413,94550.0%40.0%
42.86%74.556210,88325.0%66.7%
57.14%71.179114,64375.0%33.3%
85.71%70.788215,3770.0%100.0%
57.14%72.164711,68733.3%75.0%
66.67%63.570913,05350.0%75.0%
66.67%61.078313,04466.7%66.7%
40.00%52.355513,2000.0%50.0%
20.00%55.170413,1400.0%25.0%
40.00%53.375812,43733.3%50.0%
40.00%51.251510,58250.0%33.3%

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Rengar vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rengar do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Rengar wins the Rengar vs Nasus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nasus's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Rengar do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Rengar with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rengar do against Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Rengar takes over the Rengar vs Nasus matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Rengar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rengar vs Nasus matchup?

Rengar wins the matchup against Nasus with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Rengar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Rengar build against Nasus?

The best Rengar build against Nasus includes Profane Hydra, Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive with Slightly Magical Footwear. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rengar runes against Nasus?

The best Rengar runes against Nasus use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Rengar vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rengar counter Nasus?

Yes, Rengar has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 50.0% win rate. Rengar slightly edges out Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Rengar against Nasus?

When playing Rengar against Nasus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Nasus. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.