Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Syndravs Nasus

BMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nasus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Syndra based on 9 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Syndra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Nasus matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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.

Compare against an opponent
Nasus - 33.3% win rateNasus(33.3%)
Syndra - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
33.3% WR
VS
Nasus vs Syndra matchup - 66.7% win rate
Nasus
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Nasus Matchup?

Nasus wins the Syndra vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.3
CS / min
7.1
992
DMG / min
682
11,999
Gold / game
12,274
41
Heal / min
706
280
DMG Mitigated / min
1,595
1.6
CC / min
0.7
28.6%
Early Game WR
71.4%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Syndra vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Syndra's 33.3%, giving Nasus a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Syndra reaches their power spikes, while Syndra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,980 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nasus 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.

Syndra vs Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Syndra
7.1Nasus
Syndra 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
992Syndra
682Nasus
Syndra heavily out-damages Nasus by 310 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 Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,999Syndra
12,274Nasus
Syndra and Nasus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 275 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Syndra
0.7Nasus
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Nasus, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nasus should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
321Syndra
2,301Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 1,980 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Syndra Build Against Nasus

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Nasus are Cosmic Drive, Void Staff and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Syndra vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra28.6%
Nasus early game win rateNasus71.4%
Late Game
Syndra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%
Nasus late game win rateNasus50.0%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Syndra at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nasus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nasus has the edge early, but Syndra gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Syndra Runes Against Nasus

Inspiration rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs NasusInspiration
First Strike - best Syndra rune vs NasusCash Back - best Syndra rune vs NasusBiscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs NasusCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Nasus
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs NasusSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs NasusGathering Storm - best Syndra rune vs Nasus
100.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.04%1297.393112,75149.2%60.3%
46.07%897.091912,96650.0%43.6%
50.00%846.885111,63640.0%59.1%
51.85%817.290913,13051.3%52.4%
52.56%787.384812,64655.6%50.0%
45.83%727.080813,01541.9%48.8%
44.78%676.479211,52944.8%44.7%
62.07%586.799613,99473.9%54.3%
50.00%546.992112,08943.3%58.3%
39.22%517.088613,35433.3%43.3%
40.82%496.674711,69523.8%53.6%
54.35%467.291112,93255.0%53.9%
48.84%436.780412,39344.4%52.0%
42.86%426.983511,61942.1%43.5%
59.52%427.086612,85426.7%77.8%
64.29%426.978811,43565.2%63.2%
52.38%427.095212,82152.6%52.2%
43.90%416.587011,26045.0%42.9%
47.50%406.999613,60450.0%45.8%
52.50%407.095113,76650.0%53.9%
55.56%367.080112,03360.0%45.5%
52.78%367.01,02013,39542.9%59.1%
47.22%366.882410,06640.9%57.1%
37.14%357.081310,77134.8%41.7%
54.55%337.291513,64766.7%47.6%
65.63%327.01,07214,11163.6%66.7%
58.06%317.41,02513,88564.7%50.0%
51.61%317.01,01113,79260.0%43.8%
37.93%296.980212,04841.7%35.3%
55.17%297.089312,26573.3%35.7%
60.00%257.187712,74645.5%71.4%
39.13%237.284011,86833.3%50.0%
61.90%217.31,01812,21066.7%58.3%
25.00%207.090211,53822.2%27.3%
40.00%207.692513,00642.9%38.5%
52.63%197.01,02813,4750.0%71.4%
55.56%186.998712,65533.3%66.7%
55.56%186.585012,49842.9%63.6%
70.59%177.81,20513,80077.8%62.5%
47.06%177.297513,92437.5%55.6%
56.25%167.796215,264100.0%36.4%
43.75%166.687113,10120.0%54.5%
62.50%167.296914,00777.8%42.9%
60.00%157.687813,43662.5%57.1%
60.00%156.986613,97880.0%50.0%
64.29%147.394113,07666.7%62.5%
50.00%146.889613,06783.3%25.0%
38.46%137.21,02312,79842.9%33.3%
53.85%137.187610,64962.5%40.0%
61.54%137.088414,04166.7%57.1%
50.00%127.194611,92566.7%33.3%
66.67%127.183612,79262.5%75.0%
55.56%96.899115,7870.0%71.4%
33.33%97.399211,99928.6%50.0%
37.50%86.81,03812,80040.0%33.3%
57.14%77.689013,21050.0%66.7%
42.86%75.881910,10640.0%50.0%
42.86%76.71,01311,89233.3%50.0%
66.67%67.08819,08450.0%100.0%
50.00%67.91,08615,078100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.790914,734100.0%80.0%
50.00%66.694412,37333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.082911,19750.0%50.0%
83.33%66.51,08015,590100.0%75.0%
66.67%67.71,03716,00250.0%75.0%
0.00%57.690213,6370.0%0.0%
80.00%56.484513,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.51,03214,08233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.395612,89766.7%50.0%
60.00%52.485211,91450.0%66.7%
40.00%57.069511,8570.0%66.7%

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Syndra vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Syndra vs Nasus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Syndra's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Syndra do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Syndra with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Nasus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Nasus matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Syndra with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Nasus?

The best Syndra build against Nasus includes Cosmic Drive, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Nasus?

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

Does Syndra counter Nasus?

No, Syndra struggles against Nasus with only a 33.3% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Nasus?

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