Game patch 26.20Data Dragon 16.20.1
Reference patch 16.20.1
Nasus has an established solo-lane plan with the income and space needed to trade, manage waves and influence a side lane.
Primary roleStandard Summoner's Rift preparationThese patches track recommendation review, build validation and item lookup separately. Updating item data does not complete a build review.
Normal Draft · Top
Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.
This is the most-supported Draft/Ranked starting item in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Compare its durability, sustain and damage trade-off before leaving base.
This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
This is the most-supported Boots choice in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17; change it when the opposing damage or crowd control calls for a different defence.
This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.
Completes the six-item inventory with health and out-of-combat recovery after enough bonus health is established.
Complete build choices
Recommendation review pending
View full route▾Best when: Chempunk Chainsword adds anti-heal without abandoning attack damage and health.
First itemTrinity ForceBootsIonian Boots of LucidityChempunk ChainswordLateSpirit VisageFlexibleDeath's DanceHealth and recoveryWarmog's Armor
View full route▾Best when: Kaenic Rookern is a defensive answer when repeated magic damage is the real problem.
First itemTrinity ForceBootsIonian Boots of LucidityCoreFrozen HeartKaenic RookernFlexibleDeath's DanceHealth and recoveryWarmog's Armor
View full route▾Best when: Black Cleaver shreds armour during extended fights.
First itemTrinity ForceBootsIonian Boots of LucidityBlack CleaverLateSpirit VisageFlexibleDeath's DanceHealth and recoveryWarmog's ArmorRunes and summoner spells
Take measured lane trades, scale durability and keep a route back to the map.
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Demolish
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Precision
Triumph
Last Stand
Flash
TeleportTeleport preserves recalls and side-lane access. Ignite is a deliberate pressure trade-off, not a universal upgrade.
Keep the defensive secondary runes when repeated poke or one committed trade can decide the lane.
Static alternatives
These choices are not selected from live scores. Use one only after you identify the stated match problem yourself.
Chempunk Chainsword adds anti-heal without abandoning attack damage and health.
Kaenic Rookern is a defensive answer when repeated magic damage is the real problem.
Black Cleaver shreds armour during extended fights.
Kit reference
Ability names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads are independently written; the current in-game tooltip remains authoritative.
What it doesNasus drains his foe's spiritual energy, giving him bonus Life Steal.
Practical readSoul Eater is the always-on rule shaping Nasus's normal trading and fight pattern. Watch its in-game state before committing.
What it doesNasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.
Practical readSiphoning Strike contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
What it doesNasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.
Practical readWither contributes basic-attack interaction. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
What it doesNasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.
Practical readSpirit Fire contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
What it doesNasus unleashes a mighty sandstorm that batters nearby enemies. While the storm rages, he gains increased Health, Attack Range, damages nearby enemies, has a reduced cooldown on Siphoning Strike, and gains bonus Armor and Magic Resistance.
Practical readFury of the Sands contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Adapt the plan
Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.
Hold a favourable wave, pressure the enemy away from farm and keep enough vision to survive the second opponent.
Push before moving to an objective; arrive through a known route rather than giving up the wave and your shutdown.
Use the lead to occupy space for the team. Do not chase through the entire enemy formation for one target.
Keep health and minions balanced so one poor trade does not decide the lane.
Move after the wave is handled and communicate if the opposing Top laner leaves first.
Choose between front-line duty, side pressure and carry access according to the champion kit.
Farm near safety, avoid repeating the losing trade and ask for help only when the wave creates a realistic window.
Do not follow a stronger opponent through unseen river. Signal the move and recover guaranteed resources.
Contribute control or pressure to the nearest safe target instead of trying to repair the score alone.
Pings, movement and objectives
Manage the long lane before leaving it. A useful move begins with a handled wave, a visible route and a teammate who knows you are coming.
Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.
Push, catch or communicate the wave before leaving so the opponent does not gain a free move and free income.
Use On My Way for the route you are actually taking and Danger where an unseen opponent may arrive.
Move through controlled vision with the Jungler or another ally instead of face-checking the objective alone.
Decide whether you are engaging, front-lining, flanking or protecting a carry before the fight begins.
Later objectives: Repeat the same process around later major objectives: handle nearby income, communicate the route, enter through vision and agree on the fight before committing.
Use the guide
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