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Support · Ranked Solo/DuoMatchup guidePatch 16.20.1

Morgana vs Nasus

Build, runes, abilities and practical pre-game checks in one queue-aware reference.

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Matchup guide

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Role fit

SupportMorgana

Morgana has an established low-income Support plan with useful lane pressure, protection, engage or team utility.

Primary role
Historical referenceRecommendation review pending

These patches track recommendation review, build validation and item lookup separately. Updating item data does not complete a build review.

Recommendation patch
16.16 Data Dragon
Build validation patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup patch
16.20.1 Data Dragon

Ranked Solo/Duo · Support

Evidence-supported Morgana Support

Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.

Primary role
S
Draft / Ranked opening · separate from item 1

World Atlas

400 gold

Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.

1
First item

Zaz'Zak's Realmspike

400 gold

Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.

2
Boots

Liandry's Torment

3,000 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

3
Core

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

900 gold

This is the most-supported Boots choice in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot; change it when the opposing damage or crowd control calls for a different defence.

4
Late

Zhonya's Hourglass

3,250 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

5
Flexible

Rylai's Crystal Scepter

2,600 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

6
Final option

Cryptbloom

3,000 gold

Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.

Complete build choices

Choose the route before play

Recommendation review pending

AlternativeToo much healingApply anti-heal only when repeated healing is materially changing fights.View full route

Best when: Apply anti-heal only when repeated healing is materially changing fights.

  1. First itemZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLiandry's Torment
  3. CoreIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Morellonomicon
  5. FlexibleRylai's Crystal Scepter
  6. Final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeCrowd controlMikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; check that the effect can actually be cleansed.View full route

Best when: Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; check that the effect can actually be cleansed.

  1. First itemZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLiandry's Torment
  3. CoreIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Mikael's Blessing
  5. FlexibleRylai's Crystal Scepter
  6. Final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeTeam gets burstLocket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.View full route

Best when: Locket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.

  1. First itemZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLiandry's Torment
  3. Locket of the Iron Solari
  4. LateZhonya's Hourglass
  5. FlexibleRylai's Crystal Scepter
  6. Final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeCannot start fightsShurelya's movement speed helps the team engage or disengage when positioning is the problem.View full route

Best when: Shurelya's movement speed helps the team engage or disengage when positioning is the problem.

  1. First itemZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLiandry's Torment
  3. CoreIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Shurelya's Battlesong
  5. FlexibleRylai's Crystal Scepter
  6. Final optionCryptbloom

Complete build comparison

Complete build comparison

Recommendation review pending

Build review neededEvidence-supported Morgana SupportRecommendation review pendingView full route

Recommendation review pending

  1. First itemZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLiandry's Torment
  3. CoreIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. LateZhonya's Hourglass
  5. FlexibleRylai's Crystal Scepter
  6. Final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeToo much healingApply anti-heal only when repeated healing is materially changing fights.View full route

Best when: Apply anti-heal only when repeated healing is materially changing fights.

  1. First itemZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLiandry's Torment
  3. CoreIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Morellonomicon
  5. FlexibleRylai's Crystal Scepter
  6. Final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeCrowd controlMikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; check that the effect can actually be cleansed.View full route

Best when: Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; check that the effect can actually be cleansed.

  1. First itemZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLiandry's Torment
  3. CoreIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Mikael's Blessing
  5. FlexibleRylai's Crystal Scepter
  6. Final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeTeam gets burstLocket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.View full route

Best when: Locket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.

  1. First itemZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLiandry's Torment
  3. Locket of the Iron Solari
  4. LateZhonya's Hourglass
  5. FlexibleRylai's Crystal Scepter
  6. Final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeCannot start fightsShurelya's movement speed helps the team engage or disengage when positioning is the problem.View full route

Best when: Shurelya's movement speed helps the team engage or disengage when positioning is the problem.

  1. First itemZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLiandry's Torment
  3. CoreIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Shurelya's Battlesong
  5. FlexibleRylai's Crystal Scepter
  6. Final optionCryptbloom

Runes and summoner spells

Runes and summoner spellsMorganaSupport

Use controlled poke and preserve the cooldown that makes the next catch safe.

Ranked Solo/Duo
Primary tree

Sorcery

Arcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
Secondary tree

Inspiration

Biscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
Summoner spells
FlashIgnite
Coordinate the Bot pair

Check which defensive spell the Bot partner selected before duplicating Heal, Barrier or Exhaust.

Match the lane threat

Exhaust answers a committed damage dealer; Ignite adds pressure and anti-heal; Heal protects both nearby partners.

Matchup notes

What changes when Nasus is opposite you?

Pre-game kit comparison
Strategic interaction

Block the first control

Black Shield can deny a decisive crowd-control chain and punish an overcommitted engage.

Mid to late

Control and protection become clearer once teams group around objectives and carries need a front line.

Your plan

Use the route you prepared

Keep Vex visible before committing. The second Bot-lane champion and nearby Jungler can change whether the same engage is safe.

Ability reminders

Morgana reminders

  • Shrewd use of Black Shield can determine the outcome of team fights.
  • Items that provide survivability allow Morgana to become extremely difficult to kill in conjunction with Black Shield and Soul Shackles.
  • Tormented Shadow is an excellent farming tool if you're by yourself in a lane.
Ability reminders

Against Nasus

  • While transformed by his ultimate, Nasus is stronger than most champions in the League. Engage him only if you have a clear advantage.
  • Max rank Wither is a very effective counter to Attack Damage characters, so try to avoid getting caught alone by it.
  • Nasus is prone to being kited. Try not to engage him at full Health.

Static alternatives

Compare the problem before changing the plan

These choices are not selected from live scores. Use one only after you identify the stated match problem yourself.

Only when enemy healing is deciding fights

Oblivion Orb

Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.

Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.
Crowd control

Mikael's Blessing

Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; check that the effect can actually be cleansed.

Team gets burst

Locket of the Iron Solari

Locket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.

Cannot start fights

Shurelya's Battlesong

Shurelya's movement speed helps the team engage or disengage when positioning is the problem.

Ability reference

Compare both kits

Ability reference Data Dragon 16.20.1

Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1

Morgana

  1. P
    Soul Siphon

    Soul Siphon is an automatic part of the kit involving protection or sustain and damage. Track when its condition is active instead of treating every fight the same way.

  2. Q
    Dark Binding

    Dark Binding contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 10 · Cost 50/55/60/65/70 · Listed range 1250
  3. W
    Tormented Shadow

    Tormented Shadow contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 12 · Cost 70/80/90/100/110 · Listed range 900
  4. E
    Black Shield

    Black Shield contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 26/23.5/21/18.5/16 · Cost 80 · Listed range 800
  5. R
    Soul Shackles

    Soul Shackles contributes hard crowd control and damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 120/110/100 · Cost 100 · Listed range 625

Nasus

  1. P
    Soul Eater

    Soul Eater is the always-on rule shaping Nasus's normal trading and fight pattern. Watch its in-game state before committing.

  2. Q
    Siphoning Strike

    Siphoning Strike contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 7.5/6.5/5.5/4.5/3.5 · Cost 20 · Listed range 255
  3. W
    Wither

    Wither contributes basic-attack interaction. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 15/14/13/12/11 · Cost 80 · Listed range 700
  4. E
    Spirit Fire

    Spirit Fire contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 12 · Cost 60/70/80/90/100 · Listed range 650
  5. R
    Fury of the Sands

    Fury of the Sands contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 120/100/80 · Cost 100 · Listed range 400

Adapt the plan

What to do when the game changes

Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.

Even plan

Balance lane pressure with protection for the carry

1
Lane

Hold the ability that makes opponents respect your lane and trade when both Bot-lane partners are ready.

2
Map play

Recall and move on safe wave timings; an unsupported roam can cost the carry an entire wave or a dive.

3
Fights

Control one approach and keep enough protection for the enemy's most likely engage.

Pings, movement and objectives

Morgana Support map plan

Use range to earn space, then keep enough mana and cooldowns for the objective entrance.

Ahead

Make the lead open the map

Ping
Use On My Way before changing angle, then Assist Me on Dragon after Bot is safe to move. Use Danger if the carry starts following through an unsafe route.
Map movement
Roam after a pushed wave, shared recall or when the carry can collect safely. Deep wards still require the Jungler or another nearby ally.
Objective
Arrive early, clear the enemy entrance and hold the key engage or peel spell. Do not chase away from Dragon and hand the opponent a free route back in.
Even

Create one clear numbers advantage

Ping
Use On My Way before an engage or roam, Enemy Missing as soon as a lane opponent disappears, and Danger when your carry cannot follow.
Map movement
Leave only on a safe wave or recall timing. If the carry would lose a full wave or face a dive, stay Bot and communicate that you are not moving.
Objective
Help Bot finish the wave, then enter river with the Jungler. Set vision before starting and avoid turning an even objective into an unseen gamble.
Behind

Stop the next loss before seeking a play

Ping
Use Retreat or Danger before an ally enters darkness, Enemy Missing immediately, and Assist Me when you need company to restore defensive vision.
Map movement
Do not abandon a crashing wave or vulnerable carry. Move after the wave is stable and use the nearest safe ward line rather than forcing deep vision.
Objective
If your team cannot enter river safely, ping Retreat and trade for farm, vision or another map resource. Contest only after creating a safe route together.
Objective setup

Four calls, in order

Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

  1. 1
    Before the move

    Around a minute before Dragon, ping the plan, spend gold if needed and make sure Bot and Mid know whether they can move.

  2. 2
    Enter together

    Walk with the Jungler or another ally. Sweep one route, place useful entrance vision and never face-check alone.

  3. 3
    Before starting

    Check nearby waves and enemy positions. Hold the spell that either starts a reachable fight or protects your main damage dealer.

  4. 4
    During the contest

    Keep enemies away from the safe entrance, mark the reachable threat and avoid chasing so far that Dragon is left unprotected.

Later objectives: Use the same pattern for Rift Herald or Baron: communicate first, move through controlled vision with an ally, then choose engage or peel before the fight begins.

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