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NasusPatch History

Fighter / Tank

League ClassicAlso in: Nasus in Wild RiftNasus in League of Legends

Nasus Current Status

Nasus was last nerfed in Patch 26.16 (). Across 2 patches, Nasus has received 1 nerf since release in Patch 26.15.

Build GuideIceborn GauntletSpirit VisageTop

Nasus Build Guide (Top)

Nasus plays for one number: Siphoning Strike stacks. Survive lane, farm every last hit through Q, and by thirty minutes you are an unstoppable god-dog whose slow alone deletes a carry from the fight.

Summoner Spells

FlashTeleport

Runes

  • Mark of Attack Damage9x Mark of Attack Damage (+1 Attack Damage)
  • Seal of Armor9x Seal of Armor (+1 Armor)
  • Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist9x Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist (+0.2 Magic Resist per level (+3.6 at champion level 18))
  • Quintessence of Health3x Quintessence of Health (+26 Health)

Attack damage marks help the early last-hitting the whole champion depends on; armor, scaling magic resist and health quints buy the time to scale.

Masteries 0/21/9

Defense (21)
Summoner's Resolve 0/10/1
Perseverance 0/30/3
Durability 4/44/4
Tough Skin 2/22/2
Hardiness 3/33/3
Resistance 3/33/3
Bladed Armor 0/10/1
Unyielding 2/22/2
Relentless 0/20/2
Veteran's Scars 1/11/1
Safeguard 0/10/1
Block 0/10/1
Tenacious 0/30/3
Juggernaut 3/33/3
Defender 0/10/1
Legendary Armor 2/32/3
Good Hands 0/10/1
Reinforced Armor 0/10/1
Honor Guard 1/11/1
Utility (9)
Summoner's Insight 1/11/1
Wanderer 0/30/3
Meditation 3/33/3
Improved Recall 0/10/1
Scout 0/10/1
Mastermind 2/32/3
Expanded Mind 3/33/3
Artificer 0/20/2
Greed 0/40/4
Runic Affinity 0/10/1
Vampirism 0/30/3
Biscuiteer 0/10/1
Wealth 0/20/2
Awareness 0/40/4
Strength of Spirit 0/30/3
Explorer 0/10/1
Pickpocket 0/10/1
Intelligence 0/30/3
Nimble 0/10/1

0/21/9 tank page: the defensive tree survives the lane bullies who want to stop the farm; utility fixes his mana.

Skill Order R > Q > W > E

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Siphoning StrikeQQQQQ
WitherWWWWW
Spirit FireEEEEE
Fury of the SandsRRR

Max Siphoning Strike and stack it forever; Wither second is one of the best single-target debuffs in the game. Spirit Fire last against melee lanes.

Item Build

Starting

Doran's ShieldDoran's ShieldHealth PotionHealth Potion

Doran's Shield keeps the farming machine healthy.

Early goals

Philosopher's StonePhilosopher's StoneSheenSheenBoots of SpeedBoots of Speed

Philosopher's Stone plus Sheen: sustain to keep farming, and Q-Sheen procs that suddenly hurt.

Core build

Iceborn GauntletIceborn GauntletSpirit VisageSpirit Visage

Iceborn Gauntlet turns every Q into an armor-backed slow zone; Spirit Visage feeds his lifesteal passive.

Boots

Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsNinja TabiNinja Tabi

Mercury's Treads standard; Ninja Tabi into physical lanes.

Situational

Warmog's ArmorWarmog's ArmorRanduin's OmenRanduin's OmenFrozen HeartFrozen HeartGuardian AngelGuardian Angel

Warmog's and Randuin's for the frontline, Frozen Heart against attack speed, Guardian Angel once you are the win condition.

Item path informed in part by the League of Legends Wiki's 2013 strategy page (CC BY-SA).

Ability DetailsFull kit, stats, and scaling
Soul EaterLC
Passive - Soul Eater

Nasus drains his foes' spiritual energy, giving him an additional 10% to 20% (based on level) Life Steal.

Siphoning StrikeLC
Q - Siphoning Strike
Cost: 20 Mana
CD: 8/7/6/5/4

Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.

WitherLC
W - Wither
Cost: 100 Mana
CD: 15/14/13/12/11

Nasus ages target champion over 5 seconds, initially Slowing their Movement Speed by 35% increasing to 47/59/71/83/95% and Attack Speed by 17.5% increasing to 23.5/29.5/35.5/41.5/47.5% over the duration.

Spirit FireLC
E - Spirit Fire
Cost: 70/85/100/115/130 Mana
CD: 12

Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a target location, dealing an initial 55/95/135/175/215 (+60% AP) magic damage. For the next 5 seconds, enemies in the area have their Armor reduced by 20/25/30/35/40 and are dealt an additional 11/19/27/35/43 (+12% AP) magic damage each second.

Fury of the SandsLC
R - Fury of the Sands
Cost: 100 Mana
CD: 120

Nasus becomes empowered in the sandstorm for 15 seconds, increasing his Maximum Health by 300/450/600, Attack Range by 50, and Cast Ranges by 100. While the storm rages, he deals 3/4/5% (+1% AP) of enemy Maximum Health magic damage (240 damage max per second) and converts 5% into bonus Attack Damage.

Base Stats

HP: 500
HP/lvl: 90
HP Regen: 1.68
AD: 56.8
AD/lvl: 3.5
Armor: 22.5
Armor/lvl: 3.5
MR: 31.25
Attack Range: 125
Attack Speed: 0.638
Move Speed: 350
Mana: 245

Nasus Changes

Patch 26.16

nerfCurrent Patch

Nasus is performing better than he ought to, even for a champion with a shallow learning curve and a playstyle that hasn't changed much over the years. We still want his infinitely-stacking late game bonking to be his biggest strength, which means pulling out power elsewhere. We're reverting a few buffs from the Skarner launch patch in 2011, making his early game weaker and making him think more carefully about using Wither. Passive - Soul Eater

General

  • Life Steal: 14 / 17 / 20% → 10 / 15 / 20%

W - Wither

  • Mana Cost: 80 → 100

Patch 26.15

new

Nasus added to League Classic

Added to League Classic at launch.

[New] Champion

  • Nasus joins the League Classic roster with their classic-era kit.

Related League Classic Champions

Nasus League Classic FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nasus last changed in League Classic?
Nasus was last nerfed in League Classic Patch 26.16, released August 11, 2026. That patch changed Life Steal: 14 / 17 / 20% → 10 / 15 / 20%; W - Wither (Mana Cost: 80 → 100).
How many times has Nasus been buffed or nerfed in League Classic?
Nasus has been changed in 2 League Classic patches: 1 nerf.
Was Nasus changed in League Classic Patch 26.16?
Yes - Nasus was nerfed in Patch 26.16. The full change details are in the patch history on this page.
What is the best Nasus build in League Classic?
Nasus's League Classic build guide is for Top, with core items Iceborn Gauntlet and Spirit Visage. The full guide on this page covers items, runes, masteries and skill order.
When was Nasus released in League Classic?
Nasus was released in League Classic in Patch 26.15 on July 29, 2026.