Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Nasus
VS
Champion 2
Garen
vs

45.5%
Nasus win rate vs Garen
Garen has the edge
1,247
Games Analyzed
45.5%
Nasus WR
54.5%
Garen WR
-356
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nasus
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Nasus
Level 6
Garen
Level 6
Nasus
Trinity Force
Garen
1 item
Nasus
200 stacks
Garen
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nasus is strongest late game while Garen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Nasus's Weakness
Nasus's main weakness: Early game, kiting, getting zoned from stacks. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nasus Win Condition
Stack Q, scale, become unkillable splitpusher
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Recommended Items
Nasus

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage
Garen

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Mortal Reminder
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Nasus's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Nasus's sustain/autos
Nasus's Worst Matchups
Garen's Worst Matchups
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