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
Varus
vs

50.5%
Nasus win rate vs Varus
Skill matchup — could go either way
210
Games Analyzed
50.5%
Nasus WR
49.5%
Varus WR
+38
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nasus
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Nasus
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Nasus
Trinity Force
Varus
1 item
Nasus
200 stacks
Varus
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nasus is strongest late game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nasus deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Varus has range advantage. Nasus should look for short trades when Varus uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Varus's Weakness
Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nasus Win Condition
Stack Q, scale, become unkillable splitpusher
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Nasus

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
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
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