JUNGLE · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

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How to Play NasusJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Nasus Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Soul EaterPSiphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireEFury of the SandsR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeS+#2of 62 Jungle champions
Win rate54.0%vs 51.8% role avg
Pick rate4.0%18th most picked Jungle
Ban rate9.7%

Nasus Jungle Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (3.9% pick rate, 52.2% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

52.2% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Fleet FootworkKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Cut Down
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Approach Velocity
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Siphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireEMax Q first
Siphoning Strike13579
Wither48101213
Spirit Fire21415
Fury of the Sands611

Item build

3.9% pick
StartingGustwalker HatchlingGustwalker Hatchling
Core buildProtoplasm HarnessProtoplasm HarnessIceborn GauntletIceborn GauntletSpirit VisageSpirit Visage
BootsBoots of SwiftnessBoots of Swiftness
SituationalProtoplasm HarnessProtoplasm HarnessIceborn GauntletIceborn GauntletSpirit VisageSpirit VisageTrinity ForceTrinity ForceFrozen HeartFrozen HeartJak'Sho, The ProteanJak'Sho, The Protean

Nasus Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Nasus holds a 54.0% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.14, 2.2 points above the Jungle role average of 51.8%. That is the 2nd highest win rate of 62 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 4.0% pick rate (18th most played in the role) and a 9.7% ban rate, Nasus gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Nasus Jungle held steady at S+ tier through Patch 26.14, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At S+ tier, Nasus is a pick you can blind in most drafts and climb with confidently.

Champion select decides a lot of Nasus Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are MasterYi (47.5% win rate for Nasus) and Sylas (47.6% win rate for Nasus): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Nocturne (54.3%) and LeeSin (53.0%) are the matchups to look for, where Nasus wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Nasus matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Nasus good in Patch 26.14?

Nasus is S+ tier Jungle in Patch 26.14 with a 54.0% win rate, 4.0% pick rate, and 9.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Nasus Jungle after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Nasus Jungle?

The best Nasus Jungle build in Patch 26.14 uses Protoplasm Harness, Iceborn Gauntlet, Spirit Visage with the Fleet Footwork keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Nasus Jungle is S+ tier with 54.0% win rate this patch.

Who counters Nasus?

Champions that counter Nasus in Patch 26.14 include MasterYi (47.5% Nasus win rate), Sylas (47.6% Nasus win rate), Graves (48.6% Nasus win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Nasus?

To climb with Nasus Jungle in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Wave management, Using teleport, and Splitpush. Wave management: Wave management is one of League of Legends fundamentals. Using teleport: Teleport is a versatile tool in you skill set that requires thoughtful usage.