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How to Play NasusMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Nasus Mid build for LoL Patch 26.17, 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
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Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeS+#7of 57 Mid champions
Win rate53.0%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate2.2%32nd most picked Mid
Ban rate46.5%

Nasus Mid Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (2.3% pick rate, 51.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.1% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Fleet FootworkKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
ResolveSECONDARY
Second Wind
Unflinching
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashGhostGhost

Skill order

Siphoning StrikeQWitherWSpirit FireEMax Q first
Siphoning Strike14579
Wither28101213
Spirit Fire31415
Fury of the Sands611

Item build

2.3% pick
StartingDoran's ShieldHealth PotionDoran's Shield + Health Potion
Core buildTrinity ForceTrinity ForceFrozen HeartFrozen HeartSpirit VisageSpirit Visage
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalTrinity ForceTrinity ForceSpirit VisageSpirit VisageFrozen HeartFrozen HeartBandlepipesBandlepipesThornmailThornmailIceborn GauntletIceborn Gauntlet

Nasus Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Nasus holds a 53.0% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.17, 1.4 points above the Mid role average of 51.6%. That is the 7th highest win rate of 57 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.2% pick rate (32nd most played in the role) and a 46.5% ban rate, Nasus is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Nasus Mid held steady at S+ tier through Patch 26.17, 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 Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Sylas (46.9% win rate for Nasus) and Yone (47.3% win rate for Nasus): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Zed (57.5%) and Yasuo (55.5%) are the matchups to look for, where Nasus wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Nasus matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Nasus good in Patch 26.17?

Nasus is S+ tier Mid in Patch 26.17 with a 53.0% win rate, 2.2% pick rate, and 46.5% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Nasus Mid after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Nasus Mid?

The best Nasus Mid build in Patch 26.17 uses Trinity Force, Frozen Heart, Spirit Visage with the Fleet Footwork keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Nasus Mid is S+ tier with 53.0% win rate this patch.

Who counters Nasus?

Champions that counter Nasus in Patch 26.17 include Sylas (46.9% Nasus win rate), Yone (47.3% Nasus win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.