The most effective core build for Nasus is Trinity Force, Frozen Heart, and Spirit Visage, which boasts a 55.3% win rate. Alternatively, you can opt for a build featuring Trinity Force, Thornmail, and Frozen Heart for a 51.7% win rate. For your feet, Ionian Boots of Lucidity are the preferred choice with a 52.4% win rate.

You should take the Fleet Footwork keystone from the Precision tree, combined with Triumph, Legend: Haste, and Last Stand. For your secondary tree, choose Resolve with Second Wind and Unflinching. This specific rune setup has a 50.8% win rate and is picked in 57.0% of games.

Nasus Top is currently classified as a B tier champion in the current meta. He has a carry score of 4.0/10 and a relatively low pick rate of 1.6%. These stats suggest he is a niche pick rather than a dominant top lane force.

Nasus has an overall win rate of 48.4% across 2651 analyzed games in Platinum+ ranks. However, his win rate improves significantly to 51.6% when players utilize his optimized builds. Using the recommended skill max order of Q into W into E also results in a much higher 63.2% win rate.

While the data provided is from Platinum+ games where he has a 48.4% win rate, his 6/10 difficulty rating suggests he is manageable for many skill levels. His low ban rate of 0.8% means he is almost always available to pick. However, his low carry score indicates that he may struggle to single-handedly win games even in lower brackets.

Nasus is a solid B tier pick, but he may not be the most rewarding champion to main if you want to carry consistently, as shown by his 4.0/10 carry score. If you enjoy a scaling playstyle and can master his Q stacking, his build-specific win rate of 51.6% shows there is potential for success. He is a reliable pick for those who prefer a tanky fighter role.

His overall win rate is a bit low at 48.4% because he is sensitive to his build and item spikes. When players do not reach his core items like Trinity Force or Iceborn Gauntlet, his effectiveness drops. However, when following the correct skill order and build path, his performance improves drastically to over 51%.

Iceborn Gauntlet is the best first item for Nasus, holding a high 57.3% win rate with a 17.6% pick rate. It provides necessary utility and survivability that helps him survive the early game. This item is significantly more successful than other starting options in the current patch.

You should pick Nasus when you need a tanky fighter who can scale into the mid and late game. Since he has a low ban rate of 0.8%, he is a safe fallback option if other champions are unavailable. He is best utilized when you can safely stack your Q and take advantage of the Ghost and Teleport summoner spells.

Nasus's biggest power spike occurs when he finishes his first item, specifically Iceborn Gauntlet, which has a 57.3% win rate. You should also play around your skill progression, as maxing Q first leads to a 63.2% win rate. Early on, focus on surviving with Doran's Shield and Second Wind until you reach these milestones.

Nasus is better in the mid and late game once he has acquired stacks on his Q and completed items like Trinity Force and Frozen Heart. His early game is generally weaker, which is why starting items like Doran's Shield and runes like Fleet Footwork are essential for sustain. His high win rate with a maxed Q (63.2%) confirms his strength grows as the game progresses.

Nasus received no direct champion changes in Patch 16.2.1. Additionally, there were no item changes in this patch that affected his core build path. His performance and standing as a B tier champion remain consistent with previous data.

The data suggests that the Fleet Footwork setup with Resolve secondary is the most standard and successful choice, used in 57.0% of games. While specific matchup variations are not listed, this setup provides necessary sustain through Second Wind and Unflinching. It is a highly reliable baseline for most encounters in the top lane.