Nasus is a powerful toplaner who transforms into an unstoppable force through strategic farming and patience. His unique playstyle centers around stacking damage with his Q ability, Siphoning Strike.

Core Abilities

• Q (Siphoning Strike): Main damage source that infinitely stacks damage with kills
• W (Wither): Slows enemies and reduces their attack speed
• E (Spirit Fire): Area damage and armor reduction
• R (Fury of the Sands): Gains health, armor, magic resistance, and deals AoE damage

Optimal Skill Order

1. Maximize Q first (Siphoning Strike)
2. W second (Wither)
3. E last (Spirit Fire) Note: Consider putting 1-2 early points in E against difficult matchups for safer farming

Core Build Starting Items:

• Doran's Shield + Health Potion
• Cloth Armor + 4 Health Potions (vs AD)

Core Items:

1. Divine Sunderer/Trinity Force (Sheen item)
2. Plated Steelcaps/Mercury Treads
3. Spirit Visage
4. Dead Man's Plate
5. Thornmail
6. Gargoyle Stoneplate

Playstyle Guide Early Game:

• Focus on farming Q stacks safely
• Use E to farm from range if needed
• Take W at level 4-5
• Avoid unnecessary trades before first item

Mid Game:

• Split push when Ultimate is available
• Join important team fights
• Focus on taking towers when left alone
• Continue stacking Q whenever possible

Late Game:

• Become a side lane threat
• Focus priority targets in team fights
• Use Wither on key targets
• Tank damage while dealing massive Q damage

Key Tips

• Patience is crucial - don't force early fights
• Farm Q whenever possible
• Use Wither to kite or chase
• Build tanky after first damage item
• Time Ultimate for maximum efficiency in fights

Runes Primary (Precision):

• Conqueror
• Triumph
• Legend: Tenacity
• Last Stand

Secondary (Resolve):

• Conditioning
• Unflinching

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