Cho'Gath vs Nasus TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Cho'Gath vs Nasus

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize a stable lane to farm safely and build (R) stacks for scaling durability and execute potential.
Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Nasus a passive farm lane that enables his late-game juggernaut power.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where Cho'Gath must deny Nasus free stacking and scale into a durable front line.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q) on Nasus's last-hit timings and follow with (W) silence only when he commits to trade.
Punish Nasus after he uses (W) slow by stepping forward for short trades before he can kite.
Avoid extended trades before you have (R) stacks and tank items, as (Q) stacks and (R) durability threaten long fights.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Nasus has (R) active and high (Q) stacks, as he can survive and punish prolonged trades.
Respect (W) slow which can lock you down if you overextend or trade recklessly.
Avoid fighting Nasus in isolated side-lane extended duels where his scaling and (R) make him a strong threat.

Early game

Focus on last-hitting near minions to set up (Q) knockup opportunities without overextending.
Use passive sustain to outlast poke and avoid long early trades before (R) and tank items are available.
Avoid missing (Q) early as it reduces your short trade threat and opens Nasus to stack freely.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to secure kills or objectives and force Nasus to respect your execute and health stacking.
After multiple (R) stacks, front line for your team and control space with (Q) and (W) zones to force Nasus through your crowd control.
Respect Nasus's level 6 (R) durability and high (Q) stacks which enable extended fights where he can punish you if you overcommit.

Win conditions

Deny Nasus free stacking by pressuring the wave and threatening short trades with (Q) and (W) cooldowns.
Survive early lane with passive sustain and scale into a durable front line through (R) stacks to control teamfights and objectives.
Use your execute (R) to secure kills and objectives, forcing Nasus to play cautiously and preventing him from reaching his scaling thresholds.