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Gnar vs Nasus

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using mini form range to poke and deny Nasus safe stacks.
Avoid giving Nasus a passive lane to scale; pressure early and maintain wave control.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where Gnar must manage Rage and terrain to punish Nasus's slow scaling.

Trading pattern

Trade short-range poke in mini form using (Q) and (W) while preserving (E) for escape.
Commit to trades only when Rage is near full to transform and apply mega form crowd control.
Punish Nasus when his (W) slow is down by stepping forward and forcing short trades.

Danger windows

Avoid extended trades when (R) is active as he gains durability and repeated (Q) damage.
Be cautious when mini form (E) is down, as Gnar is vulnerable to (W) slow and follow-up.
Respect Nasus's threat spike around 15-20 minutes when his (Q) stacks and (R) make him a strong duelist.

Early game

Use ranged (Q) and (W) to chip Nasus while kiting with (E) to avoid his slow and stack pressure.
Avoid fighting Nasus when (E) is down in mini form to prevent being caught.
Keep the wave on your side to deny Nasus safe farming and stacking opportunities.

Power spikes

Level 6 mega form (R) is a major spike; manage Rage to engage with wall-stun and crowd control near terrain.
Nasus's level 6 (R) grants durability; avoid extended fights during his ultimate duration.
Objective fights with controlled Rage are key; enter fights with Rage nearly full to maximize mega form impact.

Win conditions

Deny Nasus early farm and stacking by applying ranged poke and wave pressure.
Time mega form engages around terrain to maximize crowd control and punish Nasus's low mobility.
Use lane agency to force Nasus into unfavorable fights before he reaches his scaling thresholds.