Graves vs Nasus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Graves vs Nasus

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Graves's fast, healthy clears and strong early dueling to control jungle tempo and contest camps aggressively against Nasus.
Prioritize invading or counter-invading before Nasus can scale with his stacking (Q) and level 6 durability.
Leverage Graves's ranged skirmishing and mobility to avoid extended fights where (R) and stacks turn fights in his favor.

Jungle Plan

Path to invade or counter-jungle when Nasus shows on predictable gank routes or after his early clear delays.
Use lane priority to secure river entrances before dragon or Rift Herald, then pressure Nasus's jungle to deny stacks and scaling.
Prioritize early dragon control and vision to force Nasus into team-based fights where Graves's ranged burst excels.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early if lanes lack priority, as Nasus can capitalize on his slow (W) and armor reduction (E).
Be cautious contesting objectives when Nasus has stacks and (R) active, as he can 1v2 if overextended.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights near Nasus's side are risky; maintain healthy clears and vision to mitigate these dangers.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize health and tempo, enabling early river control and invade potential.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support and reduce counter-gank risk.
Avoid extended early fights if Nasus is nearby and lanes lack priority, focusing instead on safe farm and vision control.

Power spikes

Graves's early clear speed and (E) dash allow strong level 3 invades and skirmishes; use this to punish Nasus's weak early pressure.
Nasus's level 6 (R) spike increases his durability; avoid extended fights during this window and punish cooldowns.
Nasus becomes a major threat after stacking (Q) and gaining (R) durability; increase pressure on side lanes and jungle camps before this threshold.

Win conditions

Convert Graves's clear speed and early dueling into consistent counter-jungling to deny Nasus farm and stacking opportunities.
Use vision and lane priority to control river and secure early dragons, limiting Nasus's scaling potential.
Leverage Graves's ranged burst and mobility to pressure side lanes and force Nasus into unfavorable fights before he reaches his power spikes.