Karthus vs Nasus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karthus vs Nasus

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize fast full clears and avoid early river fights where Nasus can collapse with his (W) slow and durability.
Use your global (R) to influence fights after reaching level 6 and punish low-health enemies across the map.

Jungle Plan

Focus on cycling camps efficiently and maintaining tempo to reach item spikes before Nasus can scale.
Contest Scuttle only when your lanes have priority and you can safely deny Nasus vision and river control.
Track Nasus's pathing to counter-gank his early side-lane pressure and use your (R) to finish fights after enemies commit.

Danger windows

Beware early invade timings where Nasus can force fights with (W) slow and extended durability.
Avoid isolated river fights where (W) and (R) can turn skirmishes against you.
Be cautious during objective setups before your first item spike, as Nasus's scaling and sustain can punish overcommitment.

Early game

Start with a full clear path to reach level 6 and first AP item faster than Nasus can stack (Q).
Avoid early Scuttle fights unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Ward entrances and path away from predictable low-health river entries to prevent Nasus from forcing early duels.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to add global pressure and finish off low-health enemies after skirmishes.
After your first AP item, leverage improved clear speed and damage to secure objectives and force Nasus off camps.
Respect Nasus's level 6 (R) and high (Q) stacks, which increase his durability and threat in extended fights.

Win conditions

Convert your faster clear speed and item spikes into early objective control and vision dominance.
Use your global (R) to assist lanes and secure kills after Nasus commits or drops low.
Deny Nasus free farm by invading or pressuring camps when his side-lane priority is low to delay his scaling stacks.