Nasus vs Darius JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Darius

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Prioritize surviving early jungle clears and avoid early fights to reach Nasus's high scaling potential.
Focus on stacking (Q) safely and use (W) to slow Darius if he attempts to engage, leveraging Nasus's late-game juggernaut strength.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize safe jungle pathing and stack (Q) on camps to scale into late game before engaging.
Use vision control around dragon and Rift Herald to deny Darius early objective control and force him into unfavorable fights.
Track Darius's jungle movements and be ready to counter-gank when he commits to ganks or invades, especially pre-level 6.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Nasus lacks durability and (E) pull and (R) execute are most threatening.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite fights as Darius can punish weak health states with extended trades.
Respect Darius's ability to pull and slow with (E) and (W), especially when (R) is available, to prevent getting caught in lethal combos.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 6 safely before contesting river or objectives.
Avoid early invades against Darius unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can pressure Darius or if he shows on the opposite side of the map.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), increasing Nasus's durability and allowing him to survive longer fights; use this to hold ground in skirmishes.
High (Q) stacks turn Nasus into a potent duelist; pressure side lanes and force Darius to respect extended trades.
First defensive or sheen-style item enhances Nasus's sustain and damage, enabling safer objective control and fights.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by using (R) durability and (Q) stacks to secure dragon and Rift Herald safely.
Use vision and lane priority to deny Darius early jungle camps and force him into reactive play.
Scale into a side-lane threat where Nasus can outduel Darius in extended fights, leveraging (W) slows and high (Q) stacks to win duels and teamfights.