Nasus vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Gnar

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe (Q) stacking and avoid early fights before your damage scales.
Accept low early lane pressure and focus on stable farm near your turret to avoid Gnar's poke.
This is a scale versus control matchup; Nasus wins by outlasting Gnar and forcing side-lane duels after stacking.

Trading pattern

Use (W) to slow Gnar when he walks into melee range without his escape (E).
Trade only after you have meaningful (Q) stacks and (R) active to survive extended fights.
Avoid fighting when (W) is on cooldown or Gnar can kite you easily with his ranged poke and mobility.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gnar's Rage bar is near mega form; he can engage with hard CC and burst.
Avoid extended trades before you have (R) and enough (Q) stacks, as Gnar's poke and mobility dominate early.
Watch for (E) cooldown to punish his vulnerability when it's down.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Gnar's poke and mobility are strongest.
Keep the wave on your side to safely farm (Q) stacks and use passive lifesteal to sustain.
Use (W) only to punish Gnar when he overcommits or tries to engage without (E).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to survive Gnar's burst and force longer trades where (Q) stacks matter.
Once you have high (Q) stacks and defensive items, pressure side lanes to force Gnar to respond.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form with (R) wall stun and crowd control; avoid fighting near walls during his mega form.

Win conditions

Survive early lane safely to maximize (Q) stacking without dying or losing farm.
Use (W) slows and (R) durability to force side-lane duels where your stacked (Q) can dominate.
Pressure side lanes after stacking to force Gnar into unfavorable fights or map pressure.