Nasus vs Heimerdinger TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Nasus

VS

Top

Heimerdinger

Nasus vs Heimerdinger

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe (Q) stacking and avoid extended fights early to survive Heimerdinger's turret zone control.
This is a scaling juggernaut vs control mage matchup where Nasus must avoid giving Heimerdinger free turret setups and pressure.
Focus on maintaining a passive lane state near your side to deny Heimerdinger a passive lane and scale safely.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Heimerdinger's turrets are down or (E) is on cooldown to minimize stun and turret damage.
Use (W) to punish Heimerdinger's forward movement but avoid chasing into turret zones.
Engage in extended fights only when (R) is active and you have enough (Q) stacks to outlast his poke.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Heimerdinger has multiple turrets set and (E) stun available; avoid walking into turret zones.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 and before stacking (Q), as Heimerdinger's poke and control are lethal.
Watch for ganks when you push the wave to clear turrets, as Heimerdinger is vulnerable to coordinated pressure.

Early game

Avoid walking into turret zones early and farm safely with (Q) near your tower.
Use (W) to slow Heimerdinger only if he overextends into your range, avoiding unnecessary trades.
Do not engage before level 6 or meaningful (Q) stacks are built, as Heimerdinger's poke and stun are strong early.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate (R) to survive longer trades and punish Heimerdinger if he cannot disengage.
Reach high (Q) stacks to become a side-lane duelist that forces Heimerdinger to respect your slow and damage.
Respect Heimerdinger's level 6 (R) upgrade which enhances turret and control damage; avoid fighting near turrets then.

Win conditions

Survive early lane without losing many stacks by farming safely and avoiding turret zones.
Once (R) and high (Q) stacks are achieved, pressure side lanes to force Heimerdinger to respond or lose objectives.
Use (W) and (R) to force extended fights where your sustain and damage outvalue Heimerdinger's poke and turrets.