Nasus vs Ivern JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Ivern

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlled clears and avoid early fights as Nasus lacks early dueling power against Ivern's utility and pathing tricks.
Use Nasus's stronger late-game scaling to outpace Ivern by focusing on stacking (Q) and preparing for side-lane pressure.

Jungle Plan

Focus on efficient pathing that secures your buffs and camps before Ivern can redirect his route to contest.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle only when you have lane priority to reduce risk of being caught out.
Use vision to track Ivern's unusual routing and counter-gank his early attempts while preparing for objective setups around dragon and Rift Herald.

Danger windows

Early invade attempts before level 6 are risky due to Ivern's escape and utility; avoid solo fights in river or jungle.
Low-health clears increase vulnerability to counter-jungling; prioritize health and vision before contesting camps.
Forced smite fights around dragon or Herald can be dangerous if lanes lack priority; only contest with coordinated lane support.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize (Q) stacks and avoid early skirmishes where Ivern excels at utility and counter-jungling.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and can collapse quickly to support, otherwise prioritize safe farming and vision.
Avoid invading early as Ivern can evade direct fights; instead, track his pathing to anticipate counter-ganks and protect your camps.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants Nasus durability for extended fights; use it to hold ground if Ivern or allies overcommit.
High (Q) stacks significantly boost Nasus's dueling and objective pressure; push side lanes once stacks are threatening.
Ivern's utility scaling with shields and Daisy becomes stronger mid to late game; respect grouped fights and avoid isolated skirmishes.

Win conditions

Convert superior scaling and (Q) stacks into side-lane pressure that forces enemy responses and creates objective opportunities.
Use vision and tracking to counter-gank Ivern's early pressure and deny him safe camp access.
Prioritize dragon and Rift Herald control when lanes have priority to leverage Nasus's dueling strength and teamfight durability.