Skarner vs Nasus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Skarner vs Nasus

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Skarner thrives by controlling river terrain and using walls to secure ganks and objective setups against Nasus.
Prioritize early objective control and avoid extended duels where Nasus's scaling and slow can punish you.
This matchup is a control vs scale scenario where Skarner must deny Nasus free farm and scaling windows through jungle pressure.

Jungle Plan

Path camps toward lanes with walls to maximize (E) stun angles for ganks and objective control.
Hold river choke points before dragon or Herald to deny Nasus's access and force contested fights on your terms.
Prioritize counter-jungling when Nasus is farming side lanes or low on health, using your tankiness and terrain control to punish him.

Danger windows

Nasus becomes dangerous around 15-20 minutes when stacked (Q) and (R) are active; avoid isolated river fights and forced smite contests then.
Be cautious during low-health clears or when your lanes lack priority, as Nasus can pressure objectives or counter-invade.
Early invade attempts without lane priority or vision control risk counter-ganks due to Nasus's tankiness and slow.

Early game

Start with a reliable clear path that allows quick access to river scuttle for early vision and control.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky fights against Nasus's tankiness.
Avoid overextending into open jungle areas where Nasus can punish your lower mobility and sustain.

Power spikes

Level 6 is a key spike; use (R) suppression to isolate priority targets and secure objectives before Nasus's durability peaks.
Early item completions that enhance tankiness and objective control increase your frontline presence and suppression threat.
Nasus's spike at high (Q) stacks and active (R) demands you avoid isolated fights and focus on coordinated team objectives.

Win conditions

Convert early river and objective control into dragon and Rift Herald advantages by leveraging your terrain control and suppression.
Use ganks with (E) wall pins to isolate and pick off priority targets, denying Nasus safe scaling.
Deny Nasus free farm by invading his jungle when lanes have priority and forcing him into unfavorable fights before his scaling window.