Hecarim vs Nasus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hecarim vs Nasus

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Hecarim's fast clear speed to maintain jungle tempo and pressure lanes that overextend against Nasus's slow early game agency.
Prioritize counter-ganks and river control to prevent Nasus from safely stacking (Q) and scaling into a side-lane threat.
This matchup is a mid-game tempo snowball where Hecarim must deny Nasus early farm and force fights before Nasus's scaling peaks.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize fast camp cycling toward lanes that push forward to maximize gank threat and deny Nasus free stacks.
Use Hecarim's mobility to counter-gank predictable early Nasus ganks and secure river vision for objective control.
Force early dragon and Rift Herald fights when (R) can reach carries from fog to leverage ultimate engage threat and scaling denial.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early when Nasus can slow with (W) and punish low-health clears.
Respect forced smite fights near objectives after Nasus hits level 6 and can survive longer trades.
Beware of Nasus's scaling window around 15-20 minutes where he can 1v2 if ahead; avoid overcommitting without vision and team support.

Early game

Full clear quickly and path toward lanes showing overextension to punish Nasus's low early pressure.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky isolated river fights.
Avoid direct early invades unless Nasus is spotted on opposite side or low health, as Nasus is vulnerable before stacks and level 6.

Power spikes

Hecarim spikes mid-game with completed items and (R) fear engage; use this window to force objective fights and dives.
Respect Nasus's level 6 (R) spike which grants durability and extended fight threat; avoid prolonged fights where he can stack (Q).
Watch for Nasus's high (Q) stack threshold in side lanes; pressure side lanes early to prevent him from reaching this power spike safely.

Win conditions

Convert fast clear tempo into early counter-jungling and objective control to deny Nasus free farm and stacks.
Use high mobility and (R) engage to create cross-map pressure and force Nasus into unfavorable fights before he scales.
Leverage gank threat on overextended lanes and coordinate with teammates to shut down Nasus's side-lane scaling attempts.