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Jax vs Nasus

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a scaling duel matchup where Jax must pressure Nasus early to deny safe stacking and avoid a passive lane state.
Jax should leverage medium early agency to contest farm and force Nasus into uncomfortable trades before his stacks and item spikes.

Trading pattern

Bait Nasus's autos into (E) to stun and follow up with (Q) for favorable trades.
Punish Nasus when (W) slow is on cooldown by forcing short trades or wave pressure.
Avoid trading without (E) ready as Nasus can kite and sustain through weaker Jax trades early.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is down as Nasus can punish Jax's reduced defensive capability.
Respect (W) slow which can turn trades and force all-ins if Jax overextends.
Avoid extended fights when Nasus has (R) active and sufficient (Q) stacks, as he becomes highly durable and punishing.

Early game

Use (E) to block Nasus's auto attacks and punish when (W) slow is down or misused.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 and item spikes to minimize risk against Nasus's sustain and slow.
Maintain lane pressure without overcommitting to prevent Nasus from safely stacking (Q).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to increase durability and take extended trades only when (E) is available or (W) is down.
After first dueling item, force side-lane pressure to exploit Jax's stronger scaling and splitpush potential.
Respect Nasus's level 6 (R) and high (Q) stacks as these increase his extended fight threat; avoid prolonged fights during these windows.

Win conditions

Deny Nasus safe farming and stacking by applying lane pressure and forcing trades around (E) cooldown.
Reach two-item spikes to dominate side-lane duels and force Nasus to respond.
Use (E) and (R) to win extended fights post-level 6, leveraging superior mobility and anti-auto trades to outscale Nasus.