K'Sante vs Nasus TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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K'Sante vs Nasus

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by managing (Q) stacks and using terrain to maximize (R) displacement threat.
Deny Nasus a passive lane and safe scaling by applying medium pressure and forcing him to respect your (W) and (Q3) knockback.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where K'Sante must prevent Nasus from freely stacking (Q) and reaching late-game power.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (Q3) is ready and (W) is available to maximize damage and displacement.
Use (W) to interrupt Nasus's approach and prevent him from landing (W) slow effectively.
Avoid trading without (Q) stacks or (W), as Nasus can punish you in extended fights especially post-(R).

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is down as Nasus can more easily close distance and trade.
After using (R), your durability drops; avoid prolonged fights until key cooldowns reset.
Watch for Nasus's level 6 (R) window combined with high (Q) stacks, as he becomes a significant threat in extended trades.

Early game

Use early wave control to keep Nasus from safely stacking (Q) and punish his low early pressure.
Trade short bursts around (Q) stacks and (W) availability to disrupt Nasus's farming rhythm.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 when Nasus's scaling and (R) durability kick in.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Nasus near terrain and look for winning duels, but avoid using (R) into losing fights.
After your first tank item, trade aggressively around (Q) stacks and preserve (W) to absorb Nasus's damage.
Respect Nasus's level 6 (R) and high (Q) stacks which increase his durability and damage in extended fights; disengage when these are active.

Win conditions

Use your tank form to control space and deny Nasus safe farming and stacking.
Only commit (R) when you can isolate Nasus near terrain for a guaranteed kill or decisive trade.
Maintain lane control to prevent Nasus from scaling, and leverage your displacement and peel in teamfights to secure wins.