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Nasus vs Aurora

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Nasus should focus on scaling safely by stacking (Q) and avoiding early fights against Aurora's burst and mobility.
This is a scale vs. mobile assassin matchup where Nasus must deny Aurora easy picks and maintain a controlled wave near his side.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Aurora wastes (W) or misses (E), as (E) is easy to dodge and (W) is her main escape.
Use (W) to punish Aurora's aggression when she tries to reposition aggressively after (Q)(E) combos.
Avoid fighting when (W) is down and Aurora can kite or burst you easily.

Danger windows

Beware of Aurora's level 6 (R) window where her burst and mobility peak, making early all-ins dangerous.
Avoid extended trades when (W) is down, as you lose your main slow and can't lock Aurora down.
Be cautious if the wave is frozen away from you, as it limits your safe stacking and exposes you to picks or roams.

Early game

Prioritize last-hitting with (Q) stacks near your turret to avoid Aurora's burst and repositioning trades.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when (R) and burst damage are threatening.
Use (W) defensively to slow Aurora if she overextends or commits without (W) available.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to survive extended fights and punish Aurora if she stays in range too long.
Once (Q) has high stacks, pressure side lanes to force Aurora to respond to your dueling threat.
Respect Aurora's level 6 (R) and first AP item spike by playing cautiously and avoiding forced trades.

Win conditions

Survive early lane safely to stack (Q) and reach high damage thresholds.
Use (W) and (R) to force extended duels in side lanes where your durability and stacks dominate.
Punish Aurora's reliance on mobility by locking her down with (W) and converting with high (Q) stacks and (R) durability.