Nasus vs Gangplank TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Gangplank

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe (Q) stacking early and avoid extended fights until (R) and stacks make you durable and threatening.
Accept a low lane pressure early and focus on scaling through controlled farming near your tower.
This is a scale vs scale matchup where Nasus must survive Gangplank's poke and barrel zoning to reach his side-lane threat window.

Trading pattern

Use (W) to slow Gangplank when he walks into melee range without barrel chains to punish his aggression.
Only engage in extended trades when (R) is active and you have enough (Q) stacks to threaten significant damage.
Avoid fighting when (W) is down or barrels are set up, as Gangplank can zone you effectively and punish overcommitment.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gangplank has barrels primed and (W) available to cleanse your (W) slow, as he can punish your engage.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 and before you have meaningful (Q) stacks, as Gangplank’s poke and barrel chains dominate early.
Watch for enemy jungler ganks when you push for stacks, especially if you overextend without (R) active.

Early game

Focus on last-hitting with (Q) near your side of the lane to minimize poke and barrel damage.
Avoid fighting before level 6 when your (R) and stacks are insufficient to trade effectively.
Respect barrel zones and only use (W) to punish Gangplank if he overextends without barrel protection.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate (R) to increase durability and pressure Gangplank in extended trades that favor your stacking damage.
Once you have high (Q) stacks, pressure side lanes to force Gangplank to respect your dueling power and (W) slow.
Respect Gangplank's level 6 (R) global slow and barrel damage spikes; avoid prolonged fights under his zone control.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by farming safely and stacking (Q) to reach your critical damage threshold.
Use (W) and (R) to force isolated duels in side lanes where your sustained damage and slow overpower Gangplank.
Exploit windows when Gangplank’s barrels are on cooldown to safely stack and pressure him with your scaling juggernaut strength.