Nasus vs Hecarim JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Hecarim

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe full clears early to avoid Hecarim's faster tempo and gank threat while building (Q) stacks.
This matchup is a scale-versus-mid-game pressure conflict; Nasus must survive early jungle pressure to reach his late-game juggernaut power.

Jungle Plan

Focus on full clears and safe farming to maximize (Q) stacks before engaging in fights.
Contest river vision and Scuttle only when allied lanes pressure Hecarim to limit his gank angles.
Track Hecarim's pathing to anticipate ganks and prepare counter-ganks or avoid overextensions.

Danger windows

Early game river fights and invades are dangerous due to Hecarim's mobility and (E) fear engage.
Avoid isolated low-health clears where Hecarim can force smite fights or collapse with (R) fear.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Hecarim's team has lane priority and can collapse quickly on your position.

Early game

Start with a full clear and avoid early river fights where Hecarim's mobility and (E) fear threaten isolated skirmishes.
Only contest first Scuttle Crab if nearby lanes have priority and can assist to reduce Hecarim's counter-gank potential.
Avoid early invades without vision and numbers advantage to prevent being punished by Hecarim's speed and escape tools.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants durability for extended fights; use it to survive Hecarim's engages and punish overcommitments.
High (Q) stacks combined with (R) make Nasus a strong duelist; apply side-lane pressure to force Hecarim to respond.
Respect Hecarim's mid-game item spikes which increase his dive threat before your defensive thresholds.

Win conditions

Convert safe early clears and (Q) stacking into side-lane pressure forcing Hecarim to respond or lose objectives.
Use (R) durability and (W) slow to survive Hecarim's engages and turn objective fights in your favor.
Deny Hecarim early jungle tempo by tracking his path and counter-jungling when he overextends to outlast his mid-game power.