Nasus vs Irelia TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Irelia

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Nasus must focus on safe farm and stacking (Q) while avoiding early all-ins from Irelia's high lane pressure.
This is a scale versus snowball matchup where Nasus aims to survive early and become a side-lane threat once stacked.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (W) is available to punish Irelia's all-in attempts after she uses (Q) without reset.
Avoid fighting when Irelia has passive stacks and minion reset paths, as she can extend trades effectively.
Use (R) to survive extended trades and convert stacked (Q) damage when Irelia cannot kite you away.

Danger windows

Be cautious before level 6 when Irelia can all-in with (Q) resets and (E) stun.
Avoid extended trades when (W) is down as you lose your main slow and peel tool.
Respect (R) engage window post level 6, especially if minion waves enable her resets.

Early game

Prioritize last-hitting with (Q) to build stacks and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Keep the wave near your side to reduce Irelia's ability to use (Q) resets aggressively.
Use (W) to slow Irelia only when she overcommits and cannot disengage easily.

Power spikes

Respect Irelia's level 2 power spike when (Q) and (E) unlock stun and reset potential; avoid giving her easy engage windows.
Use your level 6 (R) to hold ground in longer fights and punish Irelia if she overstays.
Pressure side lanes once you have high (Q) stacks and durability from (R) to force Irelia to respond.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by safely stacking (Q) and using (W) to punish overextensions.
Reach high (Q) stacks and use (R) to win extended side-lane duels where Irelia must respect your slow and damage.
Deny Irelia clean minion reset paths to reduce her all-in threat and force her into unfavorable fights.