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Nasus vs Sett

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Nasus must prioritize safe (Q) stacking and avoid early all-ins to reach his late-game scaling power.
Avoid giving Sett easy melee trades by managing wave position and respecting his early lane pressure.
This is a scaling juggernaut versus early brawler matchup where Nasus aims to survive and outscale Sett.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (E) is down or he misses his pull to avoid getting stunned.
Use (W) to slow Sett after he commits, then back off to prevent grit buildup.
Force longer fights only when (R) is active and you have enough (Q) stacks to threaten Sett's durability.

Danger windows

(E) pull and stun combo creates high danger when you stand near minions; avoid clustering.
Sett with high grit and ready (W) can burst you; respect his grit bar and sidestep the center of (W).
Early levels before (R) and meaningful (Q) stacks are risky; avoid trades and freezes far from safety.

Early game

Focus on last-hitting with (Q) near your tower to minimize Sett's early aggression.
Use (W) only to punish Sett when he overcommits and cannot disengage.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 and high (Q) stacks to reduce risk against Sett's early burst and stun.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants durability for extended fights; use it to punish Sett who cannot kite well during this window.
High (Q) stacks turn Nasus into a major duelist; pressure side lanes to force Sett to respond.
Respect Sett's level 6 (R) slam as it can reposition you into dangerous fights; keep spacing to avoid it.

Win conditions

Survive early lane safely to build (Q) stacks and reach level 6 for extended fights.
Use (W) slows and (R) durability to force Sett into unfavorable duels when you have high stacks.
Pressure side lanes to exploit your scaling and force Sett to respond, creating map pressure.