Nasus vs Vi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Vi

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Nasus should focus on safe full clears and avoid early fights to survive Vi's high early pressure and gank threat.
Prioritize controlled river vision and contest Scuttle only when side lanes have priority to reduce risk from Vi's early invades.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize full clears and secure side Scuttles to build scaling tempo before engaging Vi.
Track Vi's pathing and prepare to counter-gank when she commits to early ganks using (Q) and (R).
Delay invading or contesting dragon until after level 6 when Nasus's durability improves and coordinate with lanes holding priority.

Danger windows

Levels 2-4 when Vi can invade with (Q) and strong dueling; avoid isolated camps and risky river fights.
Post-level 6 when Vi can use (R) for reliable picks around river and objectives; maintain vision and lane priority.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights near dragon or Herald where Vi's lockdown can punish Nasus's low mobility.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 4 before contesting river or invading to avoid Vi's level 3 power spike.
Avoid early invades unless Vi is spotted on the opposite side or after she expends her (Q) dash.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have lane priority and Vi is on the opposite side of the map.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) significantly boosts Nasus's durability and threat in extended fights; use it to survive Vi's lockdown attempts.
High (Q) stacks turn Nasus into a potent duelist; leverage side jungle control to safely farm stacks.
Respect Vi's early level 3 power spike with (Q) dash and knockback by avoiding isolated fights and early skirmishes.

Win conditions

Outscale Vi through safe full clears and stacking (Q) without giving early kills.
Use improved durability at level 6 and high (Q) stacks to contest or secure side jungle objectives and force favorable skirmishes.
Coordinate counter-ganks on Vi's early ganks to deny her tempo and snowball potential, then pressure side lanes with (W) slow and (R) durability.