Nasus vs Viktor TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Viktor

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Nasus must focus on safe farming and stacking (Q) to reach his late-game juggernaut potential against Viktor's scaling mage threat.
Avoid giving Viktor a passive lane by maintaining controlled wave positioning near your side to prevent his poke and zone control from dominating.
This is a scale-vs-scale matchup where Nasus aims to outlast Viktor through stacking and side-lane pressure rather than early aggression.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (W) is available to slow Viktor and prevent him from kiting your (Q) damage.
Punish Viktor's misplaced (W) by engaging briefly and backing off before he can retaliate.
Avoid fighting before you have meaningful (Q) stacks or (R) active, as Viktor's poke and shield make early trades unfavorable.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is up and well-placed, as it can slow and stun you if you overcommit.
Avoid extended fights before you have your (R) and sufficient (Q) stacks, as Viktor's poke and shield can punish early aggression.
Watch for enemy jungler ganks especially if you push the wave too far without vision, as your low mobility makes escapes difficult.

Early game

Prioritize last-hitting with (Q) to build stacks while avoiding extended trades before level 6.
Use (W) defensively to punish Viktor if he oversteps or mispositions within your range.
Keep the wave near your turret to minimize Viktor's poke and zone control effectiveness early on.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate (R) to increase durability and force extended trades where your stacked (Q) can shine.
Your major spike is the high (Q) stack threshold enabling strong side-lane duels; pressure side lanes once this is reached.
Respect Viktor's level 6 (R) and first item power spike by avoiding all-ins and waiting for his abilities to be on cooldown before engaging.

Win conditions

Survive the early lane by safe farming and stacking (Q) to reach a point where you can pressure side lanes effectively.
Use (W) and (R) to punish Viktor when he mispositions or overextends, turning your scaling advantage into kills or objectives.
Force isolated duels in side lanes once you have high (Q) stacks and (R) active, denying Viktor teamfight impact and snowballing your lead.