Nasus vs Volibear TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Volibear

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Nasus should focus on safe farming and stacking (Q) to outscale Volibear's early lane pressure.
Avoid giving Volibear a passive lane state by managing wave control and respecting his early aggression.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Nasus aims to survive early and become a side-lane threat post-level 6.

Trading pattern

Trade only when you have (W) available to slow Volibear after he commits to melee range.
Punish Volibear if he misses (Q) or his second (W) mark, as his sustain and engage weaken.
Use (R) to extend fights only when you have enough (Q) stacks and Volibear cannot kite you effectively.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) stun is up, as it enables his all-in potential.
Avoid extended trades when Volibear can reach his second (W) hit for healing.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) dive window, especially near your turret if you lack health or summoners.

Early game

Prioritize last-hitting with (Q) near your side to avoid early all-ins before you have stacks.
Use (W) only to punish Volibear when he overcommits and cannot disengage.
Respect (Q) stun and avoid extended trades before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to increase durability and force extended trades where your stacked (Q) can shine.
Once you have high (Q) stacks, pressure side lanes and force Volibear to respect your dueling power.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) dive threat and his first bruiser item durability by avoiding fights where he has health leads.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by safe farming and stacking (Q) without giving Volibear kills or heavy poke.
After reaching level 6 and building some durability, pressure side lanes to force Volibear to respond.
Use (W) slows and (R) durability to win extended duels and convert your high (Q) stacks into kills or objectives.