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Nasus vs Warwick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe (Q) stacking early to outscale Warwick's early dueling power.
Avoid giving Warwick a passive lane to prevent his early pressure and sustain from dominating.
This is a scale versus early snowball matchup; Nasus must survive early and become a side-lane threat.

Trading pattern

Use (W) to slow Warwick when he tries to engage, then back off to avoid his (E) fear and (R) suppression.
Only commit to extended trades when (R) is active and you have enough (Q) stacks to threaten Warwick.
Punish Warwick's cooldowns by stepping forward when (W) or (R) are down, as his dueling threat drops significantly.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is available, as it can absorb your burst and apply fear.
Avoid fighting Warwick when he has full health and (R) ready, as his suppression can lock you down.
Watch for Warwick's level 3 and 6 spikes where his early dueling and pick potential peak; play safe or farm under tower.

Early game

Focus on last-hitting with (Q) near your tower to minimize Warwick's early aggression.
Avoid extended trades before (R) and meaningful (Q) stacks are available.
Use (W) defensively to punish Warwick if he overcommits and cannot disengage.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants Nasus durability and extended fight power; use it to hold ground and punish Warwick's overcommitment.
High (Q) stacks turn Nasus into a strong side-lane duelist; pressure side lanes to force Warwick to respond.
Respect Warwick's level 3 full kit spike, especially his (E) fear and (Q) healing, by avoiding long trades before you have (R).

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by farming safely and stacking (Q) without taking risky trades.
Use (W) and (R) to punish Warwick when he overextends or misuses cooldowns.
Reach high (Q) stacks and pressure side lanes to force Warwick into unfavorable extended fights you can win.