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Against physical damage

DefensiveRecommendedData-drivenPatch 16.19.1
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When to use it

For a lane or a team that hits with attacks: armor boots and an armor item in the core.

This build is part of the guide Nasus Matchups and Counters.

Where it's played

Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.

Summoner's RiftRed side · bottom leftBlue side · top right
  1. TopMain100% of matches

Starting items

Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Core items

  1. 1Black Cleaver
  2. 2Trinity Force
  3. 3Death's Dance

Boots

Plated Steelcaps

Situational

Guardian AngelAgainst heavy physical damage.Mercurial ScimitarAgainst heavy magic damage.Chempunk ChainswordCuts the enemy's healing.

Runes

Primary· Resolve

PrecisionDominationSorceryInspirationResolve
Grasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardian
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Secondary· Precision

PrecisionDominationSorceryInspiration
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand

Shards

Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling

Summoner spells

  • Flash
  • Teleport