the Curator of the Sands
Champion analysis written by TEAMGAP editors.
Nasus' Q stacks provide infinite late-game growth making him a supreme 1v1 duelist who only gets stronger with time. His W wither completely neutralizes ADCs by shredding their movement and attack speed, and R grants HP, AoE damage, and CDR simultaneously. His very weak early laning and extreme vulnerability to kiting are significant drawbacks.
Nasus is an imposing, jackal-headed Ascended being from ancient Shurima, a heroic figure regarded as a demigod by the people of the desert. Fiercely intelligent, he was a guardian of knowledge and peerless strategist whose wisdom guided the ancient empire of Shurima to greatness for many centuries. After the fall of the empire, he went into self-imposed exile, becoming little more than a legend. Now that the ancient city of Shurima has risen once more, he has returned, determined to ensure it never falls again.
Nasus drains his foe's spiritual energy, giving him bonus Life Steal.
Nasus strikes his foe, dealing damage and increasing the power of his future Siphoning Strikes if he slays his target.
Nasus ages an enemy champion, decelerating their Move Speed and Attack Speed over time.
Nasus unleashes a spirit flame at a location, dealing damage and reducing the Armor of enemies who stand on it.
Nasus unleashes a mighty sandstorm that batters nearby enemies. While the storm rages, he gains increased Health, Attack Range, damages nearby enemies, has a reduced cooldown on Siphoning Strike, and gains bonus Armor and Magic Resistance.
