Nasus ARAM Build
Items, runes and skill order from ARAM games, patch 26.20. What players build on Nasus in ARAM, read from real games on the Howling Abyss: items, runes, spells, starting items and skill order, with Nasus's ARAM balance changes and how the build differs from Summoner's Rift.
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Updated October 14, 2026 · By LOLValue Team
Best Nasus ARAM Build in 26.20
The most built Nasus ARAM build in patch 26.20 is Thornmail, Trinity Force and Frozen Heart, with Grasp of the Undying and Flash and Mark: it wins 33.3% of its 3 games. Most Nasus players start with Ruby Crystal and Sheen and max Q > E > W. Over all 20 ARAM games we read this patch, Nasus wins 30.0%.
| Items | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornmail + Trinity Force + Frozen Heart | 15.0% | 33.3% | 3 |
| Thornmail + Frozen Heart + Iceborn Gauntlet | 10.0% | 50.0% | 2 |
| Spirit Visage + Trinity Force + Sundered Sky | 10.0% | 50.0% | 2 |
| Item | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornmail | 55.0% | 27.3% | 11 |
| Spirit Visage | 55.0% | 18.2% | 11 |
| Trinity Force | 45.0% | 33.3% | 9 |
| Frozen Heart | 40.0% | 50.0% | 8 |
| Iceborn Gauntlet | 35.0% | 28.6% | 7 |
| Sundered Sky | 30.0% | 50.0% | 6 |
| Blackfire Torch | 15.0% | 33.3% | 3 |
| Liandry's Torment | 10.0% | 50.0% | 2 |
| Item | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury's Treads | 65.0% | 38.5% | 13 |
| Plated Steelcaps | 20.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
| Ionian Boots of Lucidity | 5.0% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Items | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Crystal + Sheen | 45.0% | 55.6% | 9 |
| Lost Chapter | 20.0% | 25.0% | 4 |
| Boots + Sheen | 15.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
| Skill max order | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q > E > W | 50.0% | 20.0% | 10 |
| Q > W > E | 30.0% | 50.0% | 6 |
| Keystone | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasp of the Undying | 45.0% | 33.3% | 9 |
| Fleet Footwork | 30.0% | 16.7% | 6 |
| Dark Harvest | 20.0% | 25.0% | 4 |
| Runes | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasp of the Undying · Font of Life · Conditioning · Overgrowth · Legend: Haste · Triumph | 30.0% | 33.3% | 6 |
| Summoner spells | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash + Mark | 55.0% | 36.4% | 11 |
| Flash + Ghost | 20.0% | 25.0% | 4 |
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Nasus ARAM Balance Changes
Nasus's ARAM balance changes: -10% damage dealt and +5% damage taken. Riot adjusts some champions for ARAM only, to balance them for the mode's single lane; the changes don't apply on Summoner's Rift.
| Change | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | -10% |
| Damage taken | +5% |
Is Nasus Good in ARAM?
Nasus is D tier in ARAM in patch 26.20, 161 of the 167 champions with enough ARAM games for a tier. The ARAM tier list ranks champions by win rate, pulled toward 50% when they have few games, and a little by how often they are picked.
Nasus ARAM Build vs Summoner's Rift
The items Nasus players build more and less in ARAM than in ranked Summoner's Rift games (Master+), by the share of games each item is finished in. Only differences of 10 points or more are listed.
| Item | Built in ARAM | Built on Summoner's Rift |
|---|---|---|
| Thornmail | 55% | 12% |
| Sundered Sky | 30% | under 4% |
| Spirit Visage | 55% | 34% |
| Iceborn Gauntlet | 35% | 18% |
| Blackfire Torch | 15% | under 4% |
| Item | Built in ARAM | Built on Summoner's Rift |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Force | 45% | 66% |
Where the Nasus ARAM Data Comes From
The build comes from real ARAM games read through the Riot Games API. For every Nasus player we keep the final items, runes and summoner spells and, from the game's timeline, the items bought in the first 90 seconds and the order the abilities were leveled; games under 5 minutes are left out. A build is shown from 15 games. The full method is on the LoL ARAM builds page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Nasus ARAM build?
The build at the top of this page: the items, runes and summoner spells most Nasus players use in ARAM games of patch 26.20, with the win rate and games of each choice.
Does Nasus have ARAM balance changes?
In ARAM Nasus has: -10% damage dealt and +5% damage taken. The changes only apply on the Howling Abyss.
Is Nasus good in ARAM?
The ARAM tier list ranks Nasus against every champion with enough ARAM games this patch, by win rate and pick rate. The tier and its place are in the section above once Nasus has enough games.
What does Nasus start with in ARAM?
The starting items table above lists what Nasus players buy in the first 90 seconds of their ARAM games, potions left out, with how often each start is bought.
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