Nasus vs Ornn

Nasus
You
VS
Ornn

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Who Wins

  • You lose most trades pre-6 due to Ornn's W-E combo that you cannot effectively counter, so focus on safe Q stacking and sustaining with your passive.
  • Post-6 you can start winning extended trades with sufficient Q stacks and your R's attack speed boost, but Ornn still has better burst trade potential.
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How to Trade

  • Your best trading pattern is to W slow Ornn when he tries to engage, then use the movement speed to position for Q trades while avoiding his E knockup.
  • After level 6, use R for the attack speed and resistances to extend trades where your Q damage and lifesteal can overcome his burst.

Wave Control

  • Focus on freezing the wave near your tower to safely stack Q while staying protected from Ornn's engage potential.
  • Accept some CS losses early to maintain the freeze, as getting multiple Q stacks is more valuable than perfect CS in this scaling matchup.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't try to match Ornn's early aggression or fight in extended trades before you have significant Q stacks and levels.
  • Avoid using W preemptively as it's your only tool to slow his engage and create distance when he commits to his W-E combo.
Created on 03/01/2026
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