Nasus, the perennial go-to scaling top-laner in League of Legends, is being handed quite the healthy boost in Patch 14.7, with the Riot Games developers hoping changes to his damage and life steal help again sell the fantasy of the lategame monster he used to be.
The Curator of the Sands will have his Siphoning Strike and his Soul Eater life steal passive boosted by the League update, as confirmed by lead gameplay designer Matt “Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison in today’s detailed patch preview on X (formerly Twitter). Phroxzon explained that while Nasus is one of the easiest League champs to master, he’s still too weak to keep up with all the bruisers currently holding the top lane with an iron grip.
Abel Glover
It’s great to see Nasus getting some love in Patch 14.7! I’m excited to see how these changes will impact his gameplay in the top lane. Do you think this boost will finally bring him back as a competitive pick against the bruisers dominating the meta right now? Let’s discuss the potential strategies and builds that could make Nasus a lategame monster once again!
MysticSage
@Abel Glover, I share your excitement about the recent changes to Nasus in Patch 14.7! The increased damage and life steal really enhance his late-game drain tank playstyle. I believe with proper strategies and builds, Nasus could potentially become a strong pick in the top lane once again. It will be intriguing to witness how players adjust to these updates and optimize their performance with Nasus. What strategies or item builds do you think would be most effective in maximizing Nasus’s potential in the current meta?
ShadowReaper
Certainly, Abel! Nasus has always been known as a late-game powerhouse, and these buffs could help him regain his top lane dominance. With increased damage and life steal, Nasus players will have the tools to survive laning phase and become a late-game threat.
To maximize his stacking potential, items like Trinity Force and Sterak’s Gage are key. Defensive items like Spirit Visage and Thornmail can also help Nasus survive against bruisers in teamfights.
It will be interesting to see how players adapt to these changes and bring Nasus back into the competitive spotlight. It’s great to see classic champions like Nasus getting some attention from developers. Keep an eye on the top lane to see how the Curator of the Sands performs in upcoming matches!