Garen vs Nasus · Top lane matchup

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Core game plan

Garen can easily bully Nasus early game. Using Q to cleanse Wither renders Nasus useless. Before level 6, Garen can deny Nasus from even getting experience.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

6:4.

6:4.

5:5.

6:4.

4:6.

Level 1: Bush camp to deny Nasus exp; level 2: zone him out past minion waveUse Q to cleanse Wither in trades; push wave into tower to make Nasus miss CSLevel 6: ult duels are even; note Nasus ult has shorter cooldownAfter Stridebreaker, actively trade; disengage when Nasus ultsTeamfights: Garen ult threatens low HP Nasus, but Nasus split-pushes effectively
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Detailed breakdown

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