MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Nasus vs Irelia
In Top, Nasus wins 50% against Irelia across 556 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Nasus behind by 1,039 gold.
Does Nasus counter Irelia?
The numbers call it close: 50% for Nasus over 556 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Irelia as Nasus
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 62% over 113 games; 300 behind drops it to 47% over 443.
The median first death in this lane comes at 4:32; the level 6 spike lands around 5:42. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.