Nautilus Counter Guide & Tips

A comprehensive overview of Nautilus's strongest matchups, weaknesses, and essential gameplay tips.

Weak Against:

• Taric (36.7% WR)
• Renata Glasc (42.2% WR)
• Rell (43.3% WR)
• Tahm Kench (43.7% WR)
• Bard (45.0% WR)
• Maokai (45.1% WR)

Strong Against:

• Yuumi (54.4% WR)
• Mel (53.7% WR)
• LeBlanc (53.1% WR)
• Zilean (53.0% WR)
• Elise (52.5% WR)
• Pantheon (52.5% WR)

Best ADC Synergies:

• Swain (54.5% WR)
• Samira (52.2% WR)
• Yasuo (51.4% WR)
• Kog'Maw (51.4% WR)
• Nilah (51.2% WR)
• Xayah (50.9% WR)

Essential Tips:

1. Q (Dredge Line) Management:

• Hold your Q until enemies misposition or use escape abilities
• Missing Q leaves you vulnerable, so aim carefully
• Use it to catch out enemies during tower sieges

2. Roaming Strategy:

• Despite low movement speed, strong CC makes roaming effective
• Prioritize roaming after recalls before returning bot lane
• Look for opportunities to help mid or support jungler

3. Engage Timing:

• Wait for enemy cooldowns before engaging
• Coordinate with team for follow-up damage
• Use terrain to your advantage with hook angles

Remember to coordinate your engages with your ADC and track enemy summoner spells for optimal engagement opportunities.

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