Alistar vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Alistar into Nautilusmedium

Overview

Hold brush and threaten + only when ADC can immediately follow knockup.
Punish missed by stepping forward to disrupt Nautilus's engage angle.
Avoid engaging into large waves or when + are on cooldown to prevent losing trades.

Respect hook plus passive root combo when he controls brush and is level 2 or higher.
Avoid stepping into Nautilus hook range without vision or ADC support to prevent forced all-ins.
Be cautious when + are down, as engage threat and peel drop significantly.

Fight for level 2 to unlock + combo with ADC ready to follow.
Hold brush and thin waves to deny Nautilus hook angles and punish his positioning.
Avoid using before confirming engage or peel need to keep threat unpredictable.

Level 2 unlocks + combo, enabling strong all-ins with ADC follow-up; control brush to maximize.
Level 3 adds stun, increasing trade threat and peel potential; use full kit around brush control.
Level 6 boosts durability for tower dives and extended fights; coordinate with ADC for dives or peel.

Deny Nautilus ADC access through brush control and punish his cooldowns to limit engage.
Use + engages from brush with ADC follow-up to secure kills or force enemy recalls.
Leverage level 6 for safe tower dives or peeling carries in extended fights to snowball advantage.

Tactical tip

For Alistar vs Nautilus, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.