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Maokai vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nautilus

Maokai vs Nautilus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Nautilus's hook angles and secure ADC safety.
Coordinate engage windows around your (W) root with ADC follow-up to counter Nautilus's hook.
Use (R) to contest river objectives and force fights in narrow spaces where it excels.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush to threaten Nautilus's face-check and create ADC follow-up opportunities.
Hold (W) root to punish Nautilus's engage attempts or peel for your ADC after his hook.
Avoid engaging without ADC damage ready, especially if brush is lost or (W) is on cooldown.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) hook range and passive root that lock your ADC if caught.
Avoid grouping in river corridors where (R) can root multiple targets.
Watch for Nautilus's level 2 and 6 spikes when his engage and lockdown threaten your ADC.

Early game

Win the level 2 race by landing (W)+(Q) combo with ADC follow-up for early pressure.
Establish brush control early to block Nautilus's hook angles and protect your ADC.
Crash waves safely before roaming to maintain ADC safety and vision on Nautilus's roam timer.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(Q) combo unlocks strong engage with ADC follow-up; contest wave timing.
Level 3: Full sapling control enhances brush dominance and poke potential.
Level 6: (R) enables game-changing engages or peel around river objectives.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denying Nautilus's hook angles and enabling your ADC's positioning.
Use (R) to initiate or peel during dragon fights, leveraging narrow terrain for maximum impact.
Roam after wave crashes with vision control to pressure mid and secure objective setups safely.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup