Maokai vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Support lane plan.

Maokai into Nautilusmedium

Overview

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

Stack saplings in brush to threaten Nautilus's face-check and create ADC follow-up opportunities.
Hold 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 is on cooldown.

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

Win the level 2 race by landing + 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.

Convert brush control into denying Nautilus's hook angles and enabling your ADC's positioning.
Use 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.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 4, 2026