Nami vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nami vs Nautilus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Deny Nautilus brush control to limit his (Q) hook angles and protect ADC access.
Use (E) to empower ADC trades and (W) to sustain through Nautilus's engage attempts.
Prioritize poke and short trades before committing to (Q) or (R) all-ins with ADC follow-up.

Trading pattern

Buff ADC autos with (E) and slow enemies with (R) or (E) before landing (Q) for reliable follow-up.
Hold (Q) bubble for targets already slowed by (E) or ADC CC to maximize catch potential.
Use (R) defensively or offensively only with confirmed ADC follow-up to avoid easy Nautilus counter-engage.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) hook plus passive root threat near brush; avoid overextending without vision.
Level 2 engage window when Nautilus chains (Q) and passive root; keep (Q) bubble ready to peel.
Level 6 (R) knockup can force ADC flash or death; track ultimate cooldown and position safely.

Early game

Track the level 2 race and only contest if ADC can follow your (E)+(W) trade window.
Keep wave thin and deny brush vision to reduce Nautilus's hook threat and roam potential.
Use (W) bounce to sustain ADC and maintain lane space against Nautilus's early engage pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2: (E)+(W) combo creates strong short trades; use with ADC follow-up to contest wave.
Level 3: Full kit unlocks reliable (Q) bubble setup; leverage brush control for picks.
Level 6: (R) enables potent engage or peel; use around ADC follow-up and river vision.

Win conditions

Convert poke advantage into ADC access by landing (Q) after slows and buffing ADC with (E).
Deny Nautilus brush control to reduce his engage angles and create safer lane space for ADC.
Use wave crashes and river vision to enable safe roams or dragon setups, leveraging (R) for teamfight impact.