Nautilus vs Alistar SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Nautilus into Alistarmedium

Overview

Threaten engage from brush with but hold for guaranteed follow-up or peel.
Avoid hooking into large waves or when your ADC cannot immediately follow for damage.
Deny Alistar brush control to reduce his + all-in angles and force safer positioning.

Respect Alistar's + combo from brush with ADC follow-up for instant lockdown.
Beware level 2 and 3 when Alistar's knockup and stun are available; respect his engage range.
Avoid extended trades when Alistar's is up, as he can sustain through dives.

Win the level 2 race with your ADC to capitalize on plus passive lockdown.
Keep the wave thin near your brush to maximize hook threat and deny Alistar's engage.
Ward river early to track Alistar's roam timer and protect your ADC from flank angles.

Level 2 unlocks plus passive root for strong all-in windows; coordinate with ADC.
Level 3 grants shield and slow to enhance engage and peel.
Level 6 secures lockdown, enabling decisive fights or safe disengages with ADC.

Use brush control and thin waves to create angles that lock targets for ADC burst.
Set river vision to track Alistar's roams and enable safe ADC recalls or aggressive plays.
Coordinate engages with ADC follow-up to force enemy summoner spells and secure dragon setups.

Tactical tip

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