Nautilus vs Galio SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nautilus vs Galio

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush to threaten (Q) hook angles and create lockdown for your ADC follow-up.
Prioritize engage windows where your ADC can immediately capitalize on your passive root and (R).
Maintain river vision to track Galio's roam and prevent him from safely impacting mid or dragon fights.

Trading pattern

Threaten hook from brush and only engage when your ADC can follow immediately.
Hold (R) to lock down targets who can dodge (Q) and secure kills or peel for your ADC.
Avoid engaging into large minion waves that block your (Q) angle and reduce lockdown effectiveness.

Danger windows

Respect (W) taunt and (E) knock-up range when he controls brush or wave priority.
Avoid engaging when (R) is available, as he can counter-engage or protect his ADC.
Beware of Galio roaming after pushing waves; maintain river vision and keep your ADC safe before following.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (Q) and layering passive root with ADC follow-up for early kills.
Thin the wave to keep lane pressure and deny Galio easy access to short-range (W) and (E) trades.
Use brush control to hide engage angles and prevent Galio from safely stepping forward for taunt or knock-up.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) plus passive root, enabling strong all-in windows with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 adds (W) shield and (E) slow, enhancing your engage safety and peel potential.
Level 6 (R) guarantees knock-up lockdown, turning fights when combined with ADC damage and river control.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and (Q) threat into denied enemy ADC positioning and easy ADC follow-up.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows for mid pressure or dragon vision setup.
Coordinate (R) engages with your ADC and jungler to secure objectives and favorable teamfight entries.