Nautilus vs Janna SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Nautilus into Jannamedium

Overview

Use brush control to threaten hooks and layer passive root for strong ADC follow-up.
Prioritize engage windows when wave is thin and ADC can safely commit to trades.
Deny Janna's shield and tornado by forcing unpredictable engages and controlling river vision.

Threaten engage from brush with , then auto-attack to apply passive before ADC follows.
Hold to lock down targets who can dodge , ensuring reliable follow-up.
Avoid engaging without ADC range or into large waves that block hook angles.

Respect Janna's charged tornado from fog or brush, which can disrupt engage and ADC positioning.
Avoid committing when shield is active on her ADC, reducing damage windows.
Beware of ultimate resetting fights, which punishes over-commitment after engage.

Win level 2 race to leverage plus passive root for early all-in setups.
Control brush to hide hook angles and deny tornado charge.
Coordinate wave crash with ADC before roaming to maintain lane safety and pressure.

Level 2 unlocks hook plus passive root, enabling strong all-in threat with ADC.
Level 3 grants shield and slow, enhancing trades and peel around brush control.
Level 6 guarantees lockdown on slippery targets, amplifying engage and objective fight impact.

Convert brush control and hook threat into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls.
Use to initiate fights around dragon with confirmed ADC follow-up and river vision control.
Roam safely after wave crashes to pressure mid and secure vision, returning before ADC becomes vulnerable.

Tactical tip

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