Nautilus vs Nami SUPPORT Matchup Guide

Champion

Opponent

Start here

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

Nautilus into Namimedium

Overview

Threaten engage from brush with , then auto-attack to apply passive root for ADC burst.
Hold to lock down mobile ADCs who can dodge and secure kills.
Avoid engaging into empowered trades or when wave blocks your hook angle.

Respect empowered ADC autos that can burst after your engage cooldowns.
Avoid engaging when bubble is off cooldown and brush control favors her.
Beware of level 6 wave that can disrupt your engage or peel timing if caught out.

Win the level 2 race to secure first hook and passive root lockdown with ADC follow-up.
Thin the wave early to create favorable hook angles and reduce Nami's sustain trades.
Deny Nami brush control to limit her bubble angles and poke potential.

Level 2 unlocks hook plus passive root, enabling strong all-in with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants shield and slow, improving engage safety and peel potential.
Level 6 ultimate guarantees knockup lockdown, enabling decisive all-ins or peel for ADC.

Use brush control and threat to create pick windows and deny enemy ADC positioning.
Roam or set river vision after crashing wave to pressure mid and secure dragon control.
Coordinate engages with ADC follow-up to force favorable 2v2 fights and objective setups.

Tactical tip

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