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Nautilus vs Pyke SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nautilus vs Pyke

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten (Q) hook and layer passive root for ADC follow-up.
Prioritize protecting ADC from Pyke's stealth engage and roam pressure.
Maintain river vision to track Pyke's roam timers and deny mid impact.

Trading pattern

Threaten (Q) from brush and auto-attack to proc passive root before committing (R) for lockdown.
Hold engage cooldowns to peel if Pyke attempts to burst your ADC after his hook.
Punish missed (Q) by crashing wave and creating ADC follow-up pressure.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) hook range and (E) stun combo, especially from brush or fog angles.
Beware (W) stealth enabling surprise engages and roam attempts isolating your ADC.
Avoid overextending when Pyke's ultimate is up, as execute resets punish extended fights.

Early game

Win level 2 race to enable early (Q) hook plus passive root all-ins with ADC follow-up.
Keep wave thin to open engage angles and avoid hooking into large minion waves.
Deny Pyke brush control to limit his hook angles and reduce pick potential.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) hook plus passive root, enabling strong engage with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants (W) shield and (E) slow, improving peel and trade control around brush.
Level 6 (R) guarantees lockdown, use with confirmed ADC follow-up or to reset fights.

Win conditions

Convert brush and river vision control into safe ADC access and deny Pyke's roam opportunities.
Use (Q) and (R) to lock down key targets and create burst windows for your ADC.
Coordinate wave crashes with ADC to enable safe roams and secure dragon vision and objectives.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup