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Nautilus vs Rakan SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rakan

Nautilus vs Rakan

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush to threaten (Q) hook angles and limit Rakan's engage options.
Layer passive root after (Q) to lock targets and enable ADC follow-up.
Use river vision to deny Rakan's roam attempts and protect ADC access.

Trading pattern

Threaten engage from brush with (Q) only if ADC can follow immediately.
Hold (R) to guarantee lockdown on targets dodging (Q), maximizing ADC damage.
Avoid engaging into large minion waves that block hook angle or ADC follow-up.

Danger windows

Respect (W) knockup when Rakan dashes from fog or brush with ADC follow-up.
Avoid clustering to reduce impact of (R) charm and deny multi-target engages.
Beware of (E) mobility enabling quick engages and disengages around cooldowns.

Early game

Win level 2 race to leverage (Q) plus passive root for early all-ins.
Keep wave thin to maintain brush control and create clear hook angles.
Coordinate with ADC to crash wave before roaming to avoid leaving them vulnerable.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) plus passive root, enabling strong early engage windows.
Level 3 grants (W) shield and (E) slow, enhancing trades and peel for ADC.
Level 6 (R) secures reliable knockup, turning fights with guaranteed follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and successful (Q) hooks into ADC kill pressure and denied enemy ADC positioning.
Use (R) to initiate or peel in dragon fights, setting up favorable objective control.
Ward river and track Rakan's roam timer to protect mid and maintain lane priority.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup