Nautilus vs Swain SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nautilus vs Swain

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush to threaten (Q) and layer passive root for reliable lockdown on Swain or ADC.
Engage when ADC can immediately follow, using (Q) and (R) to lock targets that try to dodge.
Maintain river vision to deny Swain's pull angle and protect ADC from extended fights in his drain zone.

Trading pattern

Threaten (Q) from brush and only engage when ADC can follow up instantly.
Save (R) for targets dodging (Q) to guarantee lockdown and burst potential.
Avoid engaging into large waves or without ADC range to prevent punish windows after missed hook.

Danger windows

(E) root plus ADC follow-up creates high threat; deny his pull angle by controlling brush.
Level 6 (R) drain forces extended fights; avoid staying in his zone without ADC peel.
Missed (Q) leaves a large punish window; back off to protect ADC from Swain's poke and pull.

Early game

Win the level 2 race to enable (Q) hook plus passive root for strong all-in threat.
Keep wave thin near your side to improve ADC safety and create clean (Q) angles from brush.
Use early brush control to deny (E) pull and force him into unfavorable trades.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) plus passive root for strong lockdown; use this to force early fights.
Level 3 adds (W) shield and (E) slow, enhancing peel and engage potential around brush.
Level 6 (R) enables guaranteed knockup, turning engages into kills with proper ADC follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and (Q) threat into denied enemy ADC positioning and easy ADC follow-up.
Roam after crashing wave with ADC safe to extend pressure and set river vision for dragon.
Use (R) to start fights around objectives, guaranteeing lockdown and enabling strong teamfight entry.