Nautilus vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Nautilus into Xerathmedium

Overview

Use brush control to threaten hooks and layer passive root for lockdown.
Prioritize engage windows where ADC can follow up quickly to punish Xerath's immobility.
Deny Xerath's poke by controlling lane space and protecting ADC access near river vision.

Respect stun cooldown before engaging to avoid enemy peel and ADC follow-up.
Avoid stepping into poke range when Xerath charges to protect ADC access.
Post level 6, hold engage until ADC is ready due to increased enemy follow-up range from .

Win the level 2 race to enable strong plus passive lockdown for ADC follow-up.
Keep wave thin to create easy hook angles from brush and deny Xerath safe poke range.
Ward river early to track Xerath's potential roams and secure ADC safety during wave crashes.

Level 2 unlocks plus passive root, enabling strong all-in threat with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants shield and slow, improving engage safety and peel for ADC.
Level 6 allows guaranteed knockup to start fights or punish Xerath's immobility.

Convert brush control and hook threat into denied Xerath ADC positioning and easy kills.
Roam after crashing wave with ADC safe to pressure mid and secure river vision.
Use to initiate fights around dragon or objectives, ensuring ADC follow-up locks priority targets.

Tactical tip

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