Neeko vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Neeko vs Nautilus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use disguise and brush control to create unpredictable engage angles and deny Nautilus hook access.
Prioritize ADC protection by holding root and ultimate for counter-engage or peel against Nautilus's lockdown.
Leverage wave states that allow (E) through minions to pressure and enable ADC follow-up.

Trading pattern

Fish for (E) through minions to root targets and follow with (Q) burst for strong trades.
Hold (R) and disguise to threaten multi-target all-ins, forcing Nautilus to respect engage windows.
Avoid forced trades if (E) misses or disguise is tracked, as Nautilus can punish with hook and follow-up.

Danger windows

(Q) hook plus passive root combo creates high lockdown risk for your ADC.
Nautilus's ultimate (R) is point-and-click knockup; avoid giving him clean engage angles.
Brush control and fog-of-war increase Nautilus's pick potential; maintain vision and deny brush access.

Early game

Contest level 2 to avoid Nautilus's hook plus passive root combo threatening your ADC.
Deny Nautilus brush control early to reduce his hook angles and protect ADC positioning.
Coordinate with ADC to crash waves safely before roaming, ensuring ADC has vision and peel ready.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks Nautilus's hook plus passive root; respect this window and avoid overextension.
Level 6 grants Neeko's ultimate for impactful all-ins and teamfight control; use it with ADC follow-up.
First completed AP burst item increases poke and trade threat; pressure waves while tracking Nautilus cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use disguise and (E) root setup to create picks and force Nautilus to play defensively.
Control river vision and wave state to enable safe ADC access and deny Nautilus's engage angles.
Roam after crashing waves with ADC safe and vision secured to pressure mid and prepare dragon setups.