Swain vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Swain into Nautilusmedium

Overview

Use brush control to threaten root and enable ADC follow-up on Nautilus engages.
Deny Nautilus's hook angle by positioning outside fog and controlling river vision.
Leverage drain zone post-level 6 to sustain extended fights and protect ADC access.

Threaten root from minion angles and commit only with ADC follow-up to punish Nautilus's engage.
Hold for all-ins or peel windows to sustain through Nautilus's lockdown and protect your ADC.
Deny brush to limit Nautilus's hook angles and force him to engage on your terms.

Respect hook and passive root combo from brush; avoid stepping into obvious hook angles.
Beware of Nautilus level 2 hook plus passive; ensure your ADC is ready to follow or peel.
Track ultimate cooldown; avoid committing to fights when it is available to prevent forced flashes or deaths.

Track level 2 race closely; only contest wave if ADC can follow your + pull trade.
Deny Nautilus brush control early to reduce his hook threat and create safer ADC positioning.
Use wave state to create lane space for your ADC and prepare for potential Nautilus roams.

Level 2 unlocks + pull trade; use it to force Nautilus and ADC back or secure early pressure.
Level 3 completes your kit; use slow plus root to control brush and set up ADC damage.
Level 6 transforms you into a drain tank; use it to sustain through Nautilus's engage and extend fights.

Convert root picks into ADC burst kills by controlling brush and denying Nautilus's engage angles.
Use level 6 to sustain through all-ins, enabling your ADC to safely follow or reposition.
Establish river vision and crash waves to create safe roam windows or secure dragon objectives with your ADC.

Tactical tip

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