Tahm Kench vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Deny Nautilus brush control to block his hook angle and protect your ADC's approach.
Use short trades to build passive stacks and threaten with stun for pick potential.
Maintain river vision to track Nautilus's roam timer and secure dragon control.

Engage only when is stacked for stun and your ADC can follow immediately.
Hold to isolate key targets or peel after Nautilus commits or .
Punish missed by crashing the wave and denying his brush control to keep ADC safe.

Respect hook range and passive root when your ADC steps near brush.
Avoid extended trades when is available; it guarantees lockdown and burst.
Beware of Nautilus controlling brush and fog, enabling surprise engages that expose your ADC.

Win level 2 by syncing stun stacks with your ADC's follow-up damage.
Deny Nautilus brush access early to limit his engage angles and reduce ADC vulnerability.
Coordinate wave crash with your ADC before safe roams or vision resets to avoid ADC exposure.

Level 6 unlocks decisive pick or protection; use it to isolate enemies or save allies.
First tank item increases durability; take short trades to convert stacks into lane control.
Level 2 stun threat rises; contest wave only if your ADC can follow your engage.

Convert brush denial and stun threat into ADC access and denied enemy positioning.
Use to isolate high-value targets or peel for your ADC during dragon and teamfights.
Secure river vision and coordinate with your ADC to punish Nautilus's missed engages or roams.

Tactical tip

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