Vel'Koz vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Vel'Koz into Nautilusmedium

Overview

Use long-range poke to deny Nautilus and ADC wave access and brush control.
Hold for peel to protect your ADC from Nautilus's engage and layered CC.
Control river vision to track Nautilus's roam timer and prevent mid or dragon pressure.

Use split angles and layer to poke before Nautilus commits engage.
Hold to interrupt or peel after or engage attempts.
Avoid standing near brush without vision to prevent Nautilus's hook and root lockdown.

Respect hook and passive root range when near brush or fog of war.
Avoid channeling without peel ready, as Nautilus can counter-engage with knockup.
Watch for Nautilus level 6 all-in with combined with enemy ADC follow-up.

Track level 2 closely and only contest wave if your ADC can follow your poke and knockup.
Deny Nautilus brush control to reduce his engage angles and passive root follow-up.
Use wave pressure to create safe poke windows and enable your ADC to maintain lane space.

Level 2: Your poke plus knockup opens strong poke windows; force Nautilus back before he hits level 2.
Level 3: Full kit unlocks your poke and peel pattern; use brush control to maximize ADC follow-up.
Level 6: Your ultimate burst can punish Nautilus's engage if your ADC is ready to follow up.

Convert poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls.
Set deep river vision to safely roam or prepare dragon fights with your ADC.
Use peel and burst around your ADC to secure favorable 2v2 fights and objective control.

Tactical tip

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