Xerath vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Xerath vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath into Nautilusmedium

Overview

Use and to poke and zone Nautilus before he gains brush control.
Deny Nautilus brush control to limit his hook angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
Track Nautilus's engage cooldowns to hold stun for peel and enable ADC follow-up safely.

Trading pattern

Use poke layered with slow to pressure Nautilus before he commits engage.
Hold stun defensively to peel for your ADC when Nautilus commits or .
Deny brush control aggressively to remove Nautilus's hook angles and reduce enemy ADC follow-up.

Danger windows

hook plus passive root create high threat when your ADC steps up near brush.
Level 6 Nautilus ultimate can force your ADC to use flash or die if peel is unavailable.
Nautilus roaming after wave crash can isolate your ADC; maintain vision and communicate roam timers.

Early game

Prioritize level 2 timing with your ADC to avoid Nautilus's hook plus passive root all-in.
Keep wave thin and near your side to reduce Nautilus's engage angles and protect ADC access.
Ward river and tri-brush to spot Nautilus roams and prevent mid pressure or dragon setups.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks Nautilus's hook and passive root; avoid overextending without ADC follow-up.
Level 6 grants guaranteed knockup; track cooldown and hold for peel.
First completed mana/AP item boosts your poke damage, increasing pressure on Nautilus and ADC.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls for dragon setup.
Use and cooldowns to peel and enable your ADC during Nautilus engage attempts.
Crash wave with ADC before safe roams to maintain lane priority and river vision control.

Tactical tip

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