Zilean vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Nautilus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Nautilus's hook angles and protect ADC's forward positioning.
Use bomb zones and (E) speed to create safe windows for ADC to trade or reposition.
Prioritize river vision to spot Nautilus's roam attempts and secure dragon setup.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on slowed targets or wave to maximize lockdown and ADC follow-up.
Hold (R) to counter Nautilus's all-in burst and bait his engage cooldowns.
Use (E) speed to disengage or reposition ADC away from Nautilus's hook and root range.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) hook and passive root range when ADC steps forward near brush.
Avoid clustering near minions to reduce risk of double bomb setup combined with Nautilus's engage.
Watch for Nautilus's level 6 (R) ultimate that guarantees lockdown and follow-up damage.

Early game

Track level 2 closely to contest hook and double bomb combo with ADC follow-up.
Deny Nautilus brush control early to limit his engage angles and force him to play reactively.
Use thin wave states to maximize bomb placement and prevent Nautilus from hooking through minions.

Power spikes

Level 2: Double bomb plus (E) speed enables strong poke and counters Nautilus's hook engage.
Level 3: (W) refreshes bomb cooldowns, increasing poke pressure and peel potential.
Level 6: (R) revive denies Nautilus's all-in kill threat and enables safer extended fights.

Win conditions

Convert bomb zone control into denied ADC positioning and forced recalls for Nautilus lane.
Roam safely after wave crash with ADC, placing deep river wards to prevent Nautilus's mid pressure.
Use (R) to save focused ADCs during dragon fights, enabling favorable objective control and teamfight entry.