
Nautilus Counter Guide: Best Champions and Tips to Beat Him
Nautilus Counter Guide
Strong Counters to Nautilus:
- Taric (Highest win rate)
- Renata Glasc
- Rell
- Tahm Kench
- Bard
Lane Survival Tips:
- Position behind minions to block Nautilus's Q hook
- As ranged champion, harass safely with auto attacks
- Consider Relic Shield over Spellthief's Edge for safer laning
Key Strategic Counters:
- Spread out in teamfights to avoid multiple R knockups
- Punish Nautilus when he engages alone - he lacks escape tools
- Stay out of auto-attack range to avoid his passive root
- Ward deeply to track roaming attempts with Mobility Boots
Watch for Power Spikes:
- Levels 1-3: High kill pressure with Q hook
- Level 6: Ultimate adds significant kill potential
- Mobility Boots: Enables dangerous roaming
Nautilus Matchup Chart
Additional Counter Picks:
- Neeko
- Seraphine
- Maokai
- Swain
- Braum
- Alistar
- Lulu
- Janna
- Senna
- Leona
Similar Playstyle Champions:
- Average Difficulty: Most tank supports
- Easy Alternative: Engage supports with straightforward mechanics
- Best for New Players: Tank supports with reliable CC
Remember to communicate with your team when Nautilus is missing and maintain proper vision control to prevent successful roams.
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