Nautilus is a classic tank-engage support champion with powerful crowd control abilities and straightforward gameplay mechanics.

Abilities Overview

• Passive - Staggering Blow: First auto-attack on targets roots them briefly
• Q - Dredge Line: Throws anchor, pulling enemies towards Nautilus or pulling him to walls
• W - Titan's Wrath: Grants shield and bonus auto-attack damage
• E - Riptide: Creates damage-dealing waves that slow enemies
• R - Depth Charge: Launches unstoppable knockup towards target, knocking up enemies in path

Key Mechanics

Q Ability (Hook) Tips:

• Can be buffered before CC hits to escape
• Hitting walls reduces cooldown by 50%
• Excellent for engaging or escaping
• Pairs well with passive root

Skill Order

1. Q (Maximize first for lower cooldown and damage)
2. W (Second priority for tankiness)
3. E (Last priority)
4. R (Take at 6/11/16)

Core Build Path

Starting Items:

• Steel Shoulderguards
• 2 Health Potions

Core Items:

• Locket of the Iron Solari
• Winter's Approach
• Plated Steelcaps

Situational Items:

• Zeke's Convergence
• Knight's Vow
• Thornmail
• Force of Nature

Playstyle Tips

• Look for hook opportunities on priority targets
• Use ultimate on backline carries to disrupt teamfights
• Chain CC by combining passive root with other abilities
• Position aggressively in lane to threaten engage
• Use W shield timing strategically during trades

Strengths

• Reliable engage tool
• Multiple forms of CC
• Tanky build path
• Strong teamfight presence

Weaknesses

• Hook-dependent
• Limited mobility without Q
• Vulnerable to poke
• Mana intensive early game

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