Nautilus Support Build

Nautilus Champion Guide

Role: Tank

Lane: Support

Nautilus Support performs best with a build featuring Celestial Opposition, Plated Steelcaps, Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, and Thornmail. The most effective rune setup for Nautilus Support includes Aftershock, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, and Unflinching in the primary tree, paired with Biscuit Delivery and Cosmic Insight in the secondary tree.

Nautilus Champion Abilities

Staggering Blow

Nautilus' basic attacks deal an additional 14-116 physical damage and immobilize his target for 0.75 / 1 / 1.25 / 1.5 seconds. The duration increases every 5 levels. This effect cannot trigger on the same target more than once every 6 seconds. P

Dredge Line

Nautilus throws his anchor forward. If he hits an enemy, he'll drag himself to his target and his target to him dealing 85 / 130 / 175 / 220 / 265 (+90% of ability power). If he hits terrain, he'll drag himself to the terrain and, refunding half the cooldown and mana cost. Q

Titan's Wrath

Nautilus surrounds himself with dark energies shielding himself from the next 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 (+8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12% of his maximum health) damage for up to 6 seconds.

While the shield persists, Nautilus' basic attacks apply a damage over time effect to all units around his target. The effect deals 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 (+40% of ability power) magic damage over 2 seconds. W

Riptide

Nautilus creates three exploding waves around himself, each dealing 55 / 90 / 125 / 160 / 195 (+50% of ability power) magic damage to enemies in the area and slows them by 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50% decaying over 1.5 seconds. E

Depth Charge

Nautilus fires a shockwave that chases an enemy champion. This deals 125 / 175 / 225 (+40% of ability power) magic damage to enemies it passes through and 150 / 275 / 400 (+80% of ability power) magic damage to its target, knocking each enemy hit into the air for 1 second before stunning them for 1 / 1.5 / 2 seconds. R

Nautilus Summoner Spells

Flash

Flash is a location-targeted summoner spell that causes your champion to blink to the location in range of your cursor.

Ignite

Ignite is a unit-targeted summoner spell that burns an enemy champion for a few seconds, dealing periodic true damage, applying healing reduction, and revealing the target over the duration.

Nautilus Runes

Nautilus Items

Nautilus Ability Order

Nautilus Matchups Overview

Strong against

Yuumi

Mel

Brand

Lux

Pyke

Xerath

Weak against

Taric

Braum

Rell

Shaco

Swain

Renata Glasc

Nautilus Tips and Tricks

Hold onto your Q until the enemy is out of position or has used their escape ability. Missing your Q can leave you vulnerable to damage and poke. When the enemy is sieging your tower or trying to poke, use your Q to catch them while they are overextended. Picking someone off is a great way to win fights or stop the enemy from securing objectives. While Nautilus may be slow, his strong crowd control makes him a great roamer. Look for roaming opportunities after recalling before returning to the bottom lane.

Nautilus Best Build, Runes, Items

Most Popular

For an effective Nautilus Support build, take Flash and Ignite as your Summoner Spells. Use Aftershock as your keystone, followed by Shield Bash, Bone Plating, and Unflinching in the primary tree, with Biscuit Delivery and Cosmic Insight in the secondary tree. For rune shards, take Ability Haste in offense, Health Scaling in flex, and Health Scaling in defense, depending on the matchup. Start with Celestial Opposition, followed by Plated Steelcaps and Locket of the Iron Solari. Complete the build with Knight's Vow, Thornmail, and Vigilant Wardstone. Stick to the ability max order of Q - W - E.

Optional

Another strong Nautilus Support build involves taking Flash and Ignite as your Summoner Spells. Use Aftershock as your keystone, with Shield Bash, Bone Plating, and Unflinching in the primary tree, and Biscuit Delivery with Cosmic Insight in the secondary tree. For rune shards, take Ability Haste in offense, Health Scaling in flex, and Health Scaling in defense. Start with Solstice Sleigh, followed by Plated Steelcaps and Locket of the Iron Solari. Finish the build with Knight's Vow, Thornmail, and Vigilant Wardstone. Stick to the ability max order of Q - W - E.

Alternative

For a different approach, take Flash and Ignite as your Summoner Spells. Use Aftershock as your keystone, with Shield Bash, Bone Plating, and Unflinching in the primary tree, and Biscuit Delivery with Cosmic Insight in the secondary tree. For rune shards, take Ability Haste, Health Scaling, and Health Scaling. Start with Bloodsong, followed by Plated Steelcaps and Locket of the Iron Solari. Finish the build with Knight's Vow, Thornmail, and Vigilant Wardstone. Stick to the ability max order of Q - W - E.

Off-Meta

For an off-meta playstyle, take Flash and Ignite as your Summoner Spells. Use Glacial Augment, Hextech Flashtraption, Biscuit Delivery, and Cosmic Insight in the primary rune tree, with Bone Plating and Unflinching in the secondary tree. Take Attack Speed, Health Scaling, and Health Scaling as your rune shards. Start with Celestial Opposition, followed by Plated Steelcaps and Locket of the Iron Solari. Finish the build with Knight's Vow, Thornmail, and Vigilant Wardstone. Stick to the ability max order of Q - W - E.

Situational Nautilus Runes and Items

Adapt your build based on the game context, matchup, and enemy team composition. Consider your team's needs and the current state of the game when choosing your runes and items. If facing high magic damage, take Magic Resist in your rune shards, or opt for Armor when dealing with heavy physical damage opponents.