Nautilus Support Build Guide - Top Builds and Counters 15.4

Nautilus Support Build Guide - Top Builds and Counters 15.4

By Marcus Chen

February 25, 2025 at 07:00 PM

Nautilus is a strong support champion known for his powerful crowd control and engage potential. Here's a comprehensive guide for optimal performance:

Core Build Overview:

  • Summoner Spells: Flash + Ignite
  • Primary Runes: Aftershock, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, Unflinching
  • Secondary Runes: Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight
  • Rune Shards: Ability Haste, Health Scaling, Health Scaling

Best Build Path:

  1. Starter: Celestial Opposition
  2. Boots: Plated Steelcaps
  3. Core: Locket of the Iron Solari
  4. Late Game: Knight's Vow, Thornmail, Vigilant Wardstone

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Strong Against:

  • Yuumi (54.4% WR)
  • Mel (53.8% WR)
  • LeBlanc (53.1% WR)
  • Zilean (53.0% WR)

Weak Against:

  • Taric (36.7% WR)
  • Renata Glasc (42.2% WR)
  • Rell (43.3% WR)
  • Tahm Kench (43.8% WR)

Best ADC Synergies:

  • Swain (54.5% WR)
  • Samira (52.2% WR)
  • Yasuo (51.4% WR)
  • Kog'Maw (51.4% WR)

Key Tips:

  • Save Q for when enemies misposition or use their escape abilities
  • Use Q to catch enemies overextending during tower sieges
  • Roam after recalls to impact other lanes
  • Play around your strong CC chain potential
  • Focus on protecting your ADC and engaging priority targets

Alternative Builds: For tankier compositions, consider Solstice Sleigh as your first item (51.0% WR) Against heavy AP teams, prioritize magic resistance items In poke-heavy lanes, start with Bloodsong (53.1% WR)

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