
Nautilus Support Build Guide - Top Builds and Counters 15.4
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:
- Starter: Celestial Opposition
- Boots: Plated Steelcaps
- Core: Locket of the Iron Solari
- 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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