SUPPORT · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

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How to Play NautilusSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Nautilus Support build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Staggering BlowPDredge LineQTitan's WrathWRiptideEDepth ChargeR
Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#28of 50 Support champions
Win rate51.7%vs 51.5% role avg
Pick rate11.0%3rd most picked Support
Ban rate14.4%

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Nautilus Support Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (10.9% pick rate, 49.9% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

49.9% WR
ResolvePRIMARY
AftershockKEYSTONE
Shield Bash
Bone Plating
Unflinching
InspirationSECONDARY
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Dredge LineQTitan's WrathWRiptideEMax Q first
Dredge Line14579
Titan's Wrath28101213
Riptide31415
Depth Charge611

Item build

10.9% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariKnight's VowKnight's VowBandlepipesBandlepipes
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionKnight's VowKnight's VowSolstice SleighSolstice SleighThornmailThornmailBandlepipesBandlepipes

Nautilus Support meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Nautilus holds a 51.7% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.17, 0.2 points above the Support role average of 51.5%. That is the 28th highest win rate of 50 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 11.0% pick rate (3rd most played in the role) and a 14.4% ban rate, Nautilus gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Nautilus Support held steady at B tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At B tier, Nautilus works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Nautilus Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Braum (45.1% win rate for Nautilus) and Leona (47.3% win rate for Nautilus): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Karma (54.0%) and Pyke (52.7%) are the matchups to look for, where Nautilus wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Frequently asked questions

Is Nautilus good in Patch 26.17?

Nautilus is B tier Support in Patch 26.17 with a 51.7% win rate, 11.0% pick rate, and 14.4% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Nautilus Support after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Nautilus Support?

The best Nautilus Support build in Patch 26.17 uses Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes with the Aftershock keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Nautilus Support is B tier with 51.7% win rate this patch.

Who counters Nautilus?

Champions that counter Nautilus in Patch 26.17 include Braum (45.1% Nautilus win rate), Leona (47.3% Nautilus win rate), Thresh (48.1% Nautilus win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Nautilus?

To climb with Nautilus Support in Patch 26.17, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Reacting to splitpush, Early vision, and Level up timers. Reacting to splitpush: Split push is oone of the fundamental strategies. Early vision: Early vision is helpful to avoid dying on ganks and to track enemy enemy jungler.