SUPPORT · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

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How to Play NautilusSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.13

The recommended Nautilus Support build for LoL Patch 26.13, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

Staggering BlowPDredge LineQTitan's WrathWRiptideEDepth ChargeR

In Patch 26.13, Nautilus is A tier Support with 50.4% win rate over merged Emerald+ data. Best build: Aftershock + Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes. Hardest matchup: Braum (46.4% win rate for Nautilus). Key patterns to practice: Reacting to splitpush, Early vision, and Level up timers.

Patch 26.13 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeA#17of 36 Support champions
Win rate50.4%vs 49.9% role avg
Pick rate10.6%3rd most picked Support
Ban rate13.7%

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Nautilus Support Build (Patch 26.13)

Highest win rate build path (10.6% pick rate, 50.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.5% WR
ResolvePRIMARY
AftershockKEYSTONE
Shield Bash
Bone Plating
Unflinching
InspirationSECONDARY
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Aftershock · Shield Bash · Bone Plating · Unflinching + Biscuit Delivery · Cosmic Insight

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

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

Item build

10.6% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariBandlepipesBandlepipesKnight's VowKnight's Vow
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionKnight's VowKnight's VowSolstice SleighSolstice SleighBandlepipesBandlepipesThornmailThornmail

Nautilus Support meta analysis (Patch 26.13)

Nautilus holds a 50.4% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.13, 0.4 points above the Support role average of 49.9%. That is the 17th highest win rate of 36 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 10.6% pick rate (3rd most played in the role) and a 13.7% ban rate, Nautilus gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Nautilus Support held steady at A tier through Patch 26.13, 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 A tier, Nautilus is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Nautilus Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Braum (46.4% win rate for Nautilus) and Seraphine (46.7% win rate for Nautilus): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Karma (53.3%) and Pyke (53.3%) are the matchups to look for, where Nautilus wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

How to play Nautilus Support

  • Pick Nautilus Support in patch 26.13 as a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge.

Nautilus Support guide

Nautilus support is a hook-first engage tank: land Dredge Line (Q) on an enemy to pull them into range, follow with a Staggering Blow (passive) auto that roots them, and finish with Depth Charge (R) chasing them down for a knock-up and stun once it lands. Riptide (E) clears minions and hits everyone standing near him with three slowing explosions.

The build

Rune page: Aftershock, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, and Unflinching (Resolve), with Biscuit Delivery and Cosmic Insight (Inspiration). Summoners: Flash and Ignite. Skill order opens and maxes Dredge Line (Q) first, with Titan's Wrath (W) second. Starter: two Health Potions, into Plated Steelcaps. Core build: Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes, Knight's Vow, with Celestial Opposition, Solstice Sleigh, and Thornmail as later options.

Ability mechanics

Dredge Line (Q) pulls Nautilus toward terrain it hits instead of an enemy, so it doubles as an engage tool and a gap-closer depending on the target. Titan's Wrath (W) shields him and then adds damage over time to his attacks against the target and everyone standing near it while the shield lasts. Depth Charge (R) keeps chasing its target until it lands, knocking up and stunning whoever it finally reaches.

Matchups

Hardest matchups by win rate: Braum, Seraphine, Leona, Thresh, Senna. Best matchups: Karma, Pyke, Lulu.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.13:

View Nautilus counters · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Nautilus good in Patch 26.13?

Nautilus is A tier Support in Patch 26.13 with a 50.4% win rate, 10.6% pick rate, and 13.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Nautilus Support after Patch 26.13 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 26.13 uses Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes, Knight's Vow with the Aftershock keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Nautilus Support is A tier with 50.4% win rate this patch.

Who counters Nautilus?

Champions that counter Nautilus in Patch 26.13 include Braum (46.4% Nautilus win rate), Seraphine (46.7% Nautilus win rate), Leona (47.0% 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 26.13, 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.