Nautilus Support has trouble against Alistar (48.2% win rate) based on 1773 games. This is a tough matchup for Nautilus players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nautilus Support vs Alistar Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Nautilus (9.4% pick rate, 3rd most popular out of 52 Support champions) versus Alistar (4.1%, 16th place). These two support titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Surprising upset: Despite Nautilus's higher tier rating, Alistar wins 51.8% of encounters. This suggests Alistar's kit specifically counters Nautilus's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Aftershock + Shield Bash combination (54.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.2% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Nautilus's superior warding (0.98 wards/min, 6th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Damage doesn't equal wins: Nautilus outputs more damage (394 vs 340/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (2.40) with 48.2% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | B |
| 48.2% | Matchup Winrate | 51.8% |
| 48.91% | Role Winrate | 48.85% |
| #40 | Winrate Rank | #42 |
| 9.4% | Pickrate | 4.1% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 294 | Gold per Minute | 280 |
| 0.98 | Wards per Minute | 0.95 |
| 394 | Damage per Minute | 340 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Nautilus versus Alistar matchup as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Nautilus deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Alistar deals primarily magic damage (72.43%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Nautilus is superior vision control (ranked 6th among supports) (versus 12th for Alistar), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Nautilus player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Alistar player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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