Nautilus Support has trouble against Sona (48.1% win rate) based on 1060 games. This is a tough matchup for Nautilus players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nautilus Support vs Sona Support in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Nautilus dominates the meta (4th most popular, 9.3% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Sona (3.6% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Aftershock + Shield Bash combination (46.1% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Kaenic Rookern, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.1% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Nautilus's superior warding (0.99 wards/min, 8th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Damage doesn't equal wins: Nautilus outputs more damage (358 vs 353/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Sona: leads in both matchup win rate (51.9%) and KDA (3.00 vs 2.40, 8th vs 34th place). Nautilus players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
Nautilus Support | Versus | Sona Support |
---|---|---|
B+ | Tier | S |
48.1% | Matchup Winrate | 51.9% |
49.36% | Role Winrate | 53.15% |
#37 | Winrate Rank | #3 |
9.3% | Pickrate | 3.6% |
2.4 | Average KDA | 3.0 |
284 | Gold per Minute | 290 |
0.99 | Wards per Minute | 0.81 |
358 | Damage per Minute | 353 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Nautilus versus Sona 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, Sona deals primarily magic damage (79.04%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Nautilus is superior vision control (ranked 8th among supports) (versus 45th for Sona), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.0 versus 2.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Nautilus player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Sona 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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