Nautilus Support has an advantage against Xerath (52.4% win rate) based on 1150 games. The matchup leans toward Nautilus.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nautilus Support vs Xerath 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 Xerath (3.2% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Even tiers, uneven results: Both champions sit at B+-tier, but Nautilus claims a meaningful 52.4% vs 47.7% advantage. Nautilus's kit synergizes better in this specific head-to-head matchup. Optimize for consistency: Aftershock paired with Shield Bash (65.7% win rate, 3.2% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Locket of the Iron Solari > Knight's Vow > Abyssal Mask with Plated Steelcaps delivers 70%+ win rate against Xerath.
Total map control: Nautilus dominates both the matchup and vision control (0.99 vs 0.98 wards/min). Your extra 0.01 wards/min create massive macro advantages for your entire team. Quality over quantity: Nautilus wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (358 vs 785/min), the 52.4% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Nautilus wins the matchup (52.4%) despite a lower KDA (2.40 vs 2.60). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | B+ |
| 52.4% | Matchup Winrate | 47.7% |
| 49.36% | Role Winrate | 49.59% |
| #37 | Winrate Rank | #33 |
| 9.3% | Pickrate | 3.2% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.6 |
| 284 | Gold per Minute | 331 |
| 0.99 | Wards per Minute | 0.98 |
| 358 | Damage per Minute | 785 |
The Nautilus versus Xerath matchup as support is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Nautilus deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Xerath deals primarily magic damage (92.49%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Nautilus is superior vision control (ranked 8th among supports) (versus 9th for Xerath), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.6 versus 2.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Nautilus player to maintain constant pressure on Xerath, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
+8 Ability Haste
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
After immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 35 + 80% of…
Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deal…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
+65 Health
