Nautilus Support has trouble against Zilean (47.4% win rate) based on 797 games. This is a tough matchup for Nautilus players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nautilus Support vs Zilean 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.
Nautilus dominates the meta (3rd most popular, 9.4% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Zilean (2.3% 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 (60.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Kaenic Rookern, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 47.4% 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 365/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 Zilean: leads in both matchup win rate (52.6%) and KDA (3.30 vs 2.40, 4th vs 33rd place). Nautilus players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 47.4% | Matchup Winrate | 52.6% |
| 48.91% | Role Winrate | 51.61% |
| #40 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 9.4% | Pickrate | 2.3% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 3.3 |
| 294 | Gold per Minute | 298 |
| 0.98 | Wards per Minute | 0.81 |
| 394 | Damage per Minute | 365 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Nautilus deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Zilean deals primarily magic damage (78.78%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Nautilus is superior vision control (ranked 6th among supports) (versus 42nd for Zilean), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.3 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 Zilean 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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