Neeko Support has an advantage against Nautilus (52.4% win rate) based on 837 games. The matchup leans toward Neeko.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Neeko Support vs Nautilus 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.
With 3.2% popularity, Neeko constantly encounters meta-dominant Nautilus (9.4%, 3rd place out of 52 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Neeko performance in the current patch. Optimize for consistency: Arcane Comet paired with Manaflow Band (67.1% win rate, 1.6% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Hextech Rocketbelt > Zhonya's Hourglass > Luden's Companion with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 70%+ win rate against Nautilus.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (52.41%), Neeko trails in vision control (0.80 vs 0.98 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Complete superiority: Neeko dominates both win rate (52.4%) and damage output (620 vs 394/min, 2nd among Support). The 226 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Neeko wins the matchup (52.4%) despite a lower KDA (2.20 vs 2.40). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| D | Tier | B+ |
| 52.4% | Matchup Winrate | 47.6% |
| 48.10% | Role Winrate | 48.91% |
| #48 | Winrate Rank | #40 |
| 3.2% | Pickrate | 9.4% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 299 | Gold per Minute | 294 |
| 0.80 | Wards per Minute | 0.98 |
| 620 | Damage per Minute | 394 |
The Neeko versus Nautilus matchup as support is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Neeko deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Nautilus has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Nautilus, ranking 6th (versus 47th for Neeko) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.4 versus 2.2) 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 Neeko player to maintain constant pressure on Nautilus, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Damaging a champion with an ability hurls a comet at their location, or, if Arcane Comet …
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
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Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
