Poppy Support struggles against Nautilus (48.5% win rate) based on 914 games. This matchup can be tricky for Poppy players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Poppy 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 2.7% popularity, Poppy 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 Poppy performance in the current patch. Surprising upset: Despite Poppy's higher tier rating, Nautilus wins 51.5% of encounters. This suggests Nautilus's kit specifically counters Poppy's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Hail of Blades + Sudden Impact combination (60.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trailblazer, Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 48.5% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.91 vs 0.98 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Damage doesn't equal wins: Poppy outputs more damage (515 vs 394/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 Nautilus: leads in both matchup win rate (51.5%) and KDA (2.40 vs 2.30, 33rd vs 36th place). Poppy players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Poppy Support | Versus | Nautilus Support |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | B+ |
| 48.5% | Matchup Winrate | 51.5% |
| 50.89% | Role Winrate | 48.91% |
| #16 | Winrate Rank | #40 |
| 2.7% | Pickrate | 9.4% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 299 | Gold per Minute | 294 |
| 0.91 | Wards per Minute | 0.98 |
| 515 | Damage per Minute | 394 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Poppy versus Nautilus 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.
Except for rare builds, Poppy deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. 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 22nd for Poppy) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.4 versus 2.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Poppy player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Nautilus 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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