Nautilus
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Other options
Resolve
Aftershock
Shield Bash
Bone Plating
Unflinching
Inspiration
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Nautilus' first Attack against a target deals increased physical damage and roots them briefly.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14s | 12s | 7s | – |
| 6 | 12s | 12s | 7s | 2m |
| 9 | 10s | 12s | 7s | 2m |
| 11 | 10s | 12s | 7s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 10s | 12s | 6s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 10s | 12s | 5s | 1m20 |
Your passive (Staggering Blow) roots the first auto on each target — switch targets to root multiple enemies in teamfights.
Q (Dredge Line) hooks an enemy toward you — aim for carries to bring them into your team's range.
R (Depth Charge) targets an enemy and knocks up everyone in its path — cast it on the backline carry to knock up the frontline too.
Nautilus has the most CC in the game: passive root, Q hook, E slow, R knockup. Chain them for continuous CC.
Playing as Nautilus
Tips to maximize your impact
Your passive (Staggering Blow) roots the first auto on each target — switch targets to root multiple enemies in teamfights.
Q (Dredge Line) hooks an enemy toward you — aim for carries to bring them into your team's range.
R (Depth Charge) targets an enemy and knocks up everyone in its path — cast it on the backline carry to knock up the frontline too.
Nautilus has the most CC in the game: passive root, Q hook, E slow, R knockup. Chain them for continuous CC.
Playing against Nautilus
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
His Q hook can hit terrain (he pulls himself to the wall): minions do NOT block it, unlike Blitz/Thresh.
Respect his level 2: Q + passive root is one of the best support engages at level 2.
His R is point-and-click: you can't dodge it, but you can Zhonya's or position so it doesn't knock up your allies along the way.
Nautilus is slow without his Q — kite him after he uses his hook.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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