Matchup
Build vs Nautilus
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
87%
7%Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Inspiration
First Strike
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Sorcery
Transcendence
Manaflow Band
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Syndra
NautilusNautilus's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Nautilus' first Attack against a target deals increased physical damage and roots them briefly.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| 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 |
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.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026