NautilusTFT Build
Bilgewater
Juggernaut
Warden
3 CostBest Nautilus build for TFT Set 16 with 50.6% top 4 rate. Top items: Barknuckles, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Nautilus builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape (50.57% top four rate, +9.28% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (49.65% top four rate, +8.36% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (47.57% top four rate, +6.28% difference)
Nautilus Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Nautilus in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Nautilus's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Nautilus?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Nautilus, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, Protector's Vow, which are core items for maximizing Nautilus's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Nautilus, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, Ionic Spark, which are core items for maximizing Nautilus's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Nautilus, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Nautilus's effectiveness.
Nautilus Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Nautilus's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Nautilus's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Nautilus in Set 16
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Nautilus Itemization in Set 16
Nautilus's optimal items provide +9.3% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Even when itemized, Nautilus only achieves 4.62 average placement.
Itemized Nautilus achieves 15.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
Nautilus is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Nautilus Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Nautilus itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Nautilus has a base top four rate of 41.3%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Nautilus item build achieves a 50.6% top four rate, representing a +9.3% difference from the base rate. 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Nautilus achieves 46.9% top four rate (+5.6% vs base) with 4.62 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Nautilus achieves a 15.6% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Nautilus a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Nautilus
- When Nautilus fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Nautilus's best items
- When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested
✗When NOT to Itemize Nautilus
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Nautilus's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Nautilus Items in TFT Set 16
The best Nautilus item is Steadfast Heart with a 48.92% win rate (+7.63% vs base), 15.37% first place rate, and 3.64% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 10.65% pick rate and 43.86% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 16.75%. The top three Nautilus items are Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, and Dragon's Claw.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 48.92% | +7.63% | 15.37% | 3.64% | 973 | ||
| B | 47.69% | +6.40% | 14.50% | 7.77% | 2,074 | ||
 | B | 47.30% | +6.01% | 14.74% | 8.06% | 2,152 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 47.25% | +5.96% | 15.14% | 4.90% | 1,308 | |
| 5 |  | A | 47.00% | +5.71% | 16.75% | 2.18% | 583 | |
| 6 |  | B | 44.29% | +3.00% | 15.85% | 3.18% | 849 | |
| 7 | | B | 44.23% | +2.94% | 13.96% | 9.93% | 2,652 | |
| 8 | | B | 43.96% | +2.67% | 15.59% | 2.33% | 621 | |
| 9 | | B | 43.86% | +2.57% | 13.08% | 10.65% | 2,843 | |
| 10 | | B | 43.44% | +2.15% | 13.89% | 9.07% | 2,422 | |
| 11 | | B | 43.09% | +1.80% | 13.57% | 8.79% | 2,346 |
Best Nautilus Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Nautilus artifact item is Zhonya's Paradox with a 80.00% win rate (+38.71% vs base), 19.96% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dusk with a 0.59% pick rate and 48.73% win rate. Seeker's Armguard has the highest first place rate at 20.29%. The top three Nautilus artifact items are Zhonya's Paradox, Lightshield Crest, and Death's Defiance.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00% | +38.71% | 19.96% | 0.04% | 10 | ||
| A | 60.67% | +19.38% | 19.21% | 0.56% | 150 | ||
| A | 54.55% | +13.26% | 17.23% | 0.04% | 11 | ||
| 4 | B | 53.03% | +11.74% | 17.29% | 0.25% | 66 | |
| 5 | A | 52.73% | +11.44% | 17.31% | 0.41% | 110 | |
| 6 | A | 48.73% | +7.44% | 17.07% | 0.59% | 158 | |
| 7 | B | 46.60% | +5.31% | 12.91% | 0.39% | 103 | |
| 8 | A | 45.07% | +3.78% | 18.48% | 0.27% | 71 | |
| 9 | B | 42.76% | +1.47% | 17.10% | 0.54% | 145 | |
| 10 | A | 40.43% | -0.86% | 17.60% | 0.53% | 141 | |
| 11 | A | 39.39% | -1.90% | 17.40% | 0.12% | 33 | |
| 12 | B | 37.50% | -3.79% | 12.44% | 0.06% | 16 | |
| 13 | B | 23.53% | -17.76% | 16.25% | 0.06% | 17 | |
| 14 | A | 22.22% | -19.07% | 20.29% | 0.07% | 18 | |
| 15 | B | 19.51% | -21.78% | 14.55% | 0.15% | 41 |
Best Nautilus Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Nautilus radiant item is Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 51.67% win rate (+10.38% vs base), 16.59% first place rate, and 0.22% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 0.28% pick rate and 37.33% win rate. Radiant Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.36%. The top three Nautilus radiant items are Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate, Radiant Sunfire Cape, and Radiant Protector's Vow.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 51.67% | +10.38% | 16.59% | 0.22% | 60 | ||
| B | 50.82% | +9.53% | 16.76% | 0.23% | 61 | ||
| B | 47.22% | +5.93% | 16.87% | 0.13% | 36 | ||
| 4 | B | 46.67% | +5.38% | 14.91% | 0.17% | 45 | |
| 5 | B | 45.45% | +4.16% | 16.48% | 0.21% | 55 | |
| 6 | B | 42.11% | +0.82% | 15.40% | 0.14% | 38 | |
| 7 | B | 40.00% | -1.29% | 14.62% | 0.06% | 15 | |
| 8 | B | 39.29% | -2.00% | 14.17% | 0.10% | 28 | |
| 9 | B | 38.46% | -2.83% | 15.35% | 0.05% | 13 | |
| 10 | B | 37.33% | -3.96% | 15.83% | 0.28% | 75 | |
| 11 | B | 37.10% | -4.19% | 16.70% | 0.23% | 62 | |
| 12 | B | 36.96% | -4.33% | 16.86% | 0.17% | 46 | |
| 13 | B | 24.00% | -17.29% | 17.36% | 0.09% | 25 |
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Nautilus Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nautilus's best build in Set 16?
The best Nautilus build in TFT Set 16 features Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Sunfire Cape as core items. This build has a 50.57% win rate and is picked 0.49% of the time. First place rate: 19.54%, avg placement: 4.54.
What is the best item for Nautilus?
Barknuckles is the best item for Nautilus with a 55.11% win rate and 3.66% pick rate across 978 matches.
Which item is most popular on Nautilus?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Nautilus with a 10.65% pick rate. It has a 43.86% win rate across 2,843 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Nautilus?
The top 3 items for Nautilus are Barknuckles, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Nautilus's kit.
How many matches do the Nautilus item builds have?
The Nautilus item build data is based on 19,801 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Barknuckles on Nautilus?
Barknuckles is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 55.11% win rate on Nautilus.
What components should I prioritize for Nautilus in TFT Set 16?
Priority components for Nautilus are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Nautilus's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Nautilus in TFT?
On carousel for Nautilus TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Nautilus's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Nautilus in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Nautilus is a strong item holder with a 50.6% win rate when properly itemized. Nautilus should be a priority for your items in Nautilus comps.
Is Nautilus a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Nautilus is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 41.3% to 50.6%. Nautilus scales well with items.
What is Nautilus's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
Nautilus's top 4 rate when itemized is 46.9%. With proper items, Nautilus significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Nautilus emblem?
The best emblem for Nautilus is Disruptor Emblem with a 80.00% win rate. This emblem activates the Disruptor trait on Nautilus, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Nautilus radiant item?
The top radiant item for Nautilus is Radiant Bloodthirster with a 83.33% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Nautilus artifact?
The best artifact for Nautilus is Zhonya's Paradox with a 80.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Nautilus's kit.