NautilusTFT Build
Bilgewater
Juggernaut
Warden
3 CostBest Nautilus build for TFT Set 16 with 50.2% top 4 rate. Top items: Barknuckles, Evenshroud, and Steadfast Heart. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Nautilus builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (50.23% top four rate, +8.84% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (49.09% top four rate, +7.70% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (48.11% top four rate, +6.72% 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, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Nautilus's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Nautilus, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, 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, Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, 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 +8.8% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Even when itemized, Nautilus only achieves 4.62 average placement.
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 41.4%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Nautilus item build achieves a 50.2% top four rate, representing a +8.8% difference from the base rate. 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Nautilus achieves 46.6% top four rate (+5.2% vs base) with 4.62 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Nautilus achieves a 11.4% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓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 Evenshroud with a 51.04% win rate (+9.65% vs base), 16.74% first place rate, and 5.35% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 12.42% pick rate and 43.05% win rate. The top three Nautilus items are Evenshroud, Steadfast Heart, and Dragon's Claw.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 51.04% | +9.65% | 16.74% | 5.35% | 5,253 | ||
  | B | 49.46% | +8.07% | 15.39% | 3.52% | 3,451 | ||
| B | 46.84% | +5.45% | 14.91% | 7.36% | 7,221 | ||
| 4 | | B | 46.75% | +5.36% | 15.12% | 7.02% | 6,884 | |
| 5 | | B | 45.83% | +4.44% | 15.95% | 2.64% | 2,588 | |
| 6 |  | B | 44.26% | +2.87% | 14.34% | 10.31% | 10,119 | |
| 7 | | B | 43.05% | +1.66% | 13.48% | 12.42% | 12,184 | |
| 8 | | B | 42.83% | +1.44% | 14.73% | 10.48% | 10,287 | |
| 9 | | B | 42.63% | +1.24% | 13.98% | 9.77% | 9,590 | |
| 10 | | B | 40.38% | -1.01% | 16.04% | 4.04% | 3,965 |
Best Nautilus Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Nautilus artifact item is Infinity Force with a 61.54% win rate (+20.15% vs base), 17.83% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dawn with a 0.24% pick rate and 51.07% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 23.50%. The top three Nautilus artifact items are Infinity Force, Silvermere Dawn, and Death's Defiance.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 61.54% | +20.15% | 17.83% | 0.04% | 39 | ||
| A | 58.33% | +16.94% | 21.78% | 0.09% | 84 | ||
| A | 58.33% | +16.94% | 20.80% | 0.01% | 12 | ||
| 4 | A | 53.33% | +11.94% | 22.39% | 0.23% | 225 | |
| 5 | A | 51.07% | +9.68% | 19.59% | 0.24% | 233 | |
| 6 | A | 49.44% | +8.05% | 20.97% | 0.09% | 89 | |
| 7 | A | 46.43% | +5.04% | 23.40% | 0.03% | 28 | |
| 8 | A | 45.12% | +3.73% | 21.87% | 0.22% | 215 | |
| 9 | A | 43.97% | +2.58% | 21.15% | 0.14% | 141 | |
| 10 | A | 42.23% | +0.84% | 19.08% | 0.21% | 206 | |
| 11 | A | 37.50% | -3.89% | 19.93% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 12 | A | 33.33% | -8.06% | 23.50% | 0.04% | 36 | |
| 13 | A | 33.33% | -8.06% | 19.61% | 0.02% | 15 | |
| 14 | A | 32.63% | -8.76% | 17.75% | 0.10% | 95 | |
| 15 | A | 29.17% | -12.22% | 20.22% | 0.02% | 24 | |
| 16 | A | 23.08% | -18.31% | 20.57% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 17 | B | 15.79% | -25.60% | 16.43% | 0.04% | 38 |
Best Nautilus Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Nautilus radiant item is Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap with a 75.00% win rate (+33.61% vs base), 16.32% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.10% pick rate and 43.43% win rate. Radiant Infinity Edge has the highest first place rate at 18.87%. The top three Nautilus radiant items are Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap, Radiant Steadfast Heart, and Radiant Ionic Spark.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 75.00% | +33.61% | 16.32% | 0.01% | 12 | ||
| B | 56.67% | +15.28% | 15.68% | 0.03% | 30 | ||
| B | 52.94% | +11.55% | 16.26% | 0.02% | 17 | ||
| 4 | B | 52.17% | +10.78% | 15.11% | 0.05% | 46 | |
| 5 | B | 48.39% | +7.00% | 13.78% | 0.03% | 31 | |
| 6 | B | 45.28% | +3.89% | 14.33% | 0.05% | 53 | |
| 7 | B | 43.43% | +2.04% | 15.57% | 0.10% | 99 | |
| 8 | B | 41.98% | +0.59% | 13.79% | 0.08% | 81 | |
| 9 | B | 39.62% | -1.77% | 14.57% | 0.05% | 53 | |
| 10 | B | 39.08% | -2.31% | 15.73% | 0.09% | 87 | |
| 11 | B | 38.03% | -3.36% | 16.44% | 0.07% | 71 | |
| 12 | A | 33.33% | -8.06% | 17.94% | 0.01% | 12 | |
| 13 | B | 31.03% | -10.36% | 17.67% | 0.03% | 29 | |
| 14 | B | 30.00% | -11.39% | 16.77% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 15 | B | 0.00% | -41.39% | 18.87% | 0.01% | 11 |
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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 Set 16 is Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Spirit Visage with a 50.23% top four rate, 12.90% first place rate, and 4.45 average placement. This build is picked 0.61% of the time.
What is the best item for Nautilus?
The best item for Nautilus is Barknuckles with a 55.79% win rate. This item is picked 3.99% of the time and has won 2,184 matches across 3,915 games.
Which item is most popular on Nautilus?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Nautilus with a 12.42% pick rate. This item maintains a 43.05% win rate and has been used in 12,184 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Nautilus?
The top 3 items for Nautilus are Barknuckles, Evenshroud, and Steadfast Heart with an average win rate of 52.10%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Nautilus item builds have?
The Nautilus item builds are based on 75,457 total matches. Barknuckles has the most wins with 2,184 victories.
Should I always build Barknuckles on Nautilus?
While Barknuckles has the highest win rate at 55.79%, the best Nautilus build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Barknuckles, Evenshroud, and Steadfast Heart as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Nautilus in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Nautilus in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Nautilus's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Nautilus's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Nautilus in TFT?
When playing Nautilus in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Nautilus's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Nautilus's optimal items.
Should I itemize Nautilus in TFT Set 16?
Nautilus is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Nautilus's best item build achieves a +8.8% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 41.4%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Nautilus a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Nautilus is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Nautilus achieves +8.8% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Nautilus's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Nautilus achieves an average top four rate of 46.6% in TFT Set 16, which is +5.2% compared to the base rate of 41.4%. The best Nautilus item build reaches 50.2% top four rate with a 4.45 average placement.
What is the best Nautilus emblem?
The best Nautilus emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 54.59% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.88% of the time and has been used in 861 matches.
What is the top Nautilus radiant item?
The top Nautilus radiant item is Radiant Red Buff with a 83.33% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Nautilus artifact?
The best Nautilus artifact is Infinity Force with a 61.54% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 39 matches.