Ezrealvs Nautilus
Ezreal vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Nautilus wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ezreal based on 5 games. Nautilus wins the early laning phase while Ezreal scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ezreal vs Nautilus matchup.
Ezreal Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ezreal performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Nautilus(40.0%)Who Wins the Ezreal vs Nautilus Matchup?
Ezreal vs Nautilus Matchup Summary
The Ezreal vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ezreal's 40.0%, giving Nautilus a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nautilus controls the early laning stage, but Ezreal outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nautilus needs to press advantages before Ezreal reaches their power spikes, while Ezreal should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nautilus leads by 2.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ezreal players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nautilus overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Ezreal vs Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown
Ezreal is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ezreal holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ezreal Build Against Nautilus
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Ezreal needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ezreal against Nautilus are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Lich Bane. This combination gives Ezreal an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ezreal vs Nautilus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ezreal0.0%Nautilus100.0%Ezreal66.7%Nautilus33.3%Nautilus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Ezreal. This lopsided early game means Nautilus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Ezreal is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Ezreal, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nautilus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ezreal reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ezreal survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Ezreal Runes Against Nautilus
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Ezreal the best tools to compete against Nautilus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Ezreal matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Ezreal's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.15% | 182 | 6.7 | 961 | 13,046 | 43.6% | 48.1% | |
| 46.34% | 164 | 6.7 | 1,010 | 13,372 | 43.5% | 48.4% | |
| 38.64% | 132 | 6.8 | 1,021 | 13,049 | 43.1% | 35.1% | |
| 50.43% | 117 | 6.6 | 957 | 13,183 | 57.1% | 45.6% | |
| 49.14% | 116 | 7.0 | 1,023 | 13,747 | 49.0% | 49.3% | |
| 43.64% | 110 | 6.4 | 931 | 12,773 | 63.4% | 31.9% | |
| 43.93% | 107 | 7.0 | 993 | 12,743 | 45.8% | 42.4% | |
| 37.66% | 78 | 6.6 | 1,026 | 13,615 | 38.2% | 37.2% | |
| 55.17% | 58 | 6.8 | 909 | 12,315 | 68.0% | 45.5% | |
| 59.18% | 49 | 6.8 | 940 | 12,819 | 73.9% | 46.1% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.5 | 956 | 13,908 | 68.4% | 50.0% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.2 | 910 | 11,959 | 55.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 6.9 | 1,022 | 13,055 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 6.9 | 1,045 | 13,241 | 38.9% | 45.5% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 7.2 | 923 | 13,760 | 58.8% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.5 | 1,028 | 13,042 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.5 | 902 | 12,827 | 37.5% | 58.8% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 7.0 | 978 | 12,441 | 88.2% | 26.7% | |
| 25.81% | 31 | 6.8 | 958 | 13,141 | 17.6% | 35.7% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 7.2 | 993 | 13,977 | 66.7% | 23.5% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 6.8 | 887 | 12,783 | 54.5% | 66.7% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.3 | 1,099 | 12,776 | 66.7% | 31.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.7 | 831 | 12,365 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.5 | 1,013 | 12,545 | 61.5% | 46.1% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 1,067 | 14,575 | 85.7% | 53.9% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 7.2 | 1,054 | 12,580 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.5 | 944 | 11,456 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,030 | 13,025 | 40.0% | 22.2% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.0 | 859 | 12,131 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.0 | 1,162 | 13,653 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.4 | 908 | 12,882 | 20.0% | 45.5% | |
| 18.75% | 16 | 7.1 | 1,152 | 14,452 | 28.6% | 11.1% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 832 | 13,158 | 50.0% | 11.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 7.1 | 1,005 | 11,760 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.0 | 808 | 10,433 | 14.3% | 28.6% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.3 | 990 | 9,744 | 12.5% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 7.1 | 941 | 10,300 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.4 | 1,183 | 13,139 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.6 | 1,075 | 12,178 | 37.5% | 20.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 7.3 | 958 | 14,211 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.1 | 803 | 10,009 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.4 | 954 | 9,949 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 876 | 10,818 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 929 | 10,803 | 66.7% | 14.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 673 | 9,024 | 14.3% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 7.2 | 881 | 11,166 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 843 | 11,446 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.5 | 1,346 | 15,285 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 993 | 11,124 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 6.2 | 671 | 9,750 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.3 | 987 | 10,019 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.1 | 899 | 13,290 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.3 | 793 | 11,750 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.2 | 872 | 9,224 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.7 | 810 | 9,643 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,272 | 13,952 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,044 | 14,371 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,161 | 9,778 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 948 | 13,969 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,031 | 14,426 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 779 | 9,091 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 809 | 10,408 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 882 | 13,026 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 726 | 11,016 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 774 | 10,309 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Ezreal vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ezreal do against Nautilus in League of Legends?
Nautilus wins the Ezreal vs Nautilus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ezreal's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Ezreal do against Nautilus in the early game?
In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Ezreal with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Nautilus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ezreal do against Nautilus in the late game?
In the late game, Ezreal takes over the Ezreal vs Nautilus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ezreal scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ezreal vs Nautilus matchup?
Nautilus wins the matchup against Ezreal with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Ezreal build against Nautilus?
The best Ezreal build against Nautilus includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Ezreal runes against Nautilus?
The best Ezreal runes against Nautilus use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ezreal vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ezreal counter Nautilus?
No, Ezreal struggles against Nautilus with only a 40.0% win rate. Nautilus has the advantage in this matchup. Ezreal players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nautilus's lead.
How do I play Ezreal against Nautilus?
When playing Ezreal against Nautilus, play cautiously and avoid Nautilus's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nautilus in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.