Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Hweivs Nautilus

FMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Hwei wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Nautilus based on 7 games. Hwei holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Nautilus matchup.

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Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei 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.

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Hwei - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
71.4% WR
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Nautilus vs Hwei matchup - 28.6% win rate
Nautilus
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Nautilus Matchup?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Nautilus matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
1.9
CS / min
1.3
720
DMG / min
436
10,043
Gold / game
9,024
102
Heal / min
135
375
DMG Mitigated / min
1,949
1.2
CC / min
2.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Hwei vs Nautilus Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nautilus's 28.6%, giving Hwei a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Hwei dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nautilus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nautilus leads by 1,607 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei players can confidently pick into Nautilus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nautilus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hwei vs Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

Hwei is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hwei holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.9Hwei
1.3Nautilus
Hwei edges out Nautilus by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hwei.
Damage
720Hwei
436Nautilus
Hwei heavily out-damages Nautilus by 284 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nautilus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,043Hwei
9,024Nautilus
Hwei generates a commanding 1,019 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Hwei consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nautilus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Hwei
2.1Nautilus
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Hwei, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nautilus far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Hwei should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
477Hwei
2,084Nautilus
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 1,607 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hwei Build Against Nautilus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Nautilus are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Hwei 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 Hwei vs Nautilus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei100.0%
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus0.0%
Late Game
Hwei
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei60.0%
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus40.0%

Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hwei holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nautilus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Hwei Runes Against Nautilus

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs NautilusSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Hwei rune vs NautilusManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs NautilusTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs NautilusScorch - best Hwei rune vs Nautilus
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs NautilusPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs NautilusPresence of Mind - best Hwei rune vs Nautilus
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hwei to press their advantage against Nautilus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Hwei'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 Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
36.36%446.41,0289,80433.3%38.5%
43.90%416.288110,43443.8%44.0%
58.97%395.592212,75158.3%59.3%
43.24%376.41,02710,93546.7%40.9%
45.45%336.285910,20435.7%52.6%
45.16%315.91,05112,23450.0%43.5%
41.94%316.085011,37336.4%45.0%
37.93%296.61,05613,1480.0%45.8%
41.38%296.597013,09962.5%33.3%
44.44%276.11,13413,49857.1%40.0%
36.00%255.988711,69922.2%43.8%
52.00%256.494111,26645.5%57.1%
54.17%246.21,00811,39550.0%57.1%
45.83%246.595211,66650.0%43.8%
50.00%226.71,03910,55666.7%38.5%
47.62%215.378711,06037.5%53.9%
57.89%196.08369,90350.0%66.7%
27.78%186.81,08212,959100.0%18.8%
61.11%186.28339,00560.0%62.5%
52.94%176.597811,27162.5%44.4%
35.29%176.195210,80916.7%45.5%
25.00%163.18478,15822.2%28.6%
37.50%166.388412,12566.7%20.0%
56.25%166.89219,81080.0%16.7%
53.33%156.61,10714,43640.0%60.0%
53.33%156.292911,15514.3%87.5%
50.00%147.11,26912,13450.0%50.0%
42.86%146.482611,98350.0%41.7%
57.14%147.01,08111,28857.1%57.1%
61.54%135.91,08912,21766.7%60.0%
61.54%136.61,13911,61575.0%55.6%
33.33%126.391411,98225.0%37.5%
58.33%126.791412,33840.0%71.4%
72.73%116.08589,94483.3%60.0%
63.64%114.51,05314,068100.0%60.0%
36.36%116.49689,38340.0%33.3%
50.00%103.81,02213,9110.0%55.6%
50.00%106.689612,90950.0%50.0%
60.00%106.494510,72550.0%75.0%
20.00%105.780411,22966.7%0.0%
40.00%103.47488,70450.0%33.3%
40.00%106.49247,91428.6%66.7%
44.44%96.498316,42450.0%42.9%
66.67%95.21,03111,654100.0%50.0%
66.67%94.51,10714,450100.0%62.5%
75.00%87.11,09812,835100.0%66.7%
75.00%86.285310,330100.0%60.0%
50.00%87.597612,60350.0%50.0%
25.00%82.87118,93333.3%20.0%
50.00%85.81,03313,9240.0%80.0%
100.00%86.21,10515,8830.0%100.0%
62.50%86.297911,01066.7%60.0%
62.50%87.31,0719,74750.0%75.0%
62.50%86.81,00811,4950.0%71.4%
75.00%86.31,11112,963100.0%71.4%
71.43%71.972010,043100.0%60.0%
42.86%75.268810,24250.0%40.0%
57.14%71.893811,80950.0%60.0%
57.14%76.083910,83666.7%50.0%
50.00%67.289410,38366.7%33.3%
50.00%61.996612,8170.0%60.0%
50.00%66.996310,99666.7%33.3%
16.67%65.21,02010,90050.0%0.0%
33.33%66.61,10512,98650.0%25.0%
40.00%52.278610,30133.3%50.0%
100.00%57.51,09312,654100.0%100.0%
40.00%57.583410,40050.0%0.0%
40.00%55.71,29314,4820.0%50.0%
0.00%54.26256,2040.0%0.0%
60.00%56.29259,59366.7%50.0%
60.00%56.41,22115,183100.0%50.0%

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Hwei vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Nautilus in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Nautilus matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nautilus's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hwei do against Nautilus in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Nautilus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Nautilus in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Hwei vs Nautilus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Nautilus matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Nautilus?

The best Hwei build against Nautilus includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Seraph's Embrace with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Nautilus?

The best Hwei runes against Nautilus use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hwei vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Nautilus?

Yes, Hwei has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 71.4% win rate. Hwei strongly counters Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Hwei against Nautilus?

When playing Hwei against Nautilus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.