Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
4.7%

NautilusArena Stats

DTankSupport
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Patch 26.5 Nautilus arena mode stats show Nautilus with a 12.0% win rate and a 4.64 average placement in arena mode. Discover Nautilus's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.

Nautilus Arena Performance

C
12.0%Win Rate (1st)
23.6%Top 2 Rate
4.6Avg Placement
0.9%Pick Rate

Combat Stats

5.0Kills
6.0Deaths
7.6Assists
Nautilus is a C tier champion in League of Legends Arena with a 12.0% win rate (1st place) and a 23.6% top 2 rate. Nautilus averages 4.6 placement across all matches. Best duo partners include Singed, Varus, Fiddlesticks.

Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Nautilus in League of Legends Patch 16.5. The strongest augment choices include Courage of the Colossus, Tank Engine, Heavy Hitter, which provide significant advantages in 2v2v2v2 combat. Nautilus has 1 S-tier augment that dramatically improve placement rates. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Courage of the Colossus. For Gold augments, Tank Engine synergizes well with Nautilus's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Nautilus Arena games.

S
Apex Inventor - Gold S-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
5.1%Pick Rate
Apex Inventor

Gain 300 Item Haste (equivalent to 75% Item CDR).Item Haste reduces the cooldown %i:cooldown% of all Item Abilities.

A
Tank Engine - Gold A-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
11.3%Pick Rate
Tank Engine

Gain 15% increase in size and 5% bonus Health per takedown.

A
Tormentor - Silver A-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
9.1%Pick Rate
Tormentor

Immobilizing or Grounding enemy champions applies a Burn that deals damage over time, stacking infinitely.

B
Transmute: Prismatic - Gold B-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
6.7%Pick Rate
Transmute: Prismatic

Gain a random Prismatic Augment.

B
Celestial Body - Gold B-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
5.9%Pick Rate
Celestial Body

Gain 1250 Health, but you deal 10% less damage.

B
Frost Wraith - Silver B-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
5.2%Pick Rate
Frost Wraith

Autocast Root nearby enemies for 1.3 seconds every 6.5 seconds.

B
Willing Sacrifice - Gold B-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
5.0%Pick Rate
Willing Sacrifice

When your ally drops below 30% Health, trade some of your health for a Shield on your ally.

B
Rabble Rousing - Gold B-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
4.9%Pick Rate
Rabble Rousing

Using an Ability restores ? Health.

C
Goliath - Prismatic C-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
8.7%Pick Rate
Goliath

Become large, gaining 35% Health and 15% Adaptive Force.

C
Desecrator - Silver C-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
8.5%Pick Rate
Desecrator

Immobilizing enemy champions grants you permanent Cursed Power. Gain Armor and Magic Resistance based on your Cursed Power.The max Cursed Power you can gain per round scales with total Curse sources between you and your ally.

C
Quest: Steel Your Heart - Gold C-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
8.4%Pick Rate
Quest: Steel Your Heart

Requirement: Possess Heartsteel with 400+ stacks.Reward: Multiply your Heartsteel stacks by 3. Increase your Health Regeneration by 13% of your Heartsteel stacks.

C
Guilty Pleasure - Silver C-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
8.4%Pick Rate
Guilty Pleasure

Immobilizing or Grounding enemy champions heals you.

C
Center of the Universe - Prismatic C-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
4.8%Pick Rate
Center of the Universe

Stars orbit you at your Attack Range, dealing magic damage to enemies they pass through.

D
Courage of the Colossus - Prismatic D-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
14.0%Pick Rate
Courage of the Colossus

Gain ? Shield after Immobilizing or Grounding an enemy champion.

D
Heavy Hitter - Silver D-tier augment for Nautilus in Arena
9.6%Pick Rate
Heavy Hitter

Your Attacks deal additional physical damage equal to 4% of your max Health.

Find the best 2v2 partner champions to pair with Nautilus in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Ryze, achieving a 33.3% win rate and 3.7 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Hecarim and Morgana, both offering improved placement rates compared to Nautilus's solo average of 4.6. 8 champions boost Nautilus's win rate above their baseline 12.0%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.

Partner
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Place Diff
Matches
Ryze - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 33.3% win rateRyzeS33.3%+21.3%46.7%60.0%3.7+1.030
Hecarim - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 17.6% win rateHecarimC17.6%+5.7%29.4%70.6%3.7+0.934
Morgana - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 6.7% win rateMorganaD6.7%-5.3%26.7%66.7%3.8+0.830
Caitlyn - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 7.1% win rateCaitlynD7.1%-4.9%28.6%64.3%4.0+0.628
Yasuo - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 20.0% win rateYasuoB20.0%+8.0%31.4%60.0%4.3+0.370
Vayne - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 25.0% win rateVayneA25.0%+13.0%30.0%55.0%4.4+0.240
Kai'Sa - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 23.5% win rateKai'SaA23.5%+11.5%29.4%52.9%4.4+0.234
Senna - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 20.0% win rateSennaB20.0%+8.0%33.3%33.3%4.5+0.230
Trundle - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 7.1% win rateTrundleD7.1%-4.9%21.4%57.1%4.6+0.128
Brand - Arena duo partner for Nautilus with 0.0% win rateBrandF0.0%-12.0%13.6%40.9%4.6+0.044

Optimize your Nautilus Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.5. The top-performing build features Cruelty, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel as core items, achieving a 14.3% win rate and 4.4 average placement. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 7.5% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Nautilus's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Matches
1
Cruelty - Core item 1 for Nautilus Arena buildJak'Sho, The Protean - Core item 2 for Nautilus Arena buildHeartsteel - Core item 3 for Nautilus Arena build
Thornmail - Situational item option for Nautilus Arena buildSunfire Aegis - Situational item option for Nautilus Arena build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Nautilus Arena build
B14.3%+2.3%28.6%42.9%4.47
2
Black Hole Gauntlet - Core item 1 for Nautilus Arena buildJak'Sho, The Protean - Core item 2 for Nautilus Arena buildHeartsteel - Core item 3 for Nautilus Arena build
Thornmail - Situational item option for Nautilus Arena buildSunfire Aegis - Situational item option for Nautilus Arena build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Nautilus Arena build
C8.3%-3.7%8.3%33.3%5.012
3
Black Hole Gauntlet - Core item 1 for Nautilus Arena buildHeartsteel - Core item 2 for Nautilus Arena buildThornmail - Core item 3 for Nautilus Arena build
Unending Despair - Situational item option for Nautilus Arena buildBandlepipes - Situational item option for Nautilus Arena build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Nautilus Arena build
D0.0%-12.0%0.0%28.6%5.37
4
Gargoyle Stoneplate - Core item 1 for Nautilus Arena buildJak'Sho, The Protean - Core item 2 for Nautilus Arena buildHeartsteel - Core item 3 for Nautilus Arena build
Thornmail - Situational item option for Nautilus Arena buildSunfire Aegis - Situational item option for Nautilus Arena build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Nautilus Arena build
S20.0%+8.0%20.0%20.0%5.65
5
Cruelty - Core item 1 for Nautilus Arena buildHeartsteel - Core item 2 for Nautilus Arena buildThornmail - Core item 3 for Nautilus Arena build
Sunfire Aegis - Situational item option for Nautilus Arena build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Nautilus Arena build
C0.0%-12.0%0.0%0.0%6.26

Is Nautilus Good in Arena Mode?

Nautilus is currently rated as an C-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.5, making them a situational pick in the 2v2v2v2 format. With a 12.0% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 47.2% top 4 rate, Nautilus faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.

Nautilus Arena Performance Analysis

In Arena's unique 2v2v2v2 format, Nautilus averages a 4.6 placement across 1,368 analyzed matches. This frontline tank playstyle enables absorbing substantial damage for the team. Nautilus maintains strong survivability with excellent KDA ratios, placing in the top 9.299999999999997% of champions.

The 23.6% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and duo synergies to maximize placement consistency.

Best Champions to Pair with Nautilus

Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Nautilus synergizes exceptionally well with Ryze, achieving a combined 33.3% win rate and 3.7 average placement. This pairing improves Nautilus's baseline performance by +21.3%.

Other strong duo partners include Hecarim (17.6% win rate) and Morgana (6.7% win rate). Nautilus has excellent duo flexibility with 8+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.

Nautilus Augment Priority Guide

Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Nautilus, the highest-performing augment is Courage of the Colossus, which players select in 14.0% of games.

When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Courage of the Colossus for maximum impact. Gold augments like Tank Engine provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.

Optimal Nautilus Arena Build Path

The highest win rate build for Nautilus in Arena features Cruelty, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel as core items, achieving a 14.3% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice, providing tenacity and magic resist for Arena fights.

Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.

Tips for Playing Nautilus in Arena

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Duo Synergy

Coordinate with your partner to cover Nautilus's weaknesses. Pair with a damage dealer for balanced team composition.

Augment Adaptation

Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Nautilus's 47.2% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.

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Combat Strategy

Use Nautilus's durability to absorb damage and protect your partner. Control space and peel for your duo.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Nautilus in Arena?

Nautilus is a average choice in Arena that can perform well with the right partner and augment combinations. While not top-tier, dedicated Nautilus players can achieve consistent placements by following optimal builds and duo strategies. The 47.2% top 4 rate shows potential for solid finishes.

This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.5. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Nautilus's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 1,368 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.

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Nautilus Arena FAQ - Patch 16.5

Is Nautilus good in Arena mode?

Nautilus is currently a C-tier champion in Arena mode with a 12.0% win rate and 47.2% top 4 rate. Nautilus is a viable pick that can perform well with the right partner and augments.

What is the best duo partner for Nautilus in Arena?

The best duo partner for Nautilus in Arena is Ryze, achieving a 33.3% win rate and 3.7 average placement together. Other strong partners include Hecarim and Morgana.

What are the best augments for Nautilus in Arena?

The highest-performing augment for Nautilus is Courage of the Colossus with a 14.0% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Nautilus's kit.

What is the best build for Nautilus in Arena?

The highest win rate build for Nautilus in Arena includes Cruelty, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel as core items, achieving a 14.3% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.

What is Nautilus's win rate in Arena?

Nautilus has a 12.0% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.5. The top 2 rate is 23.6% and top 4 rate is 47.2%, with an average placement of 4.6 across 1,368 analyzed matches.

What tier is Nautilus in Arena?

Nautilus is rated as C-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.5. C-tier champions are average performers that require optimal builds and partners. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.

How do I play Nautilus in Arena?

To play Nautilus effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Ryze for best results. 2) Prioritize Courage of the Colossus when offered. 3) Build Cruelty early for power spikes. 4) Absorb damage and protect your partner while controlling space.

What are Nautilus's best and worst matchups in Arena?

Nautilus's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Ryze improves win rate to 33.3%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Nautilus's tanky playstyle and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.