
Nautilusvs Alistar
Nautilus vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Alistar wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Nautilus based on 168 games. Alistar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nautilus vs Alistar matchup.
Nautilus Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nautilus 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.
Who Wins the Nautilus vs Alistar Matchup?

Nautilus vs Alistar Matchup Summary
The Nautilus vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 168 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Nautilus's 45.8%, giving Alistar a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Alistar 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 Alistar leads by 381 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Alistar 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.
Nautilus vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown
Nautilus is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nautilus holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nautilus Build Against Alistar
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Alistar are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Nautilus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Alistar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs Alistar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Alistar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Alistar takes over with a 51.6% win rate, leading Nautilus by 3.3 percentage points. Alistar scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Alistar 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 Nautilus Runes Against Alistar
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Nautilus the best tools to compete against Alistar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Nautilus'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 Nautilus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.55% | 548 | 1.1 | 367 | 8,545 | 48.8% | 52.0% | |
| 51.75% | 487 | 1.1 | 357 | 8,469 | 50.0% | 53.6% | |
| 50.69% | 436 | 1.1 | 359 | 8,976 | 47.9% | 52.8% | |
| 46.39% | 388 | 1.1 | 392 | 8,627 | 44.9% | 47.9% | |
| 50.73% | 343 | 1.1 | 369 | 8,571 | 53.2% | 48.7% | |
| 42.59% | 324 | 1.1 | 379 | 8,941 | 40.3% | 44.6% | |
| 50.93% | 322 | 1.1 | 347 | 9,039 | 50.8% | 51.0% | |
| 46.78% | 233 | 1.1 | 391 | 8,793 | 45.5% | 47.9% | |
| 54.91% | 224 | 1.1 | 345 | 8,535 | 49.0% | 59.4% | |
| 49.54% | 218 | 1.1 | 362 | 8,441 | 51.4% | 47.8% | |
| 46.38% | 207 | 1.1 | 361 | 8,959 | 39.8% | 50.8% | |
| 49.26% | 203 | 1.1 | 382 | 8,307 | 47.4% | 50.9% | |
| 50.77% | 195 | 1.1 | 327 | 8,345 | 53.9% | 48.1% | |
| 42.33% | 189 | 1.1 | 386 | 8,716 | 41.4% | 43.1% | |
| 57.06% | 177 | 1.1 | 344 | 8,738 | 53.2% | 60.2% | |
| 49.71% | 171 | 1.1 | 438 | 8,495 | 47.0% | 52.3% | |
| 45.83% | 168 | 1.1 | 399 | 8,457 | 42.9% | 48.4% | |
| 39.16% | 166 | 1.1 | 408 | 8,408 | 29.6% | 48.2% | |
| 46.91% | 162 | 1.0 | 397 | 8,828 | 45.3% | 48.3% | |
| 51.88% | 160 | 1.1 | 359 | 8,240 | 51.9% | 51.9% | |
| 52.90% | 155 | 1.1 | 319 | 8,392 | 64.9% | 41.0% | |
| 53.47% | 144 | 1.2 | 433 | 9,107 | 48.0% | 59.4% | |
| 45.77% | 142 | 1.1 | 353 | 8,814 | 49.2% | 43.2% | |
| 39.13% | 138 | 1.1 | 328 | 8,310 | 40.3% | 37.7% | |
| 55.12% | 127 | 1.1 | 389 | 9,555 | 46.3% | 61.6% | |
| 56.91% | 123 | 1.1 | 344 | 8,532 | 54.5% | 58.8% | |
| 46.34% | 123 | 1.0 | 360 | 8,573 | 50.0% | 42.4% | |
| 50.85% | 118 | 1.1 | 373 | 8,913 | 67.3% | 39.1% | |
| 61.26% | 111 | 1.2 | 405 | 9,232 | 61.7% | 60.9% | |
| 43.48% | 92 | 1.1 | 390 | 8,769 | 46.8% | 40.0% | |
| 48.89% | 90 | 1.1 | 396 | 9,478 | 48.8% | 49.0% | |
| 49.41% | 85 | 1.2 | 403 | 8,824 | 53.3% | 45.0% | |
| 50.00% | 78 | 1.1 | 402 | 8,812 | 55.6% | 45.2% | |
| 59.42% | 69 | 1.0 | 368 | 8,462 | 64.7% | 54.3% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 1.1 | 404 | 9,095 | 56.0% | 46.1% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 1.8 | 426 | 9,514 | 47.4% | 53.6% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 1.2 | 347 | 8,869 | 54.5% | 36.0% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 1.1 | 419 | 8,819 | 31.6% | 60.0% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 1.2 | 373 | 9,195 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 1.1 | 342 | 8,991 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 1.3 | 455 | 9,922 | 63.6% | 61.1% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 1.0 | 427 | 9,444 | 54.5% | 66.7% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 1.8 | 456 | 9,551 | 60.0% | 56.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 1.1 | 373 | 8,506 | 63.6% | 53.3% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 379 | 8,778 | 58.3% | 53.9% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.1 | 378 | 9,197 | 53.9% | 70.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.0 | 360 | 8,903 | 63.6% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.1 | 472 | 9,598 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.4 | 474 | 9,308 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.2 | 477 | 10,192 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.2 | 474 | 9,943 | 30.0% | 28.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.6 | 482 | 9,547 | 25.0% | 71.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 0.9 | 351 | 7,754 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.9 | 351 | 8,408 | 71.4% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.7 | 438 | 9,253 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.9 | 392 | 8,704 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.0 | 391 | 8,523 | 57.1% | 14.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.9 | 489 | 9,990 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.5 | 468 | 9,107 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.4 | 631 | 11,974 | 20.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 2.0 | 417 | 7,844 | 14.3% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 634 | 11,694 | 20.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 501 | 9,038 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.9 | 434 | 9,495 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.4 | 315 | 7,966 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.1 | 511 | 9,986 | 25.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 436 | 6,930 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 419 | 8,355 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 501 | 10,867 | 66.7% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 421 | 9,454 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 377 | 10,376 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.0 | 521 | 10,575 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 550 | 10,954 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.7 | 375 | 7,955 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.9 | 512 | 9,782 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.6 | 503 | 8,900 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 537 | 11,414 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.5 | 461 | 9,351 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 441 | 7,357 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 511 | 8,698 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 410 | 9,378 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.2 | 479 | 9,537 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 527 | 10,198 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 549 | 10,807 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 486 | 9,619 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 660 | 12,294 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.2 | 676 | 9,304 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 439 | 10,200 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 579 | 13,290 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.9 | 460 | 9,607 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 491 | 9,600 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 858 | 9,983 | 83.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 744 | 13,238 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.6 | 577 | 10,302 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 491 | 10,303 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 492 | 10,785 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 670 | 10,377 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 368 | 9,769 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 630 | 10,857 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 553 | 11,743 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 386 | 8,794 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 450 | 9,801 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 438 | 10,583 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 580 | 9,918 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 535 | 9,347 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 528 | 10,809 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 420 | 8,284 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 677 | 12,428 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 469 | 8,290 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
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Nautilus vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nautilus do against Alistar in League of Legends?
Alistar wins the Nautilus vs Alistar matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Nautilus's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 168 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Nautilus do against Alistar in the early game?
In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Nautilus with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Alistar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nautilus do against Alistar in the late game?
In the late game, Alistar takes over the Nautilus vs Alistar matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to 48.4%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nautilus vs Alistar matchup?
Alistar wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 168 games analyzed.
What is the best Nautilus build against Alistar?
The best Nautilus build against Alistar includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nautilus runes against Alistar?
The best Nautilus runes against Alistar use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.4% win rate in the Nautilus vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nautilus counter Alistar?
No, Nautilus struggles against Alistar with only a 45.8% win rate. Alistar has the advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Alistar's lead.
How do I play Nautilus against Alistar?
When playing Nautilus against Alistar, play cautiously and avoid Alistar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Alistar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
