Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
5.3%

Nautilusvs Ekko

DTankSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nautilus wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Ekko based on 9 games. Nautilus 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 Ekko matchup.

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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.

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Nautilus - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
55.6% WR
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Ekko vs Nautilus matchup - 44.4% win rate
Ekko
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Ekko Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
1.6
CS / min
2.1
503
DMG / min
499
8,900
Gold / game
9,352
171
Heal / min
302
1,342
DMG Mitigated / min
695
2.6
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nautilus vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Ekko's 44.4%, giving Nautilus a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Nautilus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ekko players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nautilus leads by 1.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nautilus vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Nautilus wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

Nautilus is favored during the laning phase against Ekko, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nautilus holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.6Nautilus
2.1Ekko
Ekko edges out Nautilus by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ekko.
Damage
503Nautilus
499Ekko
Damage output is virtually even between Nautilus and Ekko, with only 4 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
8,900Nautilus
9,352Ekko
Ekko earns 453 more gold per game than Nautilus, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ekko slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.6Nautilus
0.9Ekko
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Ekko, with 1.8 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. Ekko should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,513Nautilus
996Ekko
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 517 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nautilus Build Against Ekko

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Ekko are Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis and Kaenic Rookern. This combination gives Nautilus 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 Nautilus vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus50.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Late Game
Nautilus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus100.0%
Ekko late game win rateEkko0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nautilus and Ekko, with Nautilus holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Nautilus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Nautilus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Nautilus Runes Against Ekko

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs EkkoResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Nautilus rune vs EkkoShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs EkkoBone Plating - best Nautilus rune vs EkkoRevitalize - best Nautilus rune vs Ekko
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs EkkoLast Stand - best Nautilus rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

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


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.

Nautilus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.55%5481.13678,54548.8%52.0%
51.75%4871.13578,46950.0%53.6%
50.69%4361.13598,97647.9%52.8%
46.39%3881.13928,62744.9%47.9%
50.73%3431.13698,57153.2%48.7%
42.59%3241.13798,94140.3%44.6%
50.93%3221.13479,03950.8%51.0%
46.78%2331.13918,79345.5%47.9%
54.91%2241.13458,53549.0%59.4%
49.54%2181.13628,44151.4%47.8%
46.38%2071.13618,95939.8%50.8%
49.26%2031.13828,30747.4%50.9%
50.77%1951.13278,34553.9%48.1%
42.33%1891.13868,71641.4%43.1%
57.06%1771.13448,73853.2%60.2%
49.71%1711.14388,49547.0%52.3%
45.83%1681.13998,45742.9%48.4%
39.16%1661.14088,40829.6%48.2%
46.91%1621.03978,82845.3%48.3%
51.88%1601.13598,24051.9%51.9%
52.90%1551.13198,39264.9%41.0%
53.47%1441.24339,10748.0%59.4%
45.77%1421.13538,81449.2%43.2%
39.13%1381.13288,31040.3%37.7%
55.12%1271.13899,55546.3%61.6%
56.91%1231.13448,53254.5%58.8%
46.34%1231.03608,57350.0%42.4%
50.85%1181.13738,91367.3%39.1%
61.26%1111.24059,23261.7%60.9%
43.48%921.13908,76946.8%40.0%
48.89%901.13969,47848.8%49.0%
49.41%851.24038,82453.3%45.0%
50.00%781.14028,81255.6%45.2%
59.42%691.03688,46264.7%54.3%
50.98%511.14049,09556.0%46.1%
51.06%471.84269,51447.4%53.6%
44.68%471.23478,86954.5%36.0%
47.73%441.14198,81931.6%60.0%
62.86%351.23739,19557.1%66.7%
48.39%311.13428,99146.1%50.0%
62.07%291.34559,92263.6%61.1%
61.54%261.04279,44454.5%66.7%
57.69%261.84569,55160.0%56.3%
57.69%261.13738,50663.6%53.3%
56.00%250.93798,77858.3%53.9%
60.87%231.13789,19753.9%70.0%
59.09%221.03608,90363.6%54.5%
50.00%182.14729,59833.3%58.3%
47.06%171.44749,30855.6%37.5%
41.18%171.247710,19250.0%38.5%
29.41%171.24749,94330.0%28.6%
46.67%151.64829,54725.0%71.4%
46.67%150.93517,75440.0%60.0%
66.67%150.93518,40871.4%62.5%
60.00%151.74389,25363.6%50.0%
50.00%140.93928,70433.3%62.5%
35.71%141.03918,52357.1%14.3%
38.46%131.94899,99050.0%33.3%
61.54%132.54689,10757.1%66.7%
50.00%121.463111,97420.0%71.4%
33.33%122.04177,84414.3%60.0%
33.33%121.263411,69420.0%42.9%
50.00%120.95019,03840.0%57.1%
63.64%110.94349,49566.7%60.0%
45.45%111.43157,96633.3%60.0%
54.55%113.15119,98625.0%71.4%
50.00%102.44366,93066.7%25.0%
40.00%100.94198,35528.6%66.7%
30.00%101.750110,86766.7%14.3%
50.00%101.24219,45433.3%57.1%
60.00%101.137710,376100.0%42.9%
77.78%91.052110,57575.0%80.0%
33.33%91.155010,9540.0%42.9%
66.67%90.73757,95580.0%50.0%
44.44%91.95129,78275.0%20.0%
55.56%91.65038,90050.0%100.0%
44.44%91.353711,4140.0%66.7%
55.56%91.54619,35150.0%60.0%
55.56%91.44417,35750.0%66.7%
50.00%81.05118,69842.9%100.0%
62.50%81.14109,378100.0%57.1%
50.00%82.24799,53725.0%75.0%
75.00%81.152710,19875.0%75.0%
75.00%80.954910,80775.0%75.0%
50.00%82.04869,61933.3%60.0%
57.14%70.866012,29450.0%60.0%
28.57%73.26769,3040.0%100.0%
28.57%71.243910,20050.0%20.0%
42.86%71.457913,2900.0%50.0%
28.57%71.94609,60750.0%20.0%
33.33%61.54919,6000.0%50.0%
83.33%65.78589,98383.3%0.0%
66.67%61.574413,2380.0%80.0%
50.00%63.657710,30275.0%0.0%
33.33%60.949110,303100.0%0.0%
50.00%60.949210,78550.0%50.0%
40.00%52.167010,3770.0%66.7%
40.00%51.13689,76966.7%0.0%
20.00%54.563010,8570.0%25.0%
0.00%52.455311,7430.0%0.0%
80.00%50.93868,79450.0%100.0%
40.00%51.14509,801100.0%25.0%
40.00%50.743810,58333.3%50.0%
40.00%52.75809,918100.0%25.0%
60.00%53.85359,34750.0%100.0%
20.00%53.652810,8090.0%33.3%
40.00%51.84208,28433.3%50.0%
60.00%53.667712,4280.0%100.0%
40.00%52.74698,29025.0%100.0%

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Nautilus vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Ekko matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Ekko's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nautilus do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Ekko with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Nautilus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nautilus do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Nautilus vs Ekko matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Ekko matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against Ekko with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Ekko?

The best Nautilus build against Ekko includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Kaenic Rookern with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nautilus runes against Ekko?

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

Does Nautilus counter Ekko?

Yes, Nautilus has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 55.6% win rate. Nautilus strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nautilus against Ekko?

When playing Nautilus against Ekko, 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.