Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
5.5%
Ban Rate
11.5%

Nautilusvs Fiddlesticks

FTankSupport
Patch26.17
Games5,545
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 10, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Nautilus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Fiddlesticks based on 12 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 Fiddlesticks 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.

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Nautilus - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
66.7% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Nautilus matchup - 33.3% win rate
Fiddlesticks
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 12
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.2
CS / min
1.6
348
DMG / min
696
9,063
Gold / game
10,098
112
Heal / min
223
1,548
DMG Mitigated / min
531
2.1
CC / min
2.2
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 33.3%, giving Nautilus a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nautilus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Fiddlesticks players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in durability, where Nautilus leads by 1,017 damage mitigated/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus players can confidently pick into Fiddlesticks and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Fiddlesticks away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Very small sampleBased on 12 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

Fiddlesticks is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 4 out of 4 key stat categories. Fiddlesticks holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Nautilus
1.6Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks edges out Nautilus by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Fiddlesticks.
Damage
348Nautilus
696Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Nautilus by 348 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 Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,063Nautilus
10,098Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks generates a commanding 1,035 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Fiddlesticks 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
2.1Nautilus
2.2Fiddlesticks
Both Nautilus and Fiddlesticks provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Healing
112Nautilus
223Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heals 111 HP/min more than Nautilus, enough to reset trades and stay in lane through pressure. Nautilus should buy an anti-heal item early and look to win trades quickly, before Fiddlesticks can heal them back.
Durability
1,548Nautilus
531Fiddlesticks
Nautilus mitigates 1,017 more damage per minute than Fiddlesticks through shields and resistances. Fiddlesticks should time trades around Nautilus's shields and cooldowns and prioritize penetration or percent-health damage rather than anti-heal.

Best Nautilus Build Against Fiddlesticks

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 2 of 5 Nautilus games against Fiddlesticks carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Nautilus's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus60.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks40.0%
Late Game
Nautilus
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus71.4%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks28.6%

Nautilus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Nautilus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nautilus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Fiddlesticks. 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. Fiddlesticks players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nautilus Runes Against Fiddlesticks

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs FiddlesticksResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs FiddlesticksShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs FiddlesticksConditioning - best Nautilus rune vs FiddlesticksRevitalize - best Nautilus rune vs Fiddlesticks
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs FiddlesticksPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs FiddlesticksTriumph - best Nautilus rune vs Fiddlesticks
66.7% WR

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


Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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.

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Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.

How does Nautilus do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Fiddlesticks with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Fiddlesticks?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Nautilus against Fiddlesticks yet. Use Nautilus's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Fiddlesticks.

What are the best Nautilus runes against Fiddlesticks?

The best Nautilus runes against Fiddlesticks use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nautilus counter Fiddlesticks?

Yes, Nautilus has a favorable matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 66.7% win rate. Nautilus strongly counters Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.

How do I play Nautilus against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Nautilus against Fiddlesticks, 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.