Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Nautilusvs Fiddlesticks

CTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Fiddlesticks wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Nautilus based on 7 games. Nautilus wins the early laning phase while Fiddlesticks scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks 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 - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
28.6% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Nautilus matchup - 71.4% win rate
Fiddlesticks
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
1.2
CS / min
1.5
425
DMG / min
686
10,693
Gold / game
11,202
130
Heal / min
262
1,728
DMG Mitigated / min
546
2.2
CC / min
2.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
28.6%
Late Game WR
71.4%

Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nautilus's 28.6%, giving Fiddlesticks a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nautilus controls the early laning stage, but Fiddlesticks outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nautilus needs to press advantages before Fiddlesticks reaches their power spikes, while Fiddlesticks should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nautilus leads by 1,050 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Fiddlesticks holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Nautilus
1.5Fiddlesticks
Nautilus and Fiddlesticks farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
425Nautilus
686Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Nautilus by 261 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
10,693Nautilus
11,202Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks earns 510 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 Fiddlesticks slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.2Nautilus
2.2Fiddlesticks
Both Nautilus and Fiddlesticks provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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.
Sustain
1,858Nautilus
808Fiddlesticks
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 1,050 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nautilus Build Against Fiddlesticks

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Fiddlesticks are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail 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 Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus0.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks0.0%
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus28.6%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks71.4%

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

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nautilus has the edge early, but Fiddlesticks gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

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
50.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Nautilus the best tools to compete against Fiddlesticks in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.30%1741.23698,62352.0%52.6%
51.97%1271.23498,15348.1%54.7%
54.37%1031.13498,74859.1%50.9%
55.00%1001.13708,37845.5%62.5%
44.44%991.13458,44058.3%31.4%
41.94%931.13788,29430.8%50.0%
51.76%851.13848,60145.7%56.0%
52.56%781.24068,47451.5%53.3%
62.32%691.13618,25959.5%65.6%
47.62%631.13488,48046.1%48.6%
43.64%551.13748,56143.5%43.8%
49.02%511.24329,21345.0%51.6%
52.94%511.13789,10757.1%50.0%
51.06%471.13637,12658.3%43.5%
62.22%451.03157,89759.3%66.7%
47.73%441.13528,57350.0%46.7%
47.73%441.14588,79262.5%39.3%
44.19%431.13567,99638.1%50.0%
53.49%431.03758,16045.5%61.9%
35.71%421.14208,91723.5%44.0%
42.50%401.13898,91442.1%42.9%
48.72%391.13997,97155.0%42.1%
61.11%361.24709,35660.0%61.9%
50.00%361.13658,03838.9%61.1%
65.63%321.13969,03070.6%60.0%
48.28%291.33899,23560.0%42.1%
32.14%281.13448,12544.4%26.3%
42.31%261.23867,15537.5%50.0%
53.85%261.03639,58950.0%55.6%
50.00%261.03847,94453.9%46.1%
45.83%241.13918,66050.0%42.9%
41.67%241.44079,22040.0%42.9%
62.50%240.94268,44070.0%57.1%
45.00%201.03999,43240.0%46.7%
40.00%201.13518,15266.7%18.2%
62.50%161.141210,05750.0%66.7%
20.00%151.03297,21516.7%22.2%
42.86%141.03357,18157.1%28.6%
35.71%141.03906,98444.4%20.0%
45.45%111.73668,71040.0%50.0%
63.64%111.13077,44166.7%60.0%
22.22%92.14669,05733.3%0.0%
44.44%92.148410,02025.0%60.0%
71.43%71.14309,6980.0%83.3%
57.14%71.550411,71750.0%60.0%
28.57%71.242510,6930.0%28.6%
28.57%71.34369,0240.0%40.0%
57.14%70.93997,09250.0%60.0%
83.33%62.05018,33475.0%100.0%
66.67%61.02637,70266.7%66.7%
66.67%61.33537,09860.0%100.0%
33.33%61.14239,3320.0%50.0%
83.33%61.14559,9820.0%100.0%
40.00%51.84319,7990.0%66.7%
60.00%51.85858,9640.0%75.0%
80.00%53.667310,56950.0%100.0%
40.00%51.352310,95033.3%50.0%
40.00%52.43956,90850.0%0.0%

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Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Fiddlesticks wins the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks 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 Nautilus do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Fiddlesticks with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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, Fiddlesticks takes over the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Nautilus build against Fiddlesticks includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

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 50.0% win rate in the Nautilus vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nautilus counter Fiddlesticks?

No, Nautilus struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 28.6% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.

How do I play Nautilus against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Nautilus against Fiddlesticks, play cautiously and avoid Fiddlesticks's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Fiddlesticks has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.