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

Nautilusvs Janna

DTankSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Janna is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Janna wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.3%) over Nautilus based on 123 games. Nautilus wins the early laning phase while Janna scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nautilus vs Janna 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 - 46.3% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
46.3% WR
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Janna vs Nautilus matchup - 53.7% win rate
Janna
53.7% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Janna Matchup?

Janna wins the Nautilus vs Janna matchup
Winner
Janna
Matches: 123
46.3%
Win Rate
53.7%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
360
DMG / min
270
8,573
Gold / game
8,570
109
Heal / min
358
1,480
DMG Mitigated / min
354
2.3
CC / min
1.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
42.4%
Late Game WR
57.6%

Nautilus vs Janna Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Janna matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 123 recent matches analyzed, Janna wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Nautilus's 46.3%, giving Janna a 7.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nautilus controls the early laning stage, but Janna outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nautilus needs to press advantages before Janna reaches their power spikes, while Janna should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nautilus leads by 876 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Janna 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 Janna 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 Janna Laning Phase Breakdown

Nautilus wins the laning phase against Janna in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Nautilus
1.0Janna
Nautilus and Janna farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
360Nautilus
270Janna
Nautilus heavily out-damages Janna by 90 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Janna should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nautilus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,573Nautilus
8,570Janna
Nautilus and Janna generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 3 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.3Nautilus
1.4Janna
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Janna, with 0.8 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. Janna should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,589Nautilus
713Janna
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Janna, healing and mitigating 876 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Janna is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Janna, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nautilus Build Against Janna

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Janna, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Janna 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Janna. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs Janna matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus50.0%
Janna early game win rateJanna50.0%
Late Game
Janna
57.6%
+15.3% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus42.4%
Janna late game win rateJanna57.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nautilus and Janna, 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.

Janna is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.6% win rate — 15.3 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Janna, 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 Janna 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 Janna

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs JannaResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs JannaShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs JannaConditioning - best Nautilus rune vs JannaRevitalize - best Nautilus rune vs Janna
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs JannaPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs JannaTriumph - best Nautilus rune vs Janna
48.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Nautilus the best tools to compete against Janna 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.

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 Janna - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Janna in League of Legends?

Janna wins the Nautilus vs Janna matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Nautilus's 46.3%, a 7.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 123 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nautilus do against Janna in the early game?

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Janna 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 Janna in the late game?

In the late game, Janna takes over the Nautilus vs Janna matchup with a 57.6% win rate compared to 42.4%. Janna scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Janna matchup?

Janna wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.3 percentage point advantage means Janna is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 123 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Janna?

The best Nautilus build against Janna includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Janna?

The best Nautilus runes against Janna use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 48.0% win rate in the Nautilus vs Janna matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nautilus counter Janna?

No, Nautilus struggles against Janna with only a 46.3% win rate. Janna has the advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Janna's lead.

How do I play Nautilus against Janna?

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