Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Nautilusvs LeBlanc

BTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs LeBlanc is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nautilus wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over LeBlanc based on 12 games. LeBlanc wins the early laning phase while Nautilus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nautilus vs LeBlanc 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.

Compare against an opponent
LeBlanc - 50.0% win rateLeBlanc(50.0%)
Nautilus - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
50.0% WR
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LeBlanc vs Nautilus matchup - 50.0% win rate
LeBlanc
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs LeBlanc Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs LeBlanc matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 12
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.5
CS / min
2.1
439
DMG / min
723
8,755
Gold / game
9,313
121
Heal / min
113
1,573
DMG Mitigated / min
339
2.5
CC / min
0.9
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Nautilus vs LeBlanc Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs LeBlanc matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 50.0%, giving Nautilus a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: LeBlanc controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — LeBlanc needs to press advantages before Nautilus reaches their power spikes, while Nautilus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nautilus leads by 1,241 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting LeBlanc's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nautilus vs LeBlanc Laning Phase Breakdown

LeBlanc wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

LeBlanc is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. LeBlanc holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Nautilus
2.1LeBlanc
LeBlanc edges out Nautilus by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for LeBlanc.
Damage
439Nautilus
723LeBlanc
LeBlanc heavily out-damages Nautilus by 284 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 LeBlanc's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,755Nautilus
9,313LeBlanc
LeBlanc earns 558 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 LeBlanc slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.5Nautilus
0.9LeBlanc
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than LeBlanc, with 1.6 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. LeBlanc should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,694Nautilus
452LeBlanc
Nautilus vastly out-sustains LeBlanc, healing and mitigating 1,241 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while LeBlanc is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for LeBlanc, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nautilus Build Against LeBlanc

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against LeBlanc, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against LeBlanc are Randuin's Omen, Zeke's Convergence and Protoplasm Harness. This combination gives Nautilus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against LeBlanc. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs LeBlanc matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
LeBlanc
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus37.5%
LeBlanc early game win rateLeBlanc62.5%
Late Game
Nautilus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus75.0%
LeBlanc late game win rateLeBlanc25.0%

LeBlanc dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means LeBlanc 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above LeBlanc. Extended games heavily favor Nautilus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: LeBlanc must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nautilus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nautilus survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Nautilus Runes Against LeBlanc

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs LeBlancResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs LeBlancFont of Life - best Nautilus rune vs LeBlancBone Plating - best Nautilus rune vs LeBlancUnflinching - best Nautilus rune vs LeBlanc
Inspiration rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs LeBlancInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Nautilus rune vs LeBlancCosmic Insight - best Nautilus rune vs LeBlanc
100.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Nautilus maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out LeBlanc.


Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.21%3051.13628,59344.9%49.7%
50.68%2921.13578,53450.7%50.6%
44.81%2411.13798,71741.6%48.3%
52.70%2411.13679,03150.9%54.1%
55.03%1891.13448,74554.4%55.6%
46.41%1811.13538,69450.6%42.5%
51.28%1561.03718,82844.7%57.5%
50.00%1461.13688,97753.2%47.6%
46.04%1391.03728,74449.3%43.1%
57.25%1381.13989,18150.7%63.8%
46.72%1371.13888,22643.1%50.8%
50.75%1341.14148,64947.1%54.7%
54.96%1311.13568,67452.4%57.4%
62.79%1291.13579,17163.6%62.2%
39.37%1271.13939,21338.2%40.3%
47.58%1241.13808,37252.2%41.8%
48.67%1131.03168,26154.4%42.9%
42.06%1071.24078,65845.3%38.9%
59.00%1001.13308,56063.0%54.4%
42.22%901.03579,24138.9%44.4%
44.83%871.13698,85040.4%50.0%
51.72%871.04248,88152.3%51.2%
44.71%851.03638,51847.6%41.9%
50.00%781.13958,70047.4%52.5%
56.58%761.34099,41146.9%63.6%
57.53%731.13708,34345.7%68.4%
50.00%701.34168,82050.0%50.0%
53.73%671.13568,80353.3%54.0%
64.18%671.24059,69260.0%66.7%
53.73%671.14289,41855.2%52.6%
39.62%531.13488,24740.9%38.7%
46.94%491.24198,98243.5%50.0%
65.31%491.13988,98674.1%54.5%
48.84%431.03518,88253.3%46.4%
38.71%311.34459,21135.7%41.2%
55.17%291.03719,27453.9%56.3%
62.96%271.53528,01046.7%83.3%
44.00%251.03619,04955.6%37.5%
60.87%231.23889,36757.1%62.5%
42.86%211.54198,78140.0%45.5%
76.19%211.44118,53575.0%77.8%
61.11%181.95029,49850.0%66.7%
38.89%181.34778,47862.5%20.0%
58.82%171.03468,57842.9%70.0%
41.18%170.93967,81033.3%50.0%
35.29%171.33748,58344.4%25.0%
40.00%151.14549,07166.7%22.2%
69.23%131.643810,12060.0%75.0%
41.67%122.050310,00466.7%16.7%
41.67%121.33428,98016.7%66.7%
50.00%121.54398,75537.5%75.0%
54.55%111.64257,42855.6%50.0%
77.78%91.14438,391100.0%33.3%
66.67%91.965711,30440.0%100.0%
44.44%93.15508,77280.0%0.0%
71.43%71.559213,07550.0%80.0%
14.29%71.74709,9630.0%25.0%
57.14%70.854210,17180.0%0.0%
14.29%70.84349,36825.0%0.0%
42.86%71.13418,24450.0%40.0%
42.86%71.449810,06550.0%40.0%
50.00%61.33959,13266.7%33.3%
83.33%61.44399,820100.0%75.0%
16.67%61.33728,89833.3%0.0%
33.33%62.24088,75920.0%100.0%
50.00%61.64859,08733.3%66.7%
16.67%61.13929,51850.0%0.0%
83.33%61.15469,510100.0%50.0%
50.00%62.55449,58066.7%33.3%
16.67%62.43678,2010.0%25.0%
50.00%60.950811,2840.0%75.0%
50.00%61.03569,0730.0%75.0%
33.33%61.73899,7540.0%50.0%
33.33%61.954511,39133.3%33.3%
40.00%51.44729,7930.0%50.0%
60.00%53.34709,44366.7%50.0%
60.00%51.14409,04466.7%50.0%
60.00%52.444710,442100.0%50.0%
60.00%53.854310,765100.0%0.0%
40.00%51.444010,8170.0%50.0%
60.00%52.771611,61833.3%100.0%
60.00%50.854411,96950.0%66.7%
60.00%51.045510,12850.0%66.7%

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Nautilus vs LeBlanc - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against LeBlanc in League of Legends?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs LeBlanc matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nautilus do against LeBlanc in the early game?

In the early game, LeBlanc has the advantage against Nautilus with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. LeBlanc players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nautilus do against LeBlanc in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Nautilus vs LeBlanc matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs LeBlanc matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against LeBlanc with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against LeBlanc?

The best Nautilus build against LeBlanc includes Randuin's Omen, Zeke's Convergence, Protoplasm Harness with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 LeBlanc?

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

Does Nautilus counter LeBlanc?

Yes, Nautilus has a favorable matchup against LeBlanc with a 50.0% win rate. Nautilus slightly edges out LeBlanc in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nautilus against LeBlanc?

When playing Nautilus against LeBlanc, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform LeBlanc. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.