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

Nautilusvs Lulu

BTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Lulu is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nautilus wins with a 62.8% win rate (+25.6%) over Lulu based on 129 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 Lulu 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
Lulu - 62.8% win rateLulu(62.8%)
Nautilus - 62.8% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
62.8% WR
VS
Lulu vs Nautilus matchup - 37.2% win rate
Lulu
37.2% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Lulu Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Lulu matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 129
62.8%
Win Rate
37.2%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
357
DMG / min
271
9,171
Gold / game
8,801
109
Heal / min
137
1,375
DMG Mitigated / min
358
2.2
CC / min
1.4
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
62.2%
Late Game WR
37.8%

Nautilus vs Lulu Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Lulu matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 129 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 62.8% win rate compared to Lulu's 37.2%, giving Nautilus a 25.6 percentage point advantage. Nautilus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lulu players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nautilus leads by 988 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus players can confidently pick into Lulu and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lulu 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 Lulu Laning Phase Breakdown

Nautilus wins the laning phase against Lulu in League of Legends

Nautilus is favored during the laning phase against Lulu, 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
1.1Nautilus
0.9Lulu
Nautilus and Lulu farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
357Nautilus
271Lulu
Nautilus heavily out-damages Lulu by 86 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lulu 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
9,171Nautilus
8,801Lulu
Nautilus earns 370 more gold per game than Lulu, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nautilus slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.2Nautilus
1.4Lulu
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Lulu, 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. Lulu should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,483Nautilus
495Lulu
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 988 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lulu is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lulu, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nautilus Build Against Lulu

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Lulu, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Lulu are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Thornmail. This combination gives Nautilus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 83.3% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lulu. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs Lulu matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus63.6%
Lulu early game win rateLulu36.4%
Late Game
Nautilus
62.2%
+24.3% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus62.2%
Lulu late game win rateLulu37.8%

Nautilus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Lulu. 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 62.2% win rate — 24.3 points above Lulu. 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. Lulu players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nautilus Runes Against Lulu

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs LuluResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs LuluShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs LuluConditioning - best Nautilus rune vs LuluRevitalize - best Nautilus rune vs Lulu
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs LuluPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs LuluTriumph - best Nautilus rune vs Lulu
68.4% WR

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


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 Lulu - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Lulu in League of Legends?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Lulu matchup with a 62.8% win rate compared to Lulu's 37.2%, a 25.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 129 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nautilus do against Lulu in the early game?

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Lulu with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. 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 Lulu in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Nautilus vs Lulu matchup with a 62.2% win rate compared to 37.8%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Lulu matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against Lulu with a 62.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.6 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 129 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Lulu?

The best Nautilus build against Lulu includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 83.3% 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 Lulu?

The best Nautilus runes against Lulu use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 68.4% win rate in the Nautilus vs Lulu matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nautilus counter Lulu?

Yes, Nautilus has a favorable matchup against Lulu with a 62.8% win rate. Nautilus strongly counters Lulu in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nautilus against Lulu?

When playing Nautilus against Lulu, 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.