Nautilusvs Morgana
Nautilus vs Morgana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Morgana wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Nautilus based on 51 games. Morgana 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 Morgana 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.
Who Wins the Nautilus vs Morgana Matchup?
Nautilus vs Morgana Matchup Summary
The Nautilus vs Morgana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 51 recent matches analyzed, Morgana wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Nautilus's 41.2%, giving Morgana a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Morgana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nautilus 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 920 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Morgana 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 Morgana 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 Morgana Laning Phase Breakdown
Morgana is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Morgana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nautilus Build Against Morgana
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Morgana, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Morgana are Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes and Kaenic Rookern. 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 Morgana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs Morgana matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nautilus36.0%
Morgana64.0%Nautilus46.1%Morgana53.9%Morgana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.0% win rate — a 28.0 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Morgana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Morgana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Morgana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Morgana holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nautilus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Nautilus Runes Against Morgana
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Nautilus the best tools to compete against Morgana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.67% | 72 | 1.1 | 336 | 8,228 | 41.7% | 41.7% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 1.0 | 355 | 8,513 | 53.1% | 54.3% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 1.1 | 359 | 8,911 | 44.0% | 54.8% | |
| 40.00% | 55 | 1.1 | 338 | 8,518 | 38.1% | 41.2% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 1.1 | 318 | 8,439 | 36.0% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 1.1 | 377 | 9,827 | 36.4% | 51.6% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 1.1 | 392 | 8,877 | 50.0% | 31.8% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.1 | 339 | 8,016 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.0 | 403 | 9,288 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 0.9 | 370 | 8,332 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.1 | 358 | 8,384 | 13.3% | 80.0% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.0 | 360 | 8,880 | 63.6% | 44.4% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.0 | 352 | 8,420 | 60.0% | 41.2% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 1.1 | 314 | 8,450 | 41.7% | 28.6% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 0.9 | 391 | 9,069 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.1 | 402 | 8,454 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 26 | 1.1 | 354 | 9,126 | 81.8% | 60.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.1 | 339 | 8,803 | 81.8% | 15.4% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.1 | 360 | 9,087 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 1.1 | 376 | 9,114 | 30.0% | 45.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.0 | 377 | 8,063 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 431 | 8,673 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.1 | 368 | 8,444 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.1 | 360 | 7,734 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.4 | 430 | 9,729 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.2 | 259 | 9,230 | 80.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.1 | 343 | 8,223 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.0 | 367 | 8,912 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.8 | 369 | 7,555 | 16.7% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.3 | 368 | 8,031 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 361 | 8,325 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 393 | 7,423 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 339 | 9,142 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 342 | 10,215 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 367 | 9,002 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 286 | 7,359 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 495 | 12,109 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 392 | 8,616 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 392 | 7,161 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 340 | 9,656 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 412 | 9,627 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
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Nautilus vs Morgana - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nautilus do against Morgana in League of Legends?
Morgana wins the Nautilus vs Morgana matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Nautilus's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 51 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.
How does Nautilus do against Morgana in the early game?
In the early game, Morgana has the advantage against Nautilus with a 64.0% win rate versus 36.0%. Morgana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nautilus do against Morgana in the late game?
In the late game, Morgana takes over the Nautilus vs Morgana matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Morgana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nautilus vs Morgana matchup?
Morgana wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Morgana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 51 games analyzed.
What is the best Nautilus build against Morgana?
The best Nautilus build against Morgana includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes, Kaenic Rookern 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 Morgana?
The best Nautilus runes against Morgana use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Nautilus vs Morgana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nautilus counter Morgana?
No, Nautilus struggles against Morgana with only a 41.2% win rate. Morgana has the advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Morgana's lead.
How do I play Nautilus against Morgana?
When playing Nautilus against Morgana, play cautiously and avoid Morgana's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Morgana has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.