Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Nautilusvs Pyke

CTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Pyke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nautilus wins with a 57.3% win rate (+14.5%) over Pyke based on 138 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 Pyke 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
Pyke - 57.3% win ratePyke(57.3%)
Nautilus - 57.3% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
57.3% WR
VS
Pyke vs Nautilus matchup - 42.8% win rate
Pyke
42.8% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Pyke Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Pyke matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 138
57.3%
Win Rate
42.8%
1.1
CS / min
1.2
398
DMG / min
439
9,181
Gold / game
10,407
93
Heal / min
172
1,394
DMG Mitigated / min
437
2.3
CC / min
1.1
50.7%
Early Game WR
49.3%
63.8%
Late Game WR
36.2%

Nautilus vs Pyke Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Pyke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 138 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 57.3% win rate compared to Pyke's 42.8%, giving Nautilus a 14.5 percentage point advantage. Nautilus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pyke 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 879 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus players can confidently pick into Pyke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pyke 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 Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown

Pyke wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Nautilus
1.2Pyke
Nautilus and Pyke 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
398Nautilus
439Pyke
Pyke deals 41 more champion damage per minute than Nautilus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nautilus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Pyke's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,181Nautilus
10,407Pyke
Pyke generates a commanding 1,226 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Pyke consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nautilus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.3Nautilus
1.1Pyke
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Pyke, with 1.1 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. Pyke should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,488Nautilus
609Pyke
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Pyke, healing and mitigating 879 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pyke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pyke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nautilus Build Against Pyke

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Pyke, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Pyke are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Bandlepipes. 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 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Pyke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs Pyke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
50.7%
+1.4% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus50.7%
Pyke early game win ratePyke49.3%
Late Game
Nautilus
63.8%
+27.5% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus63.8%
Pyke late game win ratePyke36.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nautilus and Pyke, with Nautilus holding a razor-thin 50.7% win rate edge (+1.4%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Nautilus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.8% win rate — 27.5 points above Pyke. 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. Pyke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nautilus Runes Against Pyke

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs PykeResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs PykeShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs PykeConditioning - best Nautilus rune vs PykeRevitalize - best Nautilus rune vs Pyke
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs PykePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs PykeTriumph - best Nautilus rune vs Pyke
62.2% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Nautilus to press their advantage against Pyke, 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 Pyke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Pyke in League of Legends?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Pyke matchup with a 57.3% win rate compared to Pyke's 42.8%, a 14.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 138 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nautilus do against Pyke in the early game?

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Pyke with a 50.7% win rate versus 49.3%. 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 Pyke in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Nautilus vs Pyke matchup with a 63.8% win rate compared to 36.2%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Pyke matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against Pyke with a 57.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.5 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 138 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Pyke?

The best Nautilus build against Pyke includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes 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 Pyke?

The best Nautilus runes against Pyke use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.2% win rate in the Nautilus vs Pyke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nautilus counter Pyke?

Yes, Nautilus has a favorable matchup against Pyke with a 57.3% win rate. Nautilus strongly counters Pyke in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nautilus against Pyke?

When playing Nautilus against Pyke, 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.