Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Nautilusvs Pyke

FTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Pyke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nautilus wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.8%) over Pyke based on 274 games. Pyke 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 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
Nautilus - 52.9% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
52.9% WR
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Pyke vs Nautilus matchup - 47.1% win rate
Pyke
47.1% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Pyke Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Pyke matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 274
52.9%
Win Rate
47.1%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
406
DMG / min
471
9,119
Gold / game
10,360
89
Heal / min
171
1,492
DMG Mitigated / min
459
2.3
CC / min
1.2
47.0%
Early Game WR
53.0%
57.2%
Late Game WR
42.8%

Nautilus vs Pyke Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Pyke matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 274 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Pyke's 47.1%, giving Nautilus a 5.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Pyke controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Pyke 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 951 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 Pyke'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 Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown

Nautilus wins the laning phase against Pyke in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Nautilus
1.1Pyke
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
406Nautilus
471Pyke
Pyke deals 65 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
9,119Nautilus
10,360Pyke
Pyke generates a commanding 1,241 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
1.2Pyke
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Pyke, with 1.2 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
1,581Nautilus
630Pyke
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Pyke, healing and mitigating 951 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, Thornmail 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 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
Pyke
53.0%
+6.1% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus47.0%
Pyke early game win ratePyke53.0%
Late Game
Nautilus
57.2%
+14.5% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus57.2%
Pyke late game win ratePyke42.8%

Pyke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.0% win rate — a 6.1 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Pyke 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 57.2% win rate — 14.5 points above Pyke. 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: Pyke 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 Pyke

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs PykeResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs PykeShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs PykeBone Plating - best Nautilus rune vs PykeUnflinching - best Nautilus rune vs Pyke
Inspiration rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs PykeInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Nautilus rune vs PykeCosmic Insight - best Nautilus rune vs Pyke
60.8% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration 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 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.88%5691.13608,27240.1%45.6%
47.81%5251.03568,44951.4%44.6%
44.23%4771.13648,38140.9%47.1%
53.19%4701.13528,82149.5%55.6%
45.41%4141.13878,69544.0%46.6%
48.65%4071.13718,71249.7%47.7%
46.22%3701.13438,72140.4%51.0%
44.25%2871.13608,19342.4%46.1%
52.92%2741.14069,11947.0%57.2%
46.86%2711.13899,21637.6%51.7%
44.21%2421.13898,72649.5%40.4%
48.70%2301.13388,27450.5%47.1%
51.87%2141.13958,53550.0%53.6%
57.55%2131.13308,26853.5%62.2%
50.71%2111.13628,41849.1%52.4%
53.62%2071.14408,35554.5%52.6%
44.28%2011.14398,63537.4%51.0%
55.78%1991.13498,49348.9%61.5%
50.26%1891.13388,44052.5%47.8%
50.86%1751.13728,88148.0%52.9%
48.43%1591.34119,09946.0%50.6%
53.85%1561.14238,98749.3%57.6%
43.23%1551.13508,40844.9%41.6%
49.03%1551.13548,82449.2%48.9%
56.38%1491.23799,13955.1%57.5%
46.90%1451.13868,32940.5%53.5%
43.85%1301.13418,04946.8%41.2%
57.89%1141.24058,79459.6%56.1%
50.54%931.14159,31361.1%43.9%
48.35%911.14198,79843.9%52.0%
46.67%901.13768,11244.4%48.9%
43.18%881.03388,47643.9%42.5%
44.19%861.14008,75947.1%42.3%
42.11%761.13527,43238.6%46.9%
44.78%671.23979,19745.8%44.2%
49.18%611.64359,47561.9%42.5%
57.78%451.54519,13356.5%59.1%
54.76%421.14179,01861.1%50.0%
48.78%411.03589,14150.0%48.0%
45.95%371.74549,24940.0%50.0%
50.00%361.13638,07650.0%50.0%
47.06%341.64168,48735.3%58.8%
51.61%311.14189,96053.9%50.0%
33.33%301.43439,18445.5%26.3%
52.00%251.54608,27453.3%50.0%
47.83%231.54639,30840.0%53.9%
72.73%221.03579,05377.8%69.2%
50.00%221.03508,67266.7%38.5%
42.86%211.03618,65740.0%45.5%
57.14%211.138610,11416.7%73.3%
40.00%201.44209,62060.0%20.0%
61.11%181.34429,67057.1%63.6%
72.22%181.14049,12875.0%66.7%
33.33%181.43318,80716.7%41.7%
61.11%181.64038,80980.0%37.5%
58.82%172.25039,78450.0%63.6%
41.18%172.24188,50045.5%33.3%
47.06%171.14488,20550.0%44.4%
40.00%154.85708,98133.3%50.0%
73.33%151.34549,02283.3%66.7%
30.77%131.14089,26514.3%50.0%
69.23%131.03648,44166.7%75.0%
58.33%121.14359,76233.3%66.7%
33.33%121.045910,95650.0%25.0%
45.45%111.553710,37425.0%57.1%
18.18%114.45498,25016.7%20.0%
63.64%110.851710,32860.0%66.7%
54.55%111.95709,9350.0%75.0%
72.73%111.148510,57760.0%83.3%
70.00%101.75259,935100.0%57.1%
70.00%100.955511,79050.0%83.3%
30.00%100.94609,1250.0%42.9%
30.00%102.65369,66450.0%16.7%
40.00%101.74298,82025.0%50.0%
30.00%103.04959,9650.0%42.9%
60.00%101.345310,79720.0%100.0%
44.44%92.540610,6550.0%57.1%
55.56%90.84789,17160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.051611,576100.0%50.0%
55.56%91.150210,958100.0%20.0%
77.78%92.254810,13866.7%100.0%
77.78%94.14699,28750.0%100.0%
66.67%90.853211,579100.0%62.5%
33.33%91.15059,34825.0%40.0%
44.44%91.93499,72950.0%42.9%
33.33%91.05179,62150.0%20.0%
50.00%82.55009,26033.3%60.0%
37.50%84.361111,5770.0%50.0%
37.50%83.24987,89833.3%50.0%
71.43%71.23619,26960.0%100.0%
42.86%72.04787,63925.0%66.7%
57.14%72.360110,55766.7%50.0%
28.57%73.055310,36050.0%0.0%
57.14%71.85238,53960.0%50.0%
57.14%72.36199,89325.0%100.0%
57.14%72.875610,289100.0%40.0%
57.14%71.33928,830100.0%25.0%
42.86%71.03718,9890.0%60.0%
66.67%62.047910,8740.0%80.0%
66.67%60.94539,42033.3%100.0%
66.67%61.242410,487100.0%60.0%
66.67%62.351511,037100.0%60.0%
50.00%60.94799,75050.0%50.0%
66.67%64.975610,741100.0%50.0%
16.67%61.053111,8540.0%20.0%
66.67%62.763811,63950.0%75.0%
83.33%61.94338,869100.0%80.0%
33.33%63.354511,651100.0%0.0%
66.67%62.166410,64650.0%75.0%
50.00%64.84839,16340.0%100.0%
0.00%54.17318,5120.0%0.0%
20.00%55.86218,9250.0%50.0%
100.00%51.851512,006100.0%100.0%
60.00%52.74038,592100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.04449,29266.7%0.0%

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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 52.9% win rate compared to Pyke's 47.1%, a 5.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 274 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Nautilus do against Pyke in the early game?

In the early game, Pyke has the advantage against Nautilus with a 53.0% win rate versus 47.0%. Pyke 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 57.2% win rate compared to 42.8%. 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 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 5.8 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 274 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Pyke?

The best Nautilus build against Pyke includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.8% 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 52.9% win rate. Nautilus strongly counters Pyke in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Nautilus against Pyke?

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