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

Nautilusvs Riven

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

Nautilus vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nautilus wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Riven based on 5 games. Nautilus wins the early laning phase while Riven scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nautilus vs Riven 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
Riven - 60.0% win rateRiven(60.0%)
Nautilus - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
60.0% WR
VS
Riven vs Nautilus matchup - 40.0% win rate
Riven
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Riven Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Riven matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
3.8
CS / min
4.6
543
DMG / min
553
10,765
Gold / game
11,555
122
Heal / min
206
1,811
DMG Mitigated / min
951
2.8
CC / min
1.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nautilus vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Riven's 40.0%, giving Nautilus a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nautilus controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nautilus needs to press advantages before Riven reaches their power spikes, while Riven should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nautilus leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus players can confidently pick into Riven and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Riven 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 Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.8Nautilus
4.6Riven
Riven significantly out-farms Nautilus by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Riven a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nautilus players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
543Nautilus
553Riven
Damage output is virtually even between Nautilus and Riven, with only 10 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,765Nautilus
11,555Riven
Riven earns 790 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 Riven slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.8Nautilus
1.2Riven
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Riven, 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. Riven should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,932Nautilus
1,157Riven
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Riven, healing and mitigating 775 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Riven is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Riven, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nautilus Build Against Riven

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Riven are Locket of the Iron Solari, Protoplasm Harness and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Nautilus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus100.0%
Riven early game win rateRiven0.0%
Late Game
Riven
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus0.0%
Riven late game win rateRiven100.0%

Nautilus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Riven. This lopsided early game means Nautilus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Riven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Riven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nautilus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Riven reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Riven 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 Riven

Sorcery rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs RivenSorcery
Phase Rush - best Nautilus rune vs RivenManaflow Band - best Nautilus rune vs RivenTranscendence - best Nautilus rune vs RivenScorch - best Nautilus rune vs Riven
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs RivenPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Nautilus rune vs RivenLegend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

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

How does Nautilus do against Riven in League of Legends?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Riven matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Riven's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nautilus do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Riven with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Riven in the late game?

In the late game, Riven takes over the Nautilus vs Riven matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Riven matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against Riven with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Riven?

The best Nautilus build against Riven includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Protoplasm Harness, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nautilus runes against Riven?

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

Does Nautilus counter Riven?

Yes, Nautilus has a favorable matchup against Riven with a 60.0% win rate. Nautilus strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nautilus against Riven?

When playing Nautilus against Riven, 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.