Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Nautilusvs Thresh

BTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Thresh is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nautilus wins with a 54.4% win rate (+8.7%) over Thresh based on 103 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 Thresh matchup.

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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.

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Nautilus - 54.4% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
54.4% WR
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Thresh vs Nautilus matchup - 45.6% win rate
Thresh
45.6% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Thresh Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Thresh matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 103
54.4%
Win Rate
45.6%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
349
DMG / min
362
8,748
Gold / game
8,717
93
Heal / min
113
1,419
DMG Mitigated / min
1,009
2.4
CC / min
1.6
59.1%
Early Game WR
40.9%
50.9%
Late Game WR
49.1%

Nautilus vs Thresh Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Thresh matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 103 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 54.4% win rate compared to Thresh's 45.6%, giving Nautilus a 8.7 percentage point advantage. Nautilus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Thresh players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nautilus leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus players can confidently pick into Thresh and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Thresh 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 Thresh Laning Phase Breakdown

Nautilus wins the laning phase against Thresh in League of Legends

Nautilus is favored during the laning phase against Thresh, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nautilus holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Nautilus
1.1Thresh
Nautilus and Thresh farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
349Nautilus
362Thresh
Damage output is virtually even between Nautilus and Thresh, with only 13 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
8,748Nautilus
8,717Thresh
Nautilus and Thresh generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 30 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.4Nautilus
1.6Thresh
Nautilus provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Thresh, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nautilus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,512Nautilus
1,123Thresh
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Thresh, healing and mitigating 389 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Thresh is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Thresh, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nautilus Build Against Thresh

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Thresh, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Thresh 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 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Thresh. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs Thresh matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
59.1%
+18.2% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus59.1%
Thresh early game win rateThresh40.9%
Late Game
Nautilus
50.9%
+1.7% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus50.9%
Thresh late game win rateThresh49.1%

Nautilus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.1% win rate — a 18.2 percentage point lead over Thresh. This lopsided early game means Nautilus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nautilus at 50.9% win rate — only 1.7 points ahead of Thresh. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Nautilus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Thresh players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nautilus Runes Against Thresh

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs ThreshResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs ThreshShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs ThreshBone Plating - best Nautilus rune vs ThreshUnflinching - best Nautilus rune vs Thresh
Inspiration rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs ThreshInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Nautilus rune vs ThreshCosmic Insight - best Nautilus rune vs Thresh
53.1% WR

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


Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.30%1741.23698,62352.0%52.6%
51.97%1271.23498,15348.1%54.7%
54.37%1031.13498,74859.1%50.9%
55.00%1001.13708,37845.5%62.5%
44.44%991.13458,44058.3%31.4%
41.94%931.13788,29430.8%50.0%
51.76%851.13848,60145.7%56.0%
52.56%781.24068,47451.5%53.3%
62.32%691.13618,25959.5%65.6%
47.62%631.13488,48046.1%48.6%
43.64%551.13748,56143.5%43.8%
49.02%511.24329,21345.0%51.6%
52.94%511.13789,10757.1%50.0%
51.06%471.13637,12658.3%43.5%
62.22%451.03157,89759.3%66.7%
47.73%441.13528,57350.0%46.7%
47.73%441.14588,79262.5%39.3%
44.19%431.13567,99638.1%50.0%
53.49%431.03758,16045.5%61.9%
35.71%421.14208,91723.5%44.0%
42.50%401.13898,91442.1%42.9%
48.72%391.13997,97155.0%42.1%
61.11%361.24709,35660.0%61.9%
50.00%361.13658,03838.9%61.1%
65.63%321.13969,03070.6%60.0%
48.28%291.33899,23560.0%42.1%
32.14%281.13448,12544.4%26.3%
42.31%261.23867,15537.5%50.0%
53.85%261.03639,58950.0%55.6%
50.00%261.03847,94453.9%46.1%
45.83%241.13918,66050.0%42.9%
41.67%241.44079,22040.0%42.9%
62.50%240.94268,44070.0%57.1%
45.00%201.03999,43240.0%46.7%
40.00%201.13518,15266.7%18.2%
62.50%161.141210,05750.0%66.7%
20.00%151.03297,21516.7%22.2%
42.86%141.03357,18157.1%28.6%
35.71%141.03906,98444.4%20.0%
45.45%111.73668,71040.0%50.0%
63.64%111.13077,44166.7%60.0%
22.22%92.14669,05733.3%0.0%
44.44%92.148410,02025.0%60.0%
71.43%71.14309,6980.0%83.3%
57.14%71.550411,71750.0%60.0%
28.57%71.242510,6930.0%28.6%
28.57%71.34369,0240.0%40.0%
57.14%70.93997,09250.0%60.0%
83.33%62.05018,33475.0%100.0%
66.67%61.02637,70266.7%66.7%
66.67%61.33537,09860.0%100.0%
33.33%61.14239,3320.0%50.0%
83.33%61.14559,9820.0%100.0%
40.00%51.84319,7990.0%66.7%
60.00%51.85858,9640.0%75.0%
80.00%53.667310,56950.0%100.0%
40.00%51.352310,95033.3%50.0%
40.00%52.43956,90850.0%0.0%

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Nautilus vs Thresh - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Thresh in League of Legends?

Nautilus wins the Nautilus vs Thresh matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to Thresh's 45.6%, a 8.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 103 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nautilus do against Thresh in the early game?

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Thresh with a 59.1% win rate versus 40.9%. 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 Thresh in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Nautilus vs Thresh matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to 49.1%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Thresh matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against Thresh with a 54.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 8.7 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 103 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Thresh?

The best Nautilus build against Thresh 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 Thresh?

The best Nautilus runes against Thresh use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.1% win rate in the Nautilus vs Thresh matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nautilus counter Thresh?

Yes, Nautilus has a favorable matchup against Thresh with a 54.4% win rate. Nautilus strongly counters Thresh in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nautilus against Thresh?

When playing Nautilus against Thresh, 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.