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

Nautilusvs Vex

BTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Nautilus based on 6 games. Vex 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 Vex 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
Vex - 16.7% win rateVex(16.7%)
Nautilus - 16.7% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
16.7% WR
VS
Vex vs Nautilus matchup - 83.3% win rate
Vex
83.3% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Nautilus vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
1.3
CS / min
1.7
372
DMG / min
734
8,898
Gold / game
10,320
94
Heal / min
78
1,478
DMG Mitigated / min
421
2.2
CC / min
1.4
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nautilus vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 16.7%, giving Vex a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Vex 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 1,073 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex 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 Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Nautilus
1.7Vex
Vex edges out Nautilus by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
372Nautilus
734Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Nautilus by 362 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nautilus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,898Nautilus
10,320Vex
Vex generates a commanding 1,422 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Vex 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
2.2Nautilus
1.4Vex
Nautilus provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vex, 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
1,572Nautilus
499Vex
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 1,073 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vex is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vex, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nautilus Build Against Vex

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Vex are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Thornmail. 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 Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus33.3%
Vex early game win rateVex66.7%
Late Game
Vex
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus0.0%
Vex late game win rateVex100.0%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Vex 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 Vex

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs VexResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs VexShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs VexConditioning - best Nautilus rune vs VexRevitalize - best Nautilus rune vs Vex
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs VexPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs VexTriumph - best Nautilus rune vs Vex
50.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Nautilus the best tools to compete against Vex in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Nautilus vs Vex matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nautilus do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Nautilus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nautilus do against Vex in the late game?

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

Who wins the Nautilus vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Vex?

The best Nautilus build against Vex includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nautilus runes against Vex?

The best Nautilus runes against Vex use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Nautilus vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nautilus counter Vex?

No, Nautilus struggles against Vex with only a 16.7% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Nautilus against Vex?

When playing Nautilus against Vex, play cautiously and avoid Vex's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vex has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.