Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
5.5%
Ban Rate
11.5%

Nautilusvs Vi

FTankSupport
Patch26.17
Games5,545
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 10, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nautilus based on 6 games. Vi 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 Vi 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.

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Nautilus - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
33.3% WR
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Vi vs Nautilus matchup - 66.7% win rate
Vi
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Vi Matchup?

Vi wins the Nautilus vs Vi matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
488
DMG / min
577
8,995
Gold / game
10,134
142
Heal / min
178
1,872
DMG Mitigated / min
925
2.4
CC / min
1.0
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Nautilus vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nautilus's 33.3%, giving Vi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Vi 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 crowd control, where Nautilus leads by 1.4s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi 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 Vi 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.

Very small sampleBased on 6 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Nautilus vs Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

Vi is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 4 key stat categories. Vi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Nautilus
1.3Vi
Nautilus and Vi 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
488Nautilus
577Vi
Vi heavily out-damages Nautilus by 89 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 Vi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,995Nautilus
10,134Vi
Vi generates a commanding 1,139 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Vi 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
2.4Nautilus
1.0Vi
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Vi, with 1.4 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. Vi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Healing
142Nautilus
178Vi
Nautilus and Vi heal similar amounts, only 37 HP/min apart. Anti-heal is not a priority in this matchup.
Durability
1,872Nautilus
925Vi
Nautilus mitigates 947 more damage per minute than Vi through shields and resistances. Vi should time trades around Nautilus's shields and cooldowns and prioritize penetration or percent-health damage rather than anti-heal.

Best Nautilus Build Against Vi

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 1 of 3 Nautilus games against Vi carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Nautilus's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus33.3%
Vi early game win rateVi66.7%
Late Game
Vi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus33.3%
Vi late game win rateVi66.7%

Vi 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 Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vi 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 Vi

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs ViResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs ViShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs ViConditioning - best Nautilus rune vs ViRevitalize - best Nautilus rune vs Vi
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs ViPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs ViTriumph - best Nautilus rune vs Vi
25.0% WR

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


Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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.

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Nautilus vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Vi in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Nautilus vs Vi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nautilus's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.

How does Nautilus do against Vi in the early game?

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

How does Nautilus do against Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Nautilus vs Vi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Vi matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Vi?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Nautilus against Vi yet. Use Nautilus's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Vi.

What are the best Nautilus runes against Vi?

The best Nautilus runes against Vi use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Nautilus vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nautilus counter Vi?

No, Nautilus struggles against Vi with only a 33.3% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.

How do I play Nautilus against Vi?

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