Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
5.1%
Ban Rate
11.7%

Nautilusvs Warwick

FTankSupport
Patch26.18
Games5,068
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 14, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Warwick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.18. Warwick wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Nautilus based on 5 games. Warwick 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 Warwick 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 - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
20.0% WR
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Warwick vs Nautilus matchup - 80.0% win rate
Warwick
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Warwick Matchup?

Warwick wins the Nautilus vs Warwick matchup
Winner
Warwick
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
2.1
CS / min
2.3
678
DMG / min
644
12,500
Gold / game
13,409
177
Heal / min
521
2,071
DMG Mitigated / min
1,115
2.5
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nautilus vs Warwick Matchup Summary

The Nautilus vs Warwick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nautilus's 20.0%, giving Warwick a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick 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 healing, where Warwick leads by 343 HP healed/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Warwick 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 Warwick 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 5 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Nautilus vs Warwick Laning Phase Breakdown

Warwick wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

Warwick is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 2 out of 4 key stat categories. Warwick holds advantages in farming and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.1Nautilus
2.3Warwick
Nautilus and Warwick farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
678Nautilus
644Warwick
Nautilus deals 34 more champion damage per minute than Warwick. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Warwick choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nautilus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,500Nautilus
13,409Warwick
Warwick generates a commanding 909 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Warwick 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
2.5Nautilus
0.9Warwick
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Warwick, 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. Warwick should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Healing
177Nautilus
521Warwick
Warwick heals 343 HP/min more than Nautilus, enough to reset trades and stay in lane through pressure. Nautilus should buy an anti-heal item early and look to win trades quickly, before Warwick can heal them back.
Durability
2,071Nautilus
1,115Warwick
Nautilus mitigates 956 more damage per minute than Warwick through shields and resistances. Warwick should time trades around Nautilus's shields and cooldowns and prioritize penetration or percent-health damage rather than anti-heal.

Best Nautilus Build Against Warwick

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 1 of 2 Nautilus games against Warwick 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
Warwick
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus0.0%
Warwick early game win rateWarwick100.0%
Late Game
Nautilus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus50.0%
Warwick late game win rateWarwick50.0%

Warwick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Warwick 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 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Warwick. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Warwick has the edge early, but Nautilus gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Nautilus Runes Against Warwick

Resolve rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs WarwickResolve
Aftershock - best Nautilus rune vs WarwickShield Bash - best Nautilus rune vs WarwickConditioning - best Nautilus rune vs WarwickRevitalize - best Nautilus rune vs Warwick
Precision rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs WarwickPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Nautilus rune vs WarwickTriumph - best Nautilus rune vs Warwick
50.0% WR

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


Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.18. 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 Warwick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Warwick in League of Legends?

Warwick wins the Nautilus vs Warwick matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nautilus's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.18.

How does Nautilus do against Warwick in the early game?

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Nautilus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nautilus do against Warwick in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Nautilus vs Warwick matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nautilus vs Warwick matchup?

Warwick wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.18. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Warwick?

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

What are the best Nautilus runes against Warwick?

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

Does Nautilus counter Warwick?

No, Nautilus struggles against Warwick with only a 20.0% win rate. Warwick has the advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Warwick's lead.

How do I play Nautilus against Warwick?

When playing Nautilus against Warwick, play cautiously and avoid Warwick's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Warwick in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.