
Nautilusvs Yasuo
Nautilus vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Yasuo wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Nautilus based on 14 games. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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.
Who Wins the Nautilus vs Yasuo Matchup?

Nautilus vs Yasuo Matchup Summary
The Nautilus vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 35.7%, giving Yasuo a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo 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 crowd control, where Nautilus leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown
Yasuo is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nautilus Build Against Yasuo
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Yasuo 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. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs Yasuo matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Yasuo 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 Yasuo. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yasuo 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 Yasuo
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Nautilus the best tools to compete against Yasuo in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.14% | 359 | 1.0 | 356 | 8,470 | 53.1% | 47.3% | |
| 39.66% | 358 | 1.1 | 356 | 8,182 | 37.4% | 41.9% | |
| 45.16% | 341 | 1.1 | 365 | 8,240 | 44.3% | 45.9% | |
| 54.91% | 326 | 1.1 | 351 | 8,766 | 50.4% | 57.7% | |
| 45.32% | 278 | 1.1 | 386 | 8,582 | 45.5% | 45.2% | |
| 50.19% | 265 | 1.1 | 370 | 8,743 | 52.0% | 48.6% | |
| 47.20% | 250 | 1.1 | 339 | 8,759 | 44.5% | 49.3% | |
| 53.37% | 193 | 1.1 | 404 | 9,199 | 46.8% | 57.9% | |
| 44.74% | 190 | 1.1 | 361 | 8,129 | 41.2% | 48.4% | |
| 51.96% | 179 | 1.1 | 395 | 9,336 | 42.4% | 56.7% | |
| 45.93% | 172 | 1.1 | 337 | 8,238 | 48.7% | 43.8% | |
| 47.83% | 161 | 1.1 | 389 | 8,913 | 57.4% | 42.0% | |
| 52.90% | 155 | 1.1 | 429 | 8,118 | 50.0% | 56.5% | |
| 59.48% | 154 | 1.1 | 324 | 8,326 | 55.7% | 63.5% | |
| 52.98% | 151 | 1.1 | 360 | 8,593 | 52.9% | 53.1% | |
| 54.97% | 151 | 1.1 | 351 | 8,441 | 47.2% | 62.0% | |
| 54.11% | 146 | 1.1 | 398 | 8,494 | 50.7% | 57.5% | |
| 41.04% | 134 | 1.1 | 439 | 8,664 | 37.1% | 44.4% | |
| 52.67% | 131 | 1.1 | 341 | 8,701 | 49.2% | 56.1% | |
| 51.61% | 124 | 1.1 | 352 | 8,760 | 52.1% | 51.3% | |
| 52.03% | 123 | 1.1 | 368 | 8,888 | 44.9% | 56.8% | |
| 47.41% | 116 | 1.3 | 424 | 9,044 | 43.6% | 50.8% | |
| 55.36% | 112 | 1.1 | 430 | 9,121 | 54.0% | 56.5% | |
| 43.24% | 111 | 1.1 | 357 | 8,694 | 50.0% | 37.3% | |
| 48.51% | 101 | 1.1 | 387 | 8,609 | 40.4% | 55.6% | |
| 57.89% | 95 | 1.2 | 385 | 9,025 | 59.2% | 56.5% | |
| 44.09% | 93 | 1.1 | 333 | 7,854 | 46.8% | 41.3% | |
| 57.89% | 76 | 1.2 | 416 | 9,000 | 54.8% | 61.8% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 1.1 | 414 | 9,012 | 57.1% | 41.0% | |
| 40.63% | 64 | 1.0 | 388 | 8,520 | 40.0% | 41.0% | |
| 42.37% | 59 | 1.0 | 345 | 8,610 | 42.3% | 42.4% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 1.2 | 394 | 8,362 | 46.9% | 55.6% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 1.0 | 381 | 7,609 | 47.1% | 52.4% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 1.1 | 398 | 8,976 | 50.0% | 43.8% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 1.1 | 356 | 7,692 | 37.0% | 57.7% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.6 | 475 | 9,686 | 73.3% | 41.7% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.1 | 402 | 8,756 | 55.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.6 | 442 | 8,835 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.8 | 426 | 8,328 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 0.9 | 372 | 9,098 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 392 | 7,833 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.2 | 416 | 9,320 | 66.7% | 46.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.3 | 427 | 7,656 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 18 | 1.6 | 363 | 9,634 | 37.5% | 10.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.1 | 447 | 10,357 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 0.9 | 350 | 9,159 | 85.7% | 60.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.2 | 411 | 9,193 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.0 | 381 | 9,466 | 42.9% | 12.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 361 | 8,859 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.1 | 572 | 8,855 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.2 | 395 | 10,089 | 25.0% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.3 | 444 | 9,331 | 40.0% | 55.6% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.4 | 405 | 9,179 | 83.3% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 2.8 | 548 | 9,541 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.6 | 374 | 8,398 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 337 | 7,464 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.2 | 437 | 9,649 | 16.7% | 60.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.7 | 347 | 7,958 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.5 | 493 | 9,885 | 25.0% | 71.4% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.4 | 478 | 9,589 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 463 | 9,417 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 455 | 7,932 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 448 | 10,684 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 416 | 7,870 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 500 | 9,260 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 586 | 9,988 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 550 | 11,647 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 461 | 9,738 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 553 | 10,183 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 411 | 9,767 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 632 | 9,897 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 477 | 10,394 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 0.8 | 566 | 12,037 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.8 | 501 | 9,699 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.0 | 458 | 8,859 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 488 | 10,285 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.9 | 518 | 8,347 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.6 | 626 | 12,425 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.7 | 574 | 10,766 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 365 | 9,358 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.3 | 545 | 11,651 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.1 | 447 | 9,000 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.4 | 601 | 7,842 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.1 | 567 | 9,437 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.0 | 362 | 10,135 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 495 | 9,630 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 570 | 9,953 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 411 | 8,577 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 496 | 9,190 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 784 | 10,915 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 656 | 10,946 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 648 | 12,110 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 772 | 10,786 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 465 | 10,583 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Nautilus vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nautilus do against Yasuo in League of Legends?
Yasuo wins the Nautilus vs Yasuo matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Nautilus do against Yasuo in the early game?
In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Nautilus with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nautilus do against Yasuo in the late game?
In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Nautilus vs Yasuo 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 Yasuo matchup?
Yasuo wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Nautilus build against Yasuo?
The best Nautilus build against Yasuo includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail 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 Yasuo?
The best Nautilus runes against Yasuo use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nautilus vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nautilus counter Yasuo?
No, Nautilus struggles against Yasuo with only a 35.7% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.
How do I play Nautilus against Yasuo?
When playing Nautilus against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yasuo in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.