
- Win Rate
- 49.0%
- Pick Rate
- 4.7%
- Ban Rate
- 11.5%
Nautilus Support Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,608
- Lane
- Support
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
A lonely legend as old as the first piers sunk in Bilgewater, the armored goliath known as Nautilus roams the dark waters off the coast of the Blue Flame Isles. Driven by a forgotten betrayal, he strikes without warning, swinging his enormous anchor to save the wretched, and drag the greedy to their doom. It is said he comes for those who forget to pay the “Bilgewater tithe”, pulling them down beneath the waves with him—an iron-clad reminder that none can escape the depths.
Is Nautilus Good in Patch 26.20?
Nautilus is middle of the pack in Patch 26.20: C tier as Support. Nautilus's 49.0% win rate ranks #29 of 40 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #4. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Nautilus is banned in 11.5% of games and present (picked or banned) in 21.3%.
- Tier
- C
- Win Rate
- 49.0%#29 of 40 Support
- Pick Rate
- 4.7%#4 of 40 Support
- Ban Rate
- 11.5%
- Win rate change
- +0.4vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Support)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Nautilus →
Nautilus Roles
Nautilus goes Support in 96% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Nautilus Changes
Quick overview of Nautilus's optimal setup in League of Legends. Nautilus's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, using Aftershock, Shield Bash, Bone Plating for maximum effectiveness. Nautilus performs well against Pyke, Zilean, Yuumi but struggles against Soraka, Leona, Lux.
Nautilus Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Nautilus stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Crowd control: better than 98% of champions
- Vision score: better than 90% of champions
- Damage mitigated: better than 88% of champions
Weaknesses
- Damage to buildings: below 97% of champions
- Objective control: below 92% of champions
- Damage to champions: below 91% of champions
Nautilus ranks in the 17.4 percentile for early game strength, 58.7 percentile for late game scaling, 18.1 percentile for objective control, 63.6 percentile for support strength, 34.8 percentile for creep farming, and 34.8 percentile for damage output.
Nautilus demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 50.0% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Nautilus may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Nautilus achieves a 50.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Nautilus's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (50.0%), Bronze (49.8%), Silver (47.2%), Gold (50.6%), Platinum (50.1%)) suggests that while Nautilus can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Nautilus's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Nautilus is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Nautilus, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Nautilus at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Nautilus Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Nautilus matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

Nautilus Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Nautilus Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 52.63% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 44.72% in 20 minute games. Understanding Nautilus Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Nautilus Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Nautilus good in Patch 26.20?
Nautilus is average this patch: C tier as Support with a 49.0% win rate. That win rate ranks #29 of 40 Support champions.
What lane is Nautilus played in?
Nautilus is a Support champion: 96% of ranked games this patch.
How often is Nautilus banned?
Nautilus is banned in 11.5% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 21.3%.
What is Nautilus good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Nautilus stands out for Crowd control (98/100), Vision score (90/100), Damage mitigated (88/100).
Which champions are similar to Nautilus?
Champions that play like Nautilus: Janna, Xin Zhao, Singed.







