Nautilus, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
4.7%
Ban Rate
11.7%

Nautilus Support Runes: Keystone & Shards

Nautilus C TierTankSupport
Patch
26.20
Games
8,326
Lane
Support
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 16, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Best Support Nautilus runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Aftershock from the Resolve tree with Inspiration secondary (51.1% WR, 31.9% pick rate). Nautilus's optimal primary runes are Aftershock, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, Unflinching. Secondary tree: Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight.

Nautilus performs best with Aftershock as the keystone rune from the Resolve tree. Nautilus's optimal primary runes are Aftershock, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, Unflinching. Nautilus's secondary rune tree is Inspiration with Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight. This rune setup achieves a 51.05% win rate (+1.2% win rate difference) with a 31.9% pick rate across 2,658 Nautilus games.
51.1%Win Rate
+1.2%WR Diff
31.9%Pick Rate
AftershockAftershock

After immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 45 + 75% of your Bonus Resists for 2.5s. Then explode, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies.

Damage: 25 - 120 (+8% of your bonus health)
Cooldown: 20s

Resistance bonus from Aftershock capped at: 80-150 (based on level)

Shield BashShield Bash

Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals 5 - 30 (+2.5% Bonus Health) (+15.0% New Shield Amount) bonus adaptive damage.

You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.

Bone PlatingBone Plating

After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.

Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s

UnflinchingUnflinching

Gain 10 Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and for 2 seconds after.

Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery

Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.

Biscuits restore 20 + 2% of your maximum health, increased by up to 100% based on missing Health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.

Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight

+18 Summoner Spell Haste
+10 Item Haste

This alternative Nautilus rune build uses Aftershock as the keystone from the Resolve tree. The primary runes are Aftershock, Shield Bash, Conditioning, Revitalize. Nautilus's secondary rune tree is Precision with Legend: Haste, Triumph. This setup achieves a 49.19% win rate (-0.7% win rate difference) with a 24.6% pick rate across 2,045 games.
49.2%Win Rate
-0.7%WR Diff
24.6%Pick Rate
AftershockAftershock

After immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 45 + 75% of your Bonus Resists for 2.5s. Then explode, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies.

Damage: 25 - 120 (+8% of your bonus health)
Cooldown: 20s

Resistance bonus from Aftershock capped at: 80-150 (based on level)

Shield BashShield Bash

Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals 5 - 30 (+2.5% Bonus Health) (+15.0% New Shield Amount) bonus adaptive damage.

You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.

ConditioningConditioning

After 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 3%.

RevitalizeRevitalize

Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.

Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% stronger on targets below 40% health.

Legend: HasteLegend: Haste

Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).

Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

TriumphTriumph

Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.



'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner

These champions share at least 4 runes with Nautilus's recommended rune builds. use similar keystone and secondary runes, making them good alternatives if you enjoy Nautilus's playstyle or want to learn champions with familiar rune setups.Maokai, Rell, Thresh, Galio, Camille and 2 others

Every Nautilus Support Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)

8,049 games

Nautilus Support runs Aftershock in 83% of games, with a 50.5% win rate. Inspiration is the usual secondary tree (50%). Standard stat shards: Ability Haste (offense), Health Scaling (flex), Health Scaling (defense).

Keystones

RunePlayersWin RateGames
AftershockAftershockMost played83.1%50.5%6,685
Glacial AugmentGlacial Augment12.3%47.2%989
GuardianGuardian1.1%44.6%92
Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the Undying1.0%47.6%84
ElectrocuteElectrocute0.7%45.0%60

Secondary trees

RunePlayersWin RateGames
InspirationInspirationMost played49.9%50.9%4,016
PrecisionPrecision32.1%49.4%2,584
ResolveResolve13.2%47.9%1,061
DominationDomination3.0%51.6%244
SorcerySorcery1.8%45.1%142

Pick rate is the share of Nautilus games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.

Nautilus Minor Runes by Tree

Every minor rune Nautilus players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.

Resolve

RunePlayersWin RateGames
Shield BashShield BashMost played79.7%50.3%6,414
Bone PlatingBone Plating63.0%50.1%5,070
UnflinchingUnflinching61.6%50.1%4,962
ConditioningConditioning30.3%49.5%2,435
RevitalizeRevitalize29.7%49.5%2,392
OvergrowthOvergrowth6.3%52.0%508

Inspiration

RunePlayersWin RateGames
Cosmic InsightCosmic InsightMost played59.3%50.2%4,770
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery51.2%50.0%4,118
Hextech FlashtraptionHextech Flashtraption20.2%49.0%1,622
Magical FootwearMagical Footwear4.0%47.7%325
Approach VelocityApproach Velocity1.3%51.5%103
Cash BackCash Back1.0%52.6%78

Precision

RunePlayersWin RateGames
TriumphTriumphMost played31.5%49.3%2,534
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste31.1%49.7%2,503
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace0.8%49.2%61
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity0.5%50.0%42

Domination

RunePlayersWin RateGames
Ultimate HunterUltimate HunterMost played2.5%51.0%198
Cheap ShotCheap Shot2.4%50.0%192
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact1.4%50.0%114
Relentless HunterRelentless Hunter1.3%48.5%103
Deep WardDeep Ward0.8%50.8%63
Grisly MementosGrisly Mementos0.7%36.2%58

Sorcery

RunePlayersWin RateGames
TranscendenceTranscendenceMost played1.0%46.2%78
Manaflow BandManaflow Band0.8%40.9%66
ScorchScorch0.8%46.0%63
Gathering StormGathering Storm0.5%41.5%41

Nautilus Stat Shards

Which stat shards Nautilus players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.

RunePlayersWin RateGames
Health Scaling (defense)Health Scaling (defense)Most played88.3%50.1%7,111
Health Scaling (flex)Health Scaling (flex)87.7%49.9%7,061
Ability Haste (offense)Ability Haste (offense)51.9%51.2%4,177
Attack Speed (offense)Attack Speed (offense)44.1%48.5%3,546
Move Speed (flex)Move Speed (flex)7.6%51.5%612
Health (defense)Health (defense)7.5%49.1%607
Adaptive Force (flex)Adaptive Force (flex)4.7%48.7%376
Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense)Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense)4.1%48.0%331
Adaptive Force (offense)Adaptive Force (offense)4.1%49.7%326
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Nautilus Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20

What is the best keystone for Nautilus Support?

Aftershock: Nautilus Support takes it in 83% of ranked games and wins 50.5% of 6,685 games. Alternatives: Glacial Augment (12%, 47.2%), Guardian (1%, 44.6%).

What stat shards should Nautilus take?

Most Nautilus players take Ability Haste (offense), Health Scaling (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.

What are the best Nautilus runes in patch 26.20?

The best Nautilus runes in patch 26.20 use the Resolve tree with Aftershock, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, and Unflinching, and the Inspiration tree with Biscuit Delivery and Cosmic Insight. This rune setup achieves a 51.1% win rate with a 31.9% pick rate.

What is the win rate for Nautilus's best rune page?

Nautilus's best rune page has a 51.1% win rate in patch 26.20, which is +1.2% compared to Nautilus's average win rate. This rune setup has a 31.9% pick rate among Nautilus players.

What keystone should I use on Nautilus?

Aftershock from the Resolve tree is the best keystone rune for Nautilus in patch 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Nautilus's kit and provides a 51.1% win rate.

What is Nautilus's primary rune tree?

Nautilus's primary rune tree is Resolve. The optimal Resolve runes for Nautilus are Aftershock, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, and Unflinching, with Aftershock being the keystone of choice.

What is Nautilus's secondary rune tree?

Nautilus's best secondary rune tree is Inspiration. The recommended Inspiration runes are Biscuit Delivery and Cosmic Insight, which complement Nautilus's Resolve primary tree.

What are alternative rune setups for Nautilus?

An alternative Nautilus rune setup uses Aftershock from the Resolve tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.

How popular are Nautilus's runes?

Nautilus's top rune page has a 31.9% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 31.9% of Nautilus players use the Aftershock setup with Resolve and Inspiration trees.