Rell - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.6%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Rellvs Nautilus

STankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rell vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nautilus wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Rell based on 25 games. Rell wins the early laning phase while Nautilus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rell build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rell vs Nautilus matchup.

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Rell Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rell 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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Rell - 44.0% win rate in this matchup
Rell
44.0% WR
VS
Nautilus vs Rell matchup - 56.0% win rate
Nautilus
56.0% WR

Who Wins the Rell vs Nautilus Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Rell vs Nautilus matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 25
44.0%
Win Rate
56.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
369
DMG / min
361
8,455
Gold / game
8,101
119
Heal / min
109
1,375
DMG Mitigated / min
1,271
1.7
CC / min
2.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
38.5%
Late Game WR
61.5%

Rell vs Nautilus Matchup Summary

The Rell vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Rell's 44.0%, giving Nautilus a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rell controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rell 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 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rell players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nautilus 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.

Rell vs Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown

Rell wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

Rell is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Rell holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Rell
1.1Nautilus
Rell and Nautilus 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
369Rell
361Nautilus
Damage output is virtually even between Rell and Nautilus, with only 8 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
8,455Rell
8,101Nautilus
Rell earns 354 more gold per game than Nautilus, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Rell slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.7Rell
2.6Nautilus
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Rell, with 0.9 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. Rell should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,494Rell
1,380Nautilus
Rell heals and mitigates 114 more damage per minute than Nautilus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Rell to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Nautilus.

Best Rell Build Against Nautilus

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Rell needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rell against Nautilus are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rell an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nautilus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rell vs Nautilus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rell
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rell early game win rateRell50.0%
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus50.0%
Late Game
Nautilus
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Rell late game win rateRell38.5%
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus61.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rell and Nautilus, with Rell holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Nautilus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Rell. Extended games heavily favor Nautilus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Rell 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 Rell Runes Against Nautilus

Resolve rune tree - Rell primary runes vs NautilusResolve
Aftershock - best Rell rune vs NautilusShield Bash - best Rell rune vs NautilusBone Plating - best Rell rune vs NautilusUnflinching - best Rell rune vs Nautilus
Inspiration rune tree - Rell secondary runes vs NautilusInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Rell rune vs NautilusHextech Flashtraption - best Rell rune vs Nautilus
60.0% WR

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


Rell matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Rell'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 Rell build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rell matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.14%281.03478,67780.0%44.4%
44.00%251.03698,45550.0%38.5%
33.33%210.93578,50233.3%33.3%
60.00%201.13447,64453.3%80.0%
42.11%190.93227,10050.0%33.3%
62.50%161.03388,66666.7%60.0%
53.33%151.03459,13650.0%55.6%
71.43%141.03008,75460.0%77.8%
69.23%131.951211,49066.7%70.0%
75.00%120.93369,65475.0%75.0%
54.55%110.94339,9920.0%60.0%
54.55%111.34268,33160.0%50.0%
72.73%111.12997,23070.0%100.0%
50.00%101.13038,62640.0%60.0%
66.67%91.03348,37733.3%83.3%
55.56%90.93526,28240.0%75.0%
55.56%90.92987,75550.0%60.0%
33.33%91.42638,07420.0%50.0%
66.67%91.13438,87750.0%71.4%
50.00%81.147710,941100.0%42.9%
42.86%71.13658,82950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.02835,51633.3%50.0%
71.43%70.932410,085100.0%66.7%
16.67%61.13236,61620.0%0.0%
16.67%60.939010,9320.0%33.3%
66.67%61.03747,47660.0%100.0%
33.33%61.03707,34833.3%33.3%
50.00%61.12988,48650.0%50.0%
33.33%60.84079,32050.0%25.0%
100.00%50.93139,546100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.134810,06750.0%66.7%
60.00%51.14658,94150.0%66.7%
50.00%40.82534,85550.0%0.0%

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Rell vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rell do against Nautilus in League of Legends?

Nautilus wins the Rell vs Nautilus matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Rell's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Rell do against Nautilus in the early game?

In the early game, Rell has the advantage against Nautilus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Rell players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rell do against Nautilus in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Rell vs Nautilus matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rell vs Nautilus matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against Rell with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Rell build against Nautilus?

The best Rell build against Nautilus includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rell runes against Nautilus?

The best Rell runes against Nautilus use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Rell vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rell counter Nautilus?

No, Rell struggles against Nautilus with only a 44.0% win rate. Nautilus has the advantage in this matchup. Rell players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nautilus's lead.

How do I play Rell against Nautilus?

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