Taric - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.6%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Taricvs Nautilus

SSupportTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Taric vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Taric wins with a 56.5% win rate (+13.0%) over Nautilus based on 92 games. Taric holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Taric build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taric vs Nautilus matchup.

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Taric Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taric 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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Taric - 56.5% win rate in this matchup
Taric
56.5% WR
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Nautilus vs Taric matchup - 43.5% win rate
Nautilus
43.5% WR

Who Wins the Taric vs Nautilus Matchup?

Taric wins the Taric vs Nautilus matchup
Winner
Taric
Matches: 92
56.5%
Win Rate
43.5%
1.2
CS / min
1.1
298
DMG / min
390
8,957
Gold / game
8,769
483
Heal / min
107
1,134
DMG Mitigated / min
1,475
1.7
CC / min
2.5
53.2%
Early Game WR
46.8%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Taric vs Nautilus Matchup Summary

The Taric vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 92 recent matches analyzed, Taric wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Nautilus's 43.5%, giving Taric a 13.0 percentage point advantage. Taric dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nautilus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nautilus leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Taric players can confidently pick into Nautilus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nautilus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Taric vs Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown

Taric wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Taric
1.1Nautilus
Taric 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
298Taric
390Nautilus
Nautilus heavily out-damages Taric by 93 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Taric should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nautilus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,957Taric
8,769Nautilus
Taric and Nautilus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 188 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.7Taric
2.5Nautilus
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Taric, with 0.8 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. Taric should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,617Taric
1,582Nautilus
Taric and Nautilus have comparable sustain profiles, with only 35 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Taric Build Against Nautilus

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Taric needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taric against Nautilus are Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter and Frozen Heart. This combination gives Taric an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nautilus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Taric vs Nautilus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Taric
53.2%
+6.4% advantage
Taric early game win rateTaric53.2%
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus46.8%
Late Game
Taric
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Taric late game win rateTaric60.0%
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus40.0%

Taric dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.2% win rate — a 6.4 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Taric can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Taric is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Taric, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Taric holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nautilus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Taric Runes Against Nautilus

Resolve rune tree - Taric primary runes vs NautilusResolve
Guardian - best Taric rune vs NautilusFont of Life - best Taric rune vs NautilusBone Plating - best Taric rune vs NautilusRevitalize - best Taric rune vs Nautilus
Precision rune tree - Taric secondary runes vs NautilusPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Taric rune vs NautilusPresence of Mind - best Taric rune vs Nautilus
58.3% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Taric to press their advantage against Nautilus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Taric matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Taric'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 Taric build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Taric matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.91%1101.22708,34162.3%40.4%
56.52%921.22988,95753.2%60.0%
57.47%871.22698,32165.1%50.0%
56.67%601.22418,57539.3%71.9%
54.39%571.32459,28852.2%55.9%
46.30%541.32488,87152.4%42.4%
50.98%511.22648,63852.2%50.0%
44.00%501.12328,29646.1%41.7%
46.15%391.22228,36737.5%52.2%
70.27%371.33418,20680.0%58.8%
54.29%351.22818,85660.0%50.0%
50.00%321.32618,72241.2%60.0%
61.29%311.32569,00950.0%68.4%
70.97%311.22948,34773.3%68.8%
53.33%301.43129,66250.0%55.0%
66.67%271.43199,40657.1%76.9%
44.44%271.23108,68538.5%50.0%
48.15%271.12259,07845.5%50.0%
65.38%261.22799,08166.7%64.3%
52.00%251.12458,13157.1%45.5%
44.00%251.22598,54028.6%63.6%
33.33%241.32339,45925.0%37.5%
37.50%241.52177,72933.3%44.4%
56.52%231.42317,77941.7%72.7%
59.09%221.32468,47538.5%88.9%
52.38%211.32348,49254.5%50.0%
38.89%181.22378,80550.0%30.0%
47.06%171.22369,33666.7%36.4%
68.75%161.23099,40457.1%77.8%
73.33%151.22688,87166.7%77.8%
30.77%131.32557,46328.6%33.3%
41.67%121.22297,97737.5%50.0%
30.00%101.22577,00428.6%33.3%
50.00%101.42677,72750.0%50.0%
37.50%81.22718,18850.0%25.0%
25.00%81.32467,43314.3%100.0%
42.86%71.02788,2830.0%60.0%
42.86%71.92957,53950.0%33.3%
33.33%61.534110,5040.0%40.0%
83.33%61.12649,464100.0%80.0%
0.00%60.92187,4370.0%0.0%
60.00%52.040610,8890.0%60.0%
60.00%51.42589,76575.0%0.0%
20.00%51.12428,5220.0%33.3%
40.00%51.132710,690100.0%25.0%
80.00%51.32328,047100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.13249,2030.0%66.7%

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Taric vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Taric do against Nautilus in League of Legends?

Taric wins the Taric vs Nautilus matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to Nautilus's 43.5%, a 13.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 92 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Taric do against Nautilus in the early game?

In the early game, Taric has the advantage against Nautilus with a 53.2% win rate versus 46.8%. Taric players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Taric do against Nautilus in the late game?

In the late game, Taric takes over the Taric vs Nautilus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Taric scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Taric vs Nautilus matchup?

Taric wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 56.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 13.0 percentage point advantage means Taric is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 92 games analyzed.

What is the best Taric build against Nautilus?

The best Taric build against Nautilus includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter, Frozen Heart 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 Taric runes against Nautilus?

The best Taric runes against Nautilus use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.3% win rate in the Taric vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Taric counter Nautilus?

Yes, Taric has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 56.5% win rate. Taric strongly counters Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Taric against Nautilus?

When playing Taric against Nautilus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.