Thresh - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
6.5%
Ban Rate
7.0%

Threshvs Nautilus

ASupportTank
Patch26.17
Games6,549
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 9, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Thresh vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Thresh wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Nautilus based on 405 games. Thresh holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Thresh build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Thresh vs Nautilus matchup.

Thresh Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Thresh 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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Thresh - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Thresh
53.3% WR
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Nautilus vs Thresh matchup - 46.7% win rate
Nautilus
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Thresh vs Nautilus Matchup?

Thresh wins the Thresh vs Nautilus matchup
Winner
Thresh
Matches: 405
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
366
DMG / min
357
8,937
Gold / game
8,723
110
Heal / min
97
1,054
DMG Mitigated / min
1,493
1.6
CC / min
2.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
56.4%
Late Game WR
43.6%

Thresh vs Nautilus Matchup Summary

The Thresh vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 405 recent matches analyzed, Thresh wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 46.7%, giving Thresh a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Thresh 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 of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Thresh 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.

Small sampleBased on 405 matches. This is a small sample, so these numbers show a direction rather than a reliable figure.

Thresh vs Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown

Thresh wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

Thresh is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Thresh holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and gold lead at 15 minutes, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Thresh
1.1Nautilus
Thresh and Nautilus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
366Thresh
357Nautilus
Damage output is virtually even between Thresh and Nautilus, with only 9 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
8,937Thresh
8,723Nautilus
Thresh and Nautilus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 214 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Thresh
2.4Nautilus
Nautilus provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Thresh, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nautilus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Gold lead at 15 min
+80Thresh
-80Nautilus
Thresh is ahead by 80 gold at 15 minutes on average, measured over 292 games.
Healing
110Thresh
97Nautilus
Thresh and Nautilus heal similar amounts, only 13 HP/min apart. Anti-heal is not a priority in this matchup.
Durability
1,054Thresh
1,493Nautilus
Nautilus mitigates 438 more damage per minute than Thresh through shields and resistances, so Nautilus can take slightly longer trades. This is durability, not healing: anti-heal does nothing against it.

Thresh vs Nautilus at 15 Minutes

At 15 minutes Thresh leads Nautilus by 80 gold, 0.4 CS and 76 experience on average, with Thresh at 1.2 kills and Nautilus at 1.2 kills. Based on 292 games with a 15-minute timeline.

Gold difference
+80Thresh
-80Nautilus
CS difference
+0.4Thresh
-0.4Nautilus
XP difference
+76Thresh
-76Nautilus
Small sampleBased on 292 matches. This is a small sample, so these numbers show a direction rather than a reliable figure.

Best Thresh Build Against Nautilus

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 13 of 173 Thresh games against Nautilus carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Thresh's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Thresh
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Thresh early game win rateThresh50.0%
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus50.0%
Late Game
Thresh
56.4%
+12.8% advantage
Thresh late game win rateThresh56.4%
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus43.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Thresh and Nautilus, with Thresh 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.

Thresh is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.4% win rate — 12.8 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Thresh, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Thresh 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 Thresh Runes Against Nautilus

Resolve rune tree - Thresh primary runes vs NautilusResolve
Guardian - best Thresh rune vs NautilusFont of Life - best Thresh rune vs NautilusBone Plating - best Thresh rune vs NautilusUnflinching - best Thresh rune vs Nautilus
Inspiration rune tree - Thresh secondary runes vs NautilusInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Thresh rune vs NautilusCosmic Insight - best Thresh rune vs Nautilus
53.6% WR

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


Thresh matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Thresh'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 Thresh build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

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Thresh vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Thresh do against Nautilus in League of Legends?

Thresh wins the Thresh vs Nautilus matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 405 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.

How does Thresh do against Nautilus in the early game?

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

How does Thresh do against Nautilus in the late game?

In the late game, Thresh takes over the Thresh vs Nautilus matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to 43.6%. Thresh scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Thresh vs Nautilus matchup?

Thresh wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Thresh is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 405 games analyzed.

What is the best Thresh build against Nautilus?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Thresh against Nautilus yet. Use Thresh's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Nautilus.

What are the best Thresh runes against Nautilus?

The best Thresh runes against Nautilus use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.6% win rate in the Thresh vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Thresh counter Nautilus?

Yes, Thresh has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 53.3% win rate. Thresh strongly counters Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.

How do I play Thresh against Nautilus?

When playing Thresh 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.