Braum & Samira vs Kai'Sa & Nautilus
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6 you lose most trades due to Nautilus's superior engage range and Kai'Sa's ability to follow up from safety.
- Post-6 the matchup becomes more even if you can land Q on priority targets, but Nautilus R still provides stronger initiation.
Synergy & Trading
- Focus on landing Q on Kai'Sa when she steps up for CS, then let Samira follow up for passive stacks.
- Use W to block Nautilus hooks and position aggressively only when your Q is available for counter-engage.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Avoid roaming unless you have a massive wave advantage, as Nautilus can easily engage on Samira during your absence.
- Your best roam windows are after successful recalls when the wave is pushing toward enemies.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use E prematurely against Nautilus poke - save it for blocking his R or Kai'Sa's W in teamfights.
- Never walk up without Q available, as Nautilus hook range exceeds your effective trading range significantly.
Created on 01/16/2026
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