Darius vs Nautilus
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win all 1v1s from levels 1-3 through superior base damage and Hemorrhage stacking potential against Nautilus's limited early damage.
- At level 6, you maintain dominance as your R can execute through his W shield and your sustained damage output remains higher.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is to bait out his Q hook, then immediately E to pull him back when he tries to disengage after his combo.
- Use W to slow him down and land your Q outer ring for maximum damage and healing while he's locked in extended combat.
Wave Control
- Push the wave early to establish level advantages and deny Nautilus farm under tower, as his waveclear is poor without items.
- Maintain a slow push to build up minion advantages for stronger all-ins when your wave crashes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your E pull on his W shield as it negates much of your follow-up damage potential.
- Avoid fighting in large minion waves early game, as Nautilus can use the minions to extend his Q range and potentially escape your kill pressure.
Created on 11/24/2025
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