Who Wins
- Pre-6: Tristana-Nautilus wins through superior all-in potential with hook-bomb combos that you cannot reliably counter.
- Post-6: The matchup remains difficult as Tristana's R displaces your ADC even through your R shield and knockup immunity.
Synergy & Trading
- Use E-Q poke combos when Nautilus is out of Q range, then W your ADC for attack speed to maximize their Q stack damage.
- Save your R for when Nautilus engages, as the knockup and shield are crucial for surviving their burst.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Avoid roaming against this lane - Nautilus can easily engage 2v1 on your immobile ADC without your peel.
- Stay in lane to provide constant protection and look for jungle skirmishes only when the enemy bot lane has recalled.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use W speed boost aggressively for trades - save it defensively to help your ADC escape Nautilus engages.
- Avoid face-checking brushes or river without vision, as Nautilus Q from fog of war can instantly kill your ADC.
Created on 01/09/2026
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