Maokai & Kalista vs Ezreal & Nautilus
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: Ezreal + Nautilus wins due to Nautilus Q engage threat and Ezreal's safe poke damage.
- Post-6: You gain significant power with R engage potential, but they still maintain advantage through Nautilus R lockdown and Ezreal's mobility.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for W engage when Nautilus misses Q or is out of position, then follow with Q knockup for Kalista to stack spears.
- Your E bushes provide vision control and zone control, forcing them to respect your engage range.
Wave Control/Roaming
- You should roam frequently after level 6 since your lane lacks kill pressure against Ezreal's mobility.
- Optimal timings are when Kalista has wave control and after successful recalls with vision control items.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't engage with W when Nautilus has Q or R available, as his follow-up CC chains you before Kalista can capitalize on your engage.
- Avoid staying in lane post-6 without roam opportunities, as Ezreal's mobility and Nautilus peel make kills nearly impossible - your value is in map pressure and setting up plays elsewhere with R.
Enhanced by Anonymous
on 12/01/2025