Mel & Swain vs Samira & Nautilus
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 all-ins due to Samira's mobility and Nautilus hook engage potential overwhelming your early damage.
- At level 6, you gain significant advantage with R execute potential, but Samira's R can still outdamage you in close combat if she gets on top of you.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q poke when Samira is farming, then follow up with E root when she's slowed or engaged by Swain's E.
- Save W to reflect Samira's Q projectiles back at her, creating favorable trades where she takes her own damage plus your abilities.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push waves with Q to maintain range advantage and prevent Samira from freezing near her tower.
- Keep the wave in center or slightly pushed to give yourself escape routes from Nautilus engages while maintaining poke pressure.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W on Nautilus hook since it's not a projectile - save it specifically for Samira's Q or other projectiles.
- Avoid using E aggressively without vision of jungle ganks since you have no escape tools once committed.
Created on 11/26/2025
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