Nautilus & Jhin vs Caitlyn & Maokai
Bot Lane MatchupNautilus vs Caitlyn (with Jhin & Maokai) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: Slightly unfavorable due to Caitlyn's range advantage and Maokai's sustain, but your hook threat keeps trades even.
- Post-6: You gain kill pressure with R lockdown, but Maokai's R and W can still peel effectively for Caitlyn.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for Q hooks when Jhin lands W root or when enemies are trapped by minions.
- Follow up immediately with passive auto and E slow to maximize Jhin's damage window.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam when Jhin has wave control and fourth shot ready to deter dives.
- Best timings are after successful recalls or when mid lane is gankable around levels 4-6.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't hook through minions unless it's a guaranteed kill setup - Maokai can easily interrupt your engage.
- Avoid using Q aggressively when Maokai has W available to counter-engage.
Created on 02/13/2026
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