Nautilus & Samira vs Malzahar & Soraka

Nautilus
You
Samira
VS
Malzahar
Soraka

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6 you win most 2v2s if you land Q on either enemy, as your lockdown enables Samira's damage.
  • Post-6 you must be more careful of Malzahar R interrupting your engage, but still win if you can hook the correct target.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Engage with Q on the closer target, then immediately R the other enemy to prevent counterplay.
  • Use W and E to lock down targets while Samira stacks passive and deals damage.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • No, avoid roaming as your ADC needs protection from Malzahar's push and poke.
  • Your presence is crucial for preventing Soraka from freely poking and for enabling all-in opportunities.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't hook through minion waves blindly, as Malzahar's push makes this difficult and risky.
  • Avoid engaging when Malzahar has R available unless you can guarantee killing him first, as his suppress can turn fights completely.
Created on 04/27/2026
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