Ornn vs Nautilus
Top Lane MatchupOrnn vs Nautilus TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win most 1v1s pre-6 through your W Brittle application followed by E knockup, as Nautilus lacks the damage to match your trade combo.
- Post-6 you maintain the advantage since your R provides superior engage potential and damage compared to his single-target lockdown.
How to Trade
- Lead with W to apply Brittle at the end of the channel while being Unstoppable, then immediately E forward to knockup and proc the Brittle damage.
- You can also Q for terrain then E into it for extended knockup duration if Nautilus tries to disengage.
Wave Control
- Push early waves to establish priority since you outrade Nautilus in minions and can use your superior waveclear.
- Maintain slow pushes to build up minion advantages before looking for extended trades with your W-E combo.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your W channel on minions when Nautilus is in range to trade, as you lose your primary trading tool and Brittle application.
- Avoid using E without Brittle setup unless escaping, since the knockup alone doesn't provide enough damage to win trades.
Created on 01/23/2026
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