Soraka & Malzahar vs Samira & Nautilus
Bot Lane MatchupSoraka vs Samira (with Malzahar & Nautilus) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6 you lose most 2v2s due to your fragility against Nautilus engage and Samira's burst potential.
- Post-6 you have better sustain wars but still lose all-ins if Nautilus lands Q on either of you.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to poke and heal Malzahar while he pushes waves, then W him when he takes return damage.
- Save E for when Samira tries to engage with W or when Nautilus hooks to interrupt their follow-up.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Yes, roam when Malzahar has pushed waves and you have mana.
- Optimal timings are after helping him shove post-6, or when enemies recall and you have vision control.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't stand in Nautilus hook range without minions to block, as getting caught means certain death.
- Avoid using E too early in fights - save it for when Samira commits to her combo or Nautilus follows up on hooks.
Created on 04/27/2026
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