Swain & Mel vs Samira & Nautilus
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 due to Nautilus's superior engage and Samira's burst damage overwhelming your sustain.
- Level 6 swings heavily in your favor with R sustain and AoE damage, especially when combined with Mel's execute potential on low enemies.
Synergy & Trading
- Use E pull to set up Mel's E root combo, creating extended CC chains that prevent Samira from using her mobility.
- Follow up with W placement on rooted targets, then Q for soul fragments to sustain through return damage.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam after shoving waves with Mel's Q waveclear, targeting mid lane around levels 4-6 when your E-W combo becomes reliable.
- Look for roams when Samira backs or when the wave is frozen in an unfavorable position for the enemy duo.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use E aggressively without accounting for Samira's W windwall blocking your pull - wait for her to use it or position to pull from unexpected angles.
- Avoid face-tanking Nautilus engage without R available since you lack early game durability.
Created on 11/26/2025
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