Anivia vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Nautilus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (R) zoning to deny Nautilus engage angles and protect your ADC's space.
Control brush to limit Nautilus's hook angle and reduce enemy ADC follow-up.
Prioritize wave pressure and vision to secure safe roam windows and objective setup.

Trading pattern

Hold (Q) and (W) to punish missed Nautilus hooks and peel for your ADC.
Use (W) terrain to block Nautilus's engage paths and force unfavorable positioning.
Sync trades with ADC follow-up after landing (Q) stun to maximize lockdown and damage.

Danger windows

Nautilus's brush-controlled (Q) hook with passive root creates high all-in threat; avoid overextending.
Enemy ADC follow-up after Nautilus's engage amplifies danger; maintain spacing and peel readiness.
Missing your (Q) stun opens a large punish window for Nautilus to engage or roam.

Early game

Hold brush vision and deny Nautilus brush control to protect ADC from (Q) hook.
Coordinate level 2 with ADC to avoid Nautilus's early engage and passive root layering.
Use wave crashes to create roam opportunities while ensuring ADC safety and vision in river.

Power spikes

After level 2, (Q) plus passive root enable strong engage; respect this window.
At level 6, (R) forces all-in fights; prepare (R) zoning and ADC peel accordingly.
Post first mana/AP item, use improved (Q) and (R) pressure to control lane and force enemy cooldowns.

Win conditions

Convert wave control and (R) zoning into denied enemy ADC positioning and safe ADC access.
Use brush denial and vision to prevent Nautilus hook angles and enable safe ADC aggression.
Time roams after wave crashes with ADC safe to pressure mid and secure dragon vision and setup.