Ashe vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use and autos to apply slows, enabling ADC follow-up and poke pressure.
Deny Nautilus brush control to reduce his hook angles and protect ADC access.
Control lane space to keep the wave just outside tower range, maximizing poke and pick threat.

hook combined with passive root creates long lockdown; avoid stepping near brush without vision.
His knockup cannot be dodged once cast; respect cooldown to prevent forced flashes or deaths.
Nautilus is most dangerous at level 2 and 6; avoid overextending without or support peel ready.

Level 2 unlocks Nautilus's hook plus root, so respect engage timing and back off if ADC cannot follow.
Level 6 enables Ashe to start picks; use it with support follow-up for dragon or turret setups.
First marksman item increases sustained slow pressure; take longer trades only with peel and slows active.

Convert lane control into ADC access by maintaining slows and denying enemy ADC positioning.
Use pick threat to force Nautilus and ADC to play behind minions and reduce their wave pressure.
Ward river and dragon area to prepare for objective fights where Ashe's slows and enable strong teamfight entry.

Tactical tip

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