Ashe vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ashe vs Nautilus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) 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.

Trading pattern

Hold (R) until support or ADC can follow up on the stun for reliable picks.
Use (W) slows to zone Nautilus and limit his engage angles from brush.
Avoid extended trades without (R) or support peel, as Nautilus can force all-ins.

Danger windows

(Q) hook combined with passive root creates long lockdown; avoid stepping near brush without vision.
His (R) 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 (R) or support peel ready.

Early game

Contest level 2 to avoid Nautilus's hook plus passive root combo.
Keep ADC near safe zone when wave is large to prevent Nautilus engage.
Use (E) for river vision to track Nautilus roam attempts and protect mid pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks Nautilus's hook plus root, so respect engage timing and back off if ADC cannot follow.
Level 6 (R) 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.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into ADC access by maintaining slows and denying enemy ADC positioning.
Use (R) 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 (R) enable strong teamfight entry.