Galio vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Galio into Nautilusmedium

Overview

Use and to control short-range trades and protect your ADC from Nautilus engage.
Deny Nautilus brush control to reduce his hook angles and secure safer ADC positioning.
Push or hold mid-wave to create roam windows with for side fights and river control.

Hold and to punish Nautilus stepping too close for hook setups.
Sync engage cooldowns with your ADC to counter Nautilus's hook and passive root lockdown.
Use and passive for short poke, then retreat before Nautilus can engage from brush.

Respect Nautilus's hook plus passive root combo when he controls brush and fog.
Avoid extended fights if or are on cooldown, losing key engage and peel tools.
Watch for Nautilus's level 6 ultimate which can lock down your ADC if unprotected.

Win the level 2 race by coordinating taunt and knock-up with your ADC's damage.
Deny Nautilus early brush access to limit his hook threat and reduce enemy ADC follow-up.
Crash the wave after level 2 to force Nautilus to stay lane and open roam opportunities.

Level 2 unlocks and for layered CC, enabling safer engages and peels.
First AP or durability item boosts survivability, allowing more confident trades and roams.
Level 6 expands map impact, letting you join fights or peel, forcing Nautilus to respect your presence.

Convert lane control into ADC access by denying Nautilus brush and hook angles.
Use to join side fights or protect your ADC during enemy all-ins or roams.
Set river vision and crash waves to create safe roam windows and secure dragon objectives.

Tactical tip

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