Hwei vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Nautilus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use long-range poke and flexible (E) CC to control brush and deny Nautilus's engage angle.
Prioritize ADC access by positioning to shield and disrupt Nautilus's hook follow-up.
Maintain river vision to track Nautilus's roam timer and protect mid and dragon setups.

Trading pattern

Control space with (Q) poke and hold (E) CC defensively to counter Nautilus's engage.
Deny brush access to limit Nautilus's hook angles and reduce ADC lockdown risk.
Save (W) shields for peel when Nautilus commits (Q) or (R) to protect ADC follow-up.

Danger windows

When Nautilus controls brush, your ADC is vulnerable to (Q) hook into root lockdown.
After Nautilus lands (Q), your ADC can be burst if peel (W) or (E) CC is on cooldown.
(R) ultimate cannot be sidestepped; avoid giving clean engage angles or positioning mistakes.

Early game

Contest level 2 only if ADC can follow Nautilus's hook plus passive root engage.
Hold brush control to prevent Nautilus from setting up surprise (Q) angles on your ADC.
Use wave pressure to create safe poke windows and delay Nautilus's all-in attempts.

Power spikes

Level 2: (Q) plus passive root unlocks strong all-in, respect timing and hold peel.
Level 3: Full spellbook options increase Hwei's poke and CC versatility, use to control lane space.
Level 6: (R) enables all-in or defensive resets, track (R) to avoid forced engages.

Win conditions

Convert poke and (E) CC into denied enemy ADC positioning and safe ADC follow-up.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows, placing deep river vision to track Nautilus's movements.
Leverage level 6 all-in threat with (R) to force fights favorable for your ADC and secure dragon setups.