Nautilus vs Sona SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Nautilus vs Sona SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nautilus into Sonamedium

Overview

Control brush to threaten hook angles and deny Sona's safe poke windows.
Enable ADC follow-up by layering passive root after landing for strong lockdown.
Use engage pressure to create thin waves that limit Sona's poke and healing impact.

Trading pattern

Threaten from brush and only engage when ADC can immediately follow.
Hold for targets dodging to guarantee lockdown and secure kills.
Avoid engaging into large waves or when is on cooldown to prevent punish.

Danger windows

Respect Sona's level 6 stun which punishes overcommit and can stop engages.
Avoid engaging without ADC follow-up as missed creates a large punish window.
Watch for empowered poke and healing that sustain her ADC during poke trades.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing plus passive root with ADC follow-up for kill pressure.
Deny Sona's brush access to reduce her poke safety and healing trades.
Crash wave early to open roam windows while ensuring ADC safety behind minions.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks plus passive root, enabling strong all-in with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 adds shield and slow, improving engage safety and peel for ADC.
Level 6 ultimate forces fights with point-and-click knockup, enabling picks or disengage.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and hook pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning.
Roam after crashing wave with vision setup to pressure mid and secure dragon.
Use to start fights where ADC can follow up for guaranteed lockdown and kills.

Tactical tip

For Nautilus vs Sona, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jul 4, 2026