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Nautilus vs Vel'Koz SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nautilus vs Vel'Koz

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush to threaten (Q) hook angles and deny Vel'Koz's poke setup.
Enable ADC follow-up by layering passive root and saving (R) for reliable lockdown.
Prioritize engage windows when wave is thin and ADC can safely follow your initiation.

Trading pattern

Threaten (Q) from brush and only engage when ADC can immediately follow up.
Hold (R) to lock down targets who can dodge (Q), ensuring kill pressure.
Avoid engaging into large minion waves that block your hook angle and ADC access.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) split poke angles that can zone your ADC from wave control.
Avoid engaging when (E) knockup is available to counter your initiation.
Beware of (R) channel during fights; avoid giving clean angles for lockdown.

Early game

Win level 2 race to secure first engage with (Q) plus passive root.
Deny Vel'Koz vision in brush to reduce his poke angles and force safer positioning.
Crash wave after winning trades to open roam timer and secure river vision for dragon setup.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) plus passive root for strong engage and ADC follow-up.
Level 3 adds (W) shield and (E) slow, enhancing trades and peel for your ADC.
Level 6 (R) guarantees knockup lockdown, enabling decisive all-ins or peel windows.

Win conditions

Use brush control and (Q) threat to create pick opportunities and deny enemy ADC positioning.
Roam after crashing wave with ADC safety to secure river vision and dragon priority.
Convert (R) lockdown into favorable 2v2 fights enabling your ADC to burst immobile targets.

Tip: For Nautilus vs Vel'Koz, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup