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Nautilus vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath

Nautilus vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten (Q) hooks and layer passive root for lockdown.
Prioritize engage windows where ADC can follow up quickly to punish Xerath's immobility.
Deny Xerath's poke by controlling lane space and protecting ADC access near river vision.

Trading pattern

Threaten (Q) from brush but avoid hooking into large waves that block angles.
Save (R) to guarantee lockdown on targets dodging (Q), enabling your ADC to burst.
Hold peel cooldowns until Xerath commits (E) stun or (R) ultimate for safer engages.

Danger windows

(E) stun is his key peel tool; respect its cooldown before engaging.
When Xerath charges (Q), avoid stepping into poke range to protect ADC access.
Post level 6, (R) increases enemy follow-up range; hold engage until ADC is ready.

Early game

Win the level 2 race to enable strong (Q) plus passive lockdown for ADC follow-up.
Keep wave thin to create easy hook angles from brush and deny Xerath safe poke range.
Ward river early to track Xerath's potential roams and secure ADC safety during wave crashes.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) plus passive root, enabling strong all-in threat with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants (W) shield and (E) slow, improving engage safety and peel for ADC.
Level 6 (R) allows guaranteed knockup to start fights or punish Xerath's immobility.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and hook threat into denied Xerath ADC positioning and easy kills.
Roam after crashing wave with ADC safe to pressure mid and secure river vision.
Use (R) to initiate fights around dragon or objectives, ensuring ADC follow-up locks priority targets.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup