Pyke vs Nautilus SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use brush control and stealth to create unpredictable hook angles and deny Nautilus engage.
Prioritize roaming after wave crash to pressure mid and secure river vision against Nautilus roams.
Force fights when is down to reduce his engage threat and enable your ADC follow-up.

Hide threat in fog or brush, then pull targets into your ADC burst for maximum follow-up.
Hold stun for escape paths after engaging to trap enemies and prevent Nautilus counter-engage.
Avoid using without ADC follow-up to prevent leaving your ADC exposed to or passive root.

Respect hook and passive root combo when your ADC steps up near brush.
Avoid overextending when is available, as it guarantees lockdown and follow-up.
Be cautious during large waves where Nautilus can engage safely with his shield and slow from and .

Win the level 2 race with your and combo to set up early ADC burst.
Deny Nautilus brush control to limit his engage angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
Crash waves before roaming to keep your ADC safe from Nautilus's layered CC and follow-up.

Level 2 unlocks your plus stun combo, increasing kill threat with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants full kit and stealth, enhancing roam potential and brush control for pick setups.
Level 6 ultimate enables execute resets, turning messy fights in your favor when coordinated with your ADC.

Convert brush control and hook pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and kills.
Use roam timers after wave crashes to secure mid pressure and river vision for dragon setups.
Coordinate level 6 all-ins with your ADC to snowball fights using execute resets and create numbers advantages.

Tactical tip

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