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Nautilus Support Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
the Titan of the Depths · Tank damageTankSupportVanguardSupport
Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Nautilus against any opponent at any level.
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Nautilus build and runes (Support, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Jak'Sho, The Protean
- Plated Steelcaps
- Sterak's Gage
- Warmog's Armor
- Heartsteel
- Dead Man's Plate
Start: Doran's Shield, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Resolve · keystone Grasp of the Undying
Demolish, Conditioning, Overgrowth
Secondary: Hextech Flashtraption, Triple Tonic
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > E > W
Nautilus is classified Tank (durability-first); itemization computed from Jak'Sho, The Protean + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Nautilus base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 646 | 58.0 | 39.0 | 32.0 | 0.706 |
| Level 6 | 1,041 | 71.0 | 58.6 | 40.1 | 0.734 |
| Level 11 | 1,524 | 87.0 | 82.4 | 50.0 | 0.768 |
| Level 18 | 2,346 | 114.1 | 123.2 | 66.8 | 0.826 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Nautilus ability damage per rank
Q — Dredge Line magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 85 | 130 | 175 | 220 | 265 |
| Cooldown (s) | 14.0 | 13.0 | 12.0 | 11.0 | 10.0 |
Scaling: 90/90/90/90/90% AP.
Nautilus Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 85.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 130.0 | 13.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 175.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 265.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 265.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 265.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 265.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 265.0 | 10.0s |
W — Titan's Wrath magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 |
| Cooldown (s) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
Scaling: 40/40/40/40/40% AP.
Nautilus W damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 30.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 40.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 50.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 12.0s |
E — Riptide magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 110 | 180 | 250 | 320 | 390 |
| Cooldown (s) | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
Scaling: 100/100/100/100/100% AP.
Nautilus E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 110.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 180.0 | 6.5s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 250.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 390.0 | 5.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 390.0 | 5.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 390.0 | 5.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 390.0 | 5.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 390.0 | 5.0s |
R — Depth Charge magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 125 | 175 | 225 |
| Cooldown (s) | 120.0 | 100.0 | 80.0 |
Scaling: 40/40/40% AP.
Nautilus R damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | rank 1 | 125.0 | 120.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 1 | 125.0 | 120.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 2 | 175.0 | 100.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 2 | 175.0 | 100.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 3 | 225.0 | 80.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 3 | 225.0 | 80.0s |
Nautilus ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Nautilus deals -5% damage and takes +10% damage on the Howling Abyss.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | -5% |
| Damage taken | +10% |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | — |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Nautilus build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Nautilus Support is Jak'Sho, The Protean, Plated Steelcaps, Sterak's Gage, Warmog's Armor, Heartsteel, Dead Man's Plate, with Grasp of the Undying as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Nautilus have ARAM modifiers?
Yes. On ARAM Nautilus deals -5% damage and takes +10% damage.
How much damage does Nautilus's Dredge Line do?
Nautilus's Q (Dredge Line) has a base damage of 85/130/175/220/265 across its ranks and scales with 90/90/90/90/90% AP. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Nautilus have at level 18?
Nautilus has 2,346 base health, 123.2 armor and 66.8 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.