Braum vs Nautilus Support Matchup
Braum Support wins 54.0% of 5,997 Low Elo games against Nautilus Support, +1.4 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.
Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.
Why Braum is favored
Braum can stop Nautilus's main engage, Dredge Line, with Unbreakable, then use his passive and his ally's attacks to turn the attempted pick into a counter-engage. Players specifically identify Braum as one of Nautilus's strongest counters because he can block the hook and punish the follow-up.
Measured in High Elo: Braum wins 1.9pp more often than expected over 6,808 games.
How to play as Braum
Raise Unbreakable(E) toward Nautilus's hook, then use Stand Behind Me(W) to reach your carry and help turn the engage with Q and passive stacks.
Unbreakable(E) intercepts and destroys the projectile from Nautilus's Dredge Line(Q), giving Braum a direct way to protect his carry from the hook.
If Nautilus commits, Braum can add Concussive Blows(P) stacks with his ally's attacks and turn the engage into a stun.
How to play as Nautilus
Do not throw Q into Braum's ready shield; wait for Unbreakable(E) to end or target another lane angle, then follow with your crowd control.
Sources
These notes come from r/summonerschool, checked against the champions' abilities.