Taric vs Nautilus Support Matchup
Taric Support wins 56.9% of 1,608 Low Elo games against Nautilus Support, +1.9 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 Taric is favored
Taric can withstand and turn around Nautilus's melee engage: Bravado(P) helps him cycle spells, Starlight's Touch(Q) sustains the trade, and Cosmic Radiance(R) can blunt the follow-up. Taric players specifically describe him as winning lane against Nautilus.
How to play as Taric
Hold Dazzle(E) until Nautilus commits with Dredge Line(Q); the close-range follow-up gives Taric a more reliable chance to land the delayed stun.
Use Cosmic Radiance(R) to support a planned counter-engage rather than waiting until a carry is already caught; the invulnerability arrives after a delay.
Bravado(P) reduces Taric's spell cooldowns, and its empowered attacks generate Starlight's Touch(Q) charges, letting him sustain a close trade after Nautilus commits.
Cosmic Radiance(R) grants nearby allies temporary invulnerability after a delay, so it can blunt Nautilus's follow-up but needs to be timed before the damage lands.
How to play as Nautilus
When Taric is in range, look for his carry instead of forcing a long fight into Taric's sustain and counter-engage.
Sources
These notes come from r/taricmains, checked against the champions' abilities.