Build lane control from threat and wave timing

0:00–14:00; level-2 race, first recalls, dragon at 5:00 and grubs at 8:00

From the first wave through roughly 5:00, establish whether the lane is a level-2 pressure lane or a concede-and-punish lane. Stand where Dredge Line threatens the enemy’s last hit, but keep the minion wave between you and their counter-engage when the matchup makes a blind hook dangerous. If your duo reaches level 2 first, threaten the immediate root-and-damage sequence; if you are behind the race, give up the exposed minions rather than forcing an all-in. Crash before a recall or roam. Around dragon at 5:00 and grubs at 8:00, move only after the bot wave gives your ADC a playable reset or catch window.

Lane

Use the anchor as a threat before a cast

If the enemy bot lane is standing outside its minion wave, your wave is at least even, and Dredge Line can reach either a champion or terrain for a controlled exit, then threaten the hook rather than casting it on cooldown. In the first three waves, use the threat to deny space; commit only when your ADC can damage the target during the brief root and pull.

With Nautilus

• If Nautilus is showing Dredge Line threat in lane, keep your champion close enough to damage the pulled target but do not stand in the same line as the enemy’s counter-engage. When his passive root lands, use that short window for your damage, then disengage if the enemy survives rather than turning a catch into an extended fight.
• If Nautilus is moving first toward an objective, follow his vision timing rather than waiting at the pit. Arrive during the 60–90-second setup, help push the nearest wave, and attack targets he catches on the approach. If he misses the hook, hold your own engage until his next window instead of treating the miss as a command to fight.
• If the enemy dives your backline, play around Nautilus’ peel tools: let him use Staggering Blow, Riptide or Dredge Line on the diver while you damage the nearest safe target. If Depth Charge is available and your team has a clear target, group within follow-up range; if he is isolated, do not follow a hook that crosses beyond your damage.
• If your team is ahead, let Nautilus stand on the controlled side of the map and turn his catches into structures or objectives. If your team is behind, keep him between the enemy and your scaling carry, clear waves safely, and take a pick only when the enemy is separated or forced through your vision.