Aatroxvs Nocturne
Aatrox vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nocturne wins with a 55.2% win rate (+10.3%) over Aatrox based on 29 games. Aatrox wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aatrox vs Nocturne matchup.
Aatrox Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aatrox performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Aatrox vs Nocturne Matchup?
Aatrox vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Aatrox vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Aatrox's 44.8%, giving Nocturne a 10.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aatrox controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aatrox needs to press advantages before Nocturne reaches their power spikes, while Nocturne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 5.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aatrox players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nocturne overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Aatrox vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Aatrox is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aatrox holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Aatrox Build Against Nocturne
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Aatrox needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aatrox against Nocturne are Hubris, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Aatrox an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nocturne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aatrox vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aatrox50.0%
Nocturne50.0%Aatrox38.5%Nocturne61.5%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Aatrox and Nocturne, with Aatrox holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Nocturne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Aatrox. Extended games heavily favor Nocturne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Aatrox has the edge early, but Nocturne gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Aatrox Runes Against Nocturne
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Aatrox the best tools to compete against Nocturne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Aatrox matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Aatrox's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.33% | 150 | 6.4 | 848 | 11,365 | 44.9% | 60.5% | |
| 45.39% | 141 | 5.9 | 772 | 11,603 | 54.0% | 38.5% | |
| 49.58% | 119 | 5.9 | 847 | 11,019 | 41.8% | 56.3% | |
| 44.92% | 118 | 5.9 | 851 | 12,171 | 58.1% | 37.3% | |
| 53.40% | 103 | 6.0 | 752 | 11,316 | 60.5% | 48.3% | |
| 55.45% | 101 | 6.1 | 905 | 10,748 | 55.4% | 55.6% | |
| 48.78% | 82 | 5.8 | 768 | 11,309 | 47.4% | 50.0% | |
| 56.79% | 81 | 6.1 | 1,211 | 11,155 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 45.95% | 74 | 6.2 | 800 | 10,856 | 43.9% | 48.5% | |
| 44.59% | 74 | 6.5 | 889 | 11,017 | 47.1% | 42.5% | |
| 36.62% | 71 | 5.7 | 856 | 11,394 | 24.2% | 47.4% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 6.7 | 1,096 | 12,203 | 58.6% | 46.3% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 6.2 | 881 | 11,000 | 53.3% | 47.4% | |
| 25.00% | 64 | 5.8 | 851 | 10,340 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 6.7 | 1,010 | 11,428 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 5.4 | 811 | 11,219 | 56.7% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 55 | 5.5 | 800 | 11,820 | 52.9% | 55.3% | |
| 55.56% | 54 | 6.0 | 1,044 | 11,597 | 60.0% | 51.7% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 6.4 | 746 | 10,492 | 55.2% | 50.0% | |
| 42.00% | 50 | 6.2 | 772 | 11,371 | 43.5% | 40.7% | |
| 67.35% | 49 | 6.5 | 762 | 10,802 | 76.9% | 56.5% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 6.1 | 965 | 11,662 | 73.7% | 36.7% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 6.4 | 714 | 10,587 | 52.0% | 26.1% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 5.5 | 954 | 12,421 | 52.9% | 43.3% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 6.0 | 788 | 11,251 | 58.3% | 40.9% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 6.5 | 806 | 10,268 | 46.1% | 60.0% | |
| 37.78% | 45 | 5.9 | 825 | 11,682 | 46.7% | 33.3% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 5.0 | 779 | 10,371 | 44.4% | 38.9% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 6.4 | 1,103 | 10,508 | 51.7% | 43.8% | |
| 37.21% | 43 | 5.9 | 768 | 10,392 | 47.8% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 42 | 6.4 | 787 | 11,638 | 31.3% | 26.9% | |
| 63.41% | 41 | 6.6 | 899 | 11,928 | 61.9% | 65.0% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 6.1 | 715 | 9,956 | 44.0% | 46.7% | |
| 35.00% | 40 | 6.0 | 692 | 9,524 | 52.0% | 6.7% | |
| 64.10% | 39 | 2.6 | 793 | 12,927 | 70.6% | 59.1% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 3.2 | 788 | 11,624 | 44.4% | 47.4% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 5.6 | 885 | 12,034 | 41.2% | 70.0% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 6.0 | 862 | 10,930 | 52.6% | 27.8% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 5.4 | 621 | 9,783 | 23.5% | 47.4% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 6.3 | 876 | 11,471 | 70.6% | 50.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.0 | 949 | 11,785 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 6.3 | 796 | 10,475 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 4.4 | 662 | 11,067 | 46.7% | 35.3% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 2.0 | 789 | 11,999 | 66.7% | 41.2% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.3 | 846 | 12,402 | 38.5% | 47.1% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.4 | 798 | 12,326 | 62.5% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 5.3 | 658 | 10,269 | 23.1% | 52.9% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.7 | 804 | 12,256 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 0.9 | 750 | 12,418 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.2 | 774 | 12,249 | 57.1% | 46.7% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 2.2 | 906 | 13,819 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.3 | 618 | 11,635 | 46.1% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 3.8 | 718 | 11,637 | 45.5% | 43.8% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 5.9 | 833 | 12,064 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.9 | 922 | 12,368 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 980 | 10,152 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 787 | 11,477 | 70.6% | 62.5% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 3.3 | 800 | 12,129 | 72.7% | 41.7% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.4 | 901 | 11,302 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 2.1 | 719 | 11,244 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.0 | 841 | 11,315 | 16.7% | 38.5% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 6.4 | 654 | 9,908 | 44.4% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 2.3 | 998 | 12,502 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.7 | 925 | 12,066 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 0.7 | 727 | 9,975 | 42.9% | 0.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.4 | 622 | 8,126 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.5 | 773 | 12,387 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 0.9 | 869 | 13,432 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.9 | 885 | 12,008 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.8 | 665 | 10,585 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.8 | 822 | 13,435 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.3 | 909 | 13,389 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.2 | 819 | 11,542 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.7 | 712 | 12,375 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 974 | 11,568 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 838 | 14,119 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.4 | 1,018 | 12,809 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 824 | 14,488 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.1 | 715 | 11,411 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 5.9 | 680 | 12,747 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.8 | 568 | 10,977 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.8 | 789 | 10,571 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 4.1 | 558 | 10,457 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.4 | 1,286 | 16,291 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.2 | 811 | 12,769 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.5 | 844 | 12,067 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.9 | 1,185 | 9,541 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.8 | 657 | 13,104 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 811 | 9,497 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.5 | 728 | 12,971 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.8 | 944 | 11,333 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.2 | 776 | 14,307 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 752 | 14,088 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 704 | 13,186 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 720 | 10,782 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 819 | 9,998 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 875 | 14,490 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 809 | 12,623 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 700 | 11,959 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 616 | 9,267 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 712 | 13,101 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 741 | 11,144 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
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Aatrox vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aatrox do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Aatrox vs Nocturne matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to Aatrox's 44.8%, a 10.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Aatrox do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Nocturne with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aatrox do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Aatrox vs Nocturne matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aatrox vs Nocturne matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 55.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.3 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.
What is the best Aatrox build against Nocturne?
The best Aatrox build against Nocturne includes Hubris, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aatrox runes against Nocturne?
The best Aatrox runes against Nocturne use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aatrox vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aatrox counter Nocturne?
No, Aatrox struggles against Nocturne with only a 44.8% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Aatrox players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.
How do I play Aatrox against Nocturne?
When playing Aatrox against Nocturne, play cautiously and avoid Nocturne's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nocturne has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.