Aatrox - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Aatroxvs Nocturne

CFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aatrox vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Aatrox based on 13 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.

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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.

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Aatrox - 38.5% win rate in this matchup
Aatrox
38.5% WR
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Nocturne vs Aatrox matchup - 61.5% win rate
Nocturne
61.5% WR

Who Wins the Aatrox vs Nocturne Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Aatrox vs Nocturne matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 13
38.5%
Win Rate
61.5%
0.9
CS / min
0.8
658
DMG / min
664
10,101
Gold / game
10,141
603
Heal / min
500
926
DMG Mitigated / min
779
0.6
CC / min
5.3
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Aatrox vs Nocturne Matchup Summary

The Aatrox vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Aatrox's 38.5%, giving Nocturne a 23.1 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 4.7s 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

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Aatrox in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Aatrox, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Aatrox
0.8Nocturne
Aatrox and Nocturne farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
658Aatrox
664Nocturne
Damage output is virtually even between Aatrox and Nocturne, with only 6 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,101Aatrox
10,141Nocturne
Aatrox and Nocturne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 40 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Aatrox
5.3Nocturne
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Aatrox, with 4.7 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nocturne far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Aatrox should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,529Aatrox
1,279Nocturne
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 250 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aatrox can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nocturne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nocturne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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. 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

Early Game
Aatrox
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox71.4%
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne28.6%
Late Game
Nocturne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox0.0%
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne100.0%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nocturne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Aatrox. Extended games heavily favor Nocturne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aatrox must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nocturne reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nocturne survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Aatrox Runes Against Nocturne

Precision rune tree - Aatrox primary runes vs NocturnePrecision
Conqueror - best Aatrox rune vs NocturneTriumph - best Aatrox rune vs NocturneLegend: Haste - best Aatrox rune vs NocturneLast Stand - best Aatrox rune vs Nocturne
Inspiration rune tree - Aatrox secondary runes vs NocturneInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Aatrox rune vs NocturneMagical Footwear - best Aatrox rune vs Nocturne
50.0% WR

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 26.14. 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.

Aatrox matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.27%555.689611,48444.4%48.6%
43.59%395.878510,98526.7%54.2%
54.05%376.482011,54168.8%42.9%
47.22%366.292510,98146.1%47.8%
45.71%356.183810,95264.3%33.3%
41.18%346.384412,30546.1%38.1%
40.63%326.172010,96935.3%46.7%
78.57%286.71,35711,85591.7%68.8%
46.43%285.886312,45633.3%52.6%
29.63%275.671510,41011.1%38.9%
33.33%246.782511,28133.3%33.3%
69.57%236.287212,01366.7%71.4%
71.43%215.893410,73690.0%54.5%
40.00%205.992811,07933.3%45.5%
40.00%205.988210,75533.3%45.5%
52.63%195.91,23412,43962.5%45.5%
52.63%195.51,03512,09037.5%63.6%
50.00%186.374411,30844.4%55.6%
56.25%166.21,05312,19660.0%54.5%
50.00%161.167410,63550.0%50.0%
31.25%165.26148,12133.3%28.6%
56.25%165.873311,31466.7%50.0%
81.25%166.281011,99666.7%84.6%
62.50%166.181411,51250.0%75.0%
40.00%151.378911,18220.0%50.0%
40.00%156.682111,0710.0%54.5%
60.00%155.31,00113,11466.7%58.3%
13.33%156.17438,48722.2%0.0%
50.00%142.679911,09037.5%66.7%
50.00%146.295313,37475.0%40.0%
42.86%146.290110,53628.6%57.1%
50.00%146.21,06413,08633.3%54.5%
69.23%135.31,01510,45875.0%60.0%
61.54%134.572212,328100.0%54.5%
53.85%136.083313,0270.0%63.6%
38.46%130.965810,10171.4%0.0%
50.00%126.064611,51925.0%62.5%
41.67%125.498712,22225.0%50.0%
50.00%126.392713,58875.0%37.5%
54.55%115.880711,15960.0%50.0%
54.55%116.391111,85275.0%42.9%
70.00%101.294313,37833.3%85.7%
50.00%106.39409,18833.3%75.0%
40.00%102.169311,46540.0%40.0%
40.00%105.486010,1600.0%66.7%
30.00%100.772610,28225.0%33.3%
66.67%91.978311,47160.0%75.0%
66.67%93.577710,998100.0%40.0%
77.78%96.295613,13366.7%83.3%
44.44%95.584512,44633.3%50.0%
25.00%82.884510,74833.3%20.0%
50.00%85.71,16112,73650.0%50.0%
50.00%81.382215,203100.0%33.3%
71.43%72.087011,91280.0%50.0%
42.86%74.679611,07540.0%50.0%
42.86%75.48889,46825.0%66.7%
28.57%75.49766,8730.0%66.7%
57.14%76.484613,04266.7%50.0%
28.57%75.672310,56033.3%25.0%
28.57%71.298714,0340.0%33.3%
57.14%75.198111,136100.0%50.0%
66.67%64.71,05310,994100.0%33.3%
66.67%61.676512,08733.3%100.0%
16.67%63.072311,7660.0%25.0%
50.00%65.65987,30050.0%50.0%
66.67%61.979314,18666.7%66.7%
40.00%52.069410,91550.0%33.3%
80.00%50.786213,209100.0%75.0%

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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 61.5% win rate compared to Aatrox's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Aatrox do against Nocturne in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Nocturne with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. 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 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. 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 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 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. 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 50.0% 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 38.5% 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.