Anivia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Aniviavs Nocturne

DMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,627,927
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Anivia vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nocturne wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Anivia based on 5 games. Anivia wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Anivia vs Nocturne matchup.

Anivia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Anivia 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.

Compare against an opponent
Nocturne - 40.0% win rateNocturne(40.0%)
Anivia - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Anivia
40.0% WR
VS
Nocturne vs Anivia matchup - 60.0% win rate
Nocturne
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Anivia vs Nocturne Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Anivia vs Nocturne matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.7
CS / min
5.4
879
DMG / min
738
12,553
Gold / game
11,703
176
Heal / min
300
612
DMG Mitigated / min
695
1.6
CC / min
4.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Anivia vs Nocturne Matchup Summary

The Anivia vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Anivia's 40.0%, giving Nocturne a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Anivia controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Anivia 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 3.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Anivia 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.

Anivia vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown

Anivia wins the laning phase against Nocturne in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Anivia
5.4Nocturne
Anivia significantly out-farms Nocturne by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Anivia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nocturne players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
879Anivia
738Nocturne
Anivia heavily out-damages Nocturne by 141 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nocturne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Anivia's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,553Anivia
11,703Nocturne
Anivia generates a commanding 850 more gold per game than Nocturne. This substantial economic advantage means Anivia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nocturne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.6Anivia
4.8Nocturne
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Anivia, with 3.2 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. Anivia should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
788Anivia
994Nocturne
Nocturne vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 206 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nocturne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Anivia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Anivia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Anivia Build Against Nocturne

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Anivia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Anivia against Nocturne are Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Anivia 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 Anivia vs Nocturne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Anivia
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Anivia early game win rateAnivia50.0%
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne50.0%
Late Game
Nocturne
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Anivia late game win rateAnivia33.3%
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Anivia and Nocturne, with Anivia 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Anivia. 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 — Anivia 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 Anivia Runes Against Nocturne

Sorcery rune tree - Anivia primary runes vs NocturneSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Anivia rune vs NocturneManaflow Band - best Anivia rune vs NocturneTranscendence - best Anivia rune vs NocturneScorch - best Anivia rune vs Nocturne
Precision rune tree - Anivia secondary runes vs NocturnePrecision
Coup de Grace - best Anivia rune vs NocturnePresence of Mind - best Anivia rune vs Nocturne
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Anivia the best tools to compete against Nocturne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Anivia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Anivia'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 Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Anivia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.88%1336.473211,24246.7%56.2%
45.31%1286.772311,75449.0%42.9%
44.07%1186.377110,94348.9%41.1%
43.10%1164.968111,56846.0%41.8%
47.66%1076.566510,96243.8%50.9%
50.96%1046.672310,66358.1%45.9%
48.98%986.267811,30055.9%45.3%
46.59%886.477512,08153.1%42.9%
53.57%846.675211,24354.3%53.1%
57.69%786.579811,42462.1%55.1%
50.67%756.569710,89948.6%52.5%
53.52%716.885610,91060.0%48.8%
45.71%704.674012,15440.0%48.0%
42.65%686.470611,85761.9%34.0%
50.00%682.25409,32750.0%50.0%
61.90%635.775911,92558.3%64.1%
42.62%616.576811,70440.9%43.6%
49.09%556.270710,54250.0%48.4%
52.73%556.682312,00750.0%54.0%
41.82%556.164511,34827.8%48.6%
43.14%516.373410,95646.1%40.0%
46.00%506.473810,57446.1%45.8%
45.83%486.575111,26440.0%48.5%
52.08%482.15699,87242.1%58.6%
47.83%465.465010,23454.5%41.7%
54.55%446.975310,91342.1%64.0%
59.09%446.762110,07066.7%52.2%
35.71%431.967310,52644.4%29.2%
57.14%426.482512,47847.4%65.2%
56.10%417.178111,42044.4%65.2%
48.78%416.680611,27535.0%61.9%
31.71%416.372211,80150.0%22.2%
50.00%406.674710,93750.0%50.0%
51.28%396.376711,19546.7%54.2%
56.41%396.565010,42956.3%56.5%
50.00%386.575510,86344.4%55.0%
44.74%386.57009,71152.2%33.3%
55.56%362.25788,63052.6%58.8%
58.33%361.956510,19060.0%57.1%
58.33%363.362310,89083.3%45.8%
45.71%357.081710,72944.4%47.1%
51.61%316.784811,07369.2%38.9%
67.74%316.373111,47963.6%70.0%
38.71%313.165410,85550.0%33.3%
58.06%316.670812,00754.5%60.0%
56.67%306.181412,23662.5%54.5%
43.33%306.876112,21344.4%42.9%
51.72%294.862810,55669.2%37.5%
64.29%287.099411,57676.9%53.3%
67.86%286.772111,69475.0%62.5%
66.67%276.569510,64868.8%63.6%
44.44%276.693813,05962.5%36.8%
46.15%266.46299,77730.8%61.5%
46.15%262.36019,57433.3%57.1%
53.85%266.165311,29550.0%55.6%
38.46%262.547810,57542.9%36.8%
40.00%256.884011,75530.0%46.7%
56.00%251.85358,91966.7%40.0%
32.00%256.575910,30045.5%21.4%
44.00%256.194212,35450.0%42.9%
54.17%246.384411,48977.8%40.0%
58.33%242.959010,50766.7%53.3%
41.67%246.194411,26325.0%50.0%
50.00%246.477112,72050.0%50.0%
47.83%236.367911,62763.6%33.3%
40.91%226.373310,43955.6%30.8%
50.00%223.482111,11357.1%46.7%
54.55%227.276412,59387.5%35.7%
45.45%224.185010,29040.0%50.0%
71.43%215.579912,17381.8%60.0%
38.10%216.772310,06441.7%33.3%
47.62%216.473912,61855.6%41.7%
50.00%206.878812,26957.1%46.1%
60.00%206.968310,65563.6%55.6%
31.58%196.380012,05766.7%25.0%
57.89%196.880211,95575.0%45.5%
63.16%193.96108,66254.5%75.0%
55.56%186.25208,98950.0%62.5%
72.22%181.860910,90780.0%69.2%
38.89%186.178910,29033.3%44.4%
47.06%172.156510,10050.0%45.5%
35.29%176.474010,93428.6%40.0%
47.06%175.56569,51350.0%44.4%
58.82%176.784211,31140.0%85.7%
58.82%172.14818,89162.5%55.6%
35.29%176.270611,25928.6%40.0%
50.00%161.94378,92525.0%75.0%
62.50%162.56799,71671.4%55.6%
46.67%154.174010,95360.0%40.0%
46.67%155.378311,81540.0%50.0%
53.33%152.55519,46057.1%50.0%
33.33%155.77059,79916.7%44.4%
57.14%146.780612,40180.0%44.4%
57.14%146.267311,13560.0%55.6%
57.14%147.071711,80760.0%55.6%
57.14%142.36729,23185.7%28.6%
57.14%146.564711,19840.0%66.7%
61.54%136.573310,00157.1%66.7%
30.77%135.96399,31120.0%37.5%
33.33%122.266511,3650.0%40.0%
33.33%126.780613,34733.3%33.3%
33.33%126.87119,78837.5%25.0%
27.27%116.770910,46220.0%33.3%
72.73%116.769212,784100.0%62.5%
36.36%116.56648,95237.5%33.3%
50.00%102.56249,66660.0%40.0%
40.00%101.94959,94025.0%50.0%
22.22%95.674412,5600.0%28.6%
66.67%95.869310,14766.7%66.7%
55.56%96.77039,52742.9%100.0%
44.44%92.05649,7310.0%66.7%
55.56%96.871411,76250.0%66.7%
50.00%88.01,22513,82575.0%25.0%
75.00%84.088111,92775.0%75.0%
62.50%83.277412,39150.0%75.0%
62.50%86.970011,9700.0%71.4%
37.50%85.97519,27840.0%33.3%
42.86%76.564110,98840.0%50.0%
71.43%77.084310,25033.3%100.0%
42.86%77.379011,66925.0%66.7%
33.33%66.268610,79733.3%33.3%
66.67%66.875311,88675.0%50.0%
50.00%61.75508,25350.0%50.0%
16.67%65.76759,7080.0%25.0%
66.67%66.754310,86166.7%66.7%
66.67%67.51,10113,35780.0%0.0%
66.67%66.06999,41660.0%100.0%
40.00%56.787912,55350.0%33.3%
40.00%56.770513,8130.0%50.0%
40.00%52.77039,24633.3%50.0%
40.00%53.96299,61433.3%50.0%
40.00%52.34957,32333.3%50.0%
60.00%56.577115,7260.0%75.0%

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Anivia vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Anivia do against Nocturne in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Anivia vs Nocturne matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Anivia's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Anivia do against Nocturne in the early game?

In the early game, Anivia has the advantage against Nocturne with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Anivia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Anivia do against Nocturne in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Anivia vs Nocturne matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Anivia vs Nocturne matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Anivia with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Anivia build against Nocturne?

The best Anivia build against Nocturne includes Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment, Seraph's Embrace with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Anivia runes against Nocturne?

The best Anivia runes against Nocturne use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Anivia vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Anivia counter Nocturne?

No, Anivia struggles against Nocturne with only a 40.0% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Anivia players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.

How do I play Anivia against Nocturne?

When playing Anivia 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.