Brandvs Nocturne
Brand vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nocturne wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Brand based on 7 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Brand build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Brand vs Nocturne matchup.
Brand Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Brand 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.
Nocturne(42.9%)Who Wins the Brand vs Nocturne Matchup?
Brand vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Brand vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Brand's 42.9%, giving Nocturne a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Brand reaches their power spikes, while Brand 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. Brand 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.
Brand vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Brand, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Brand Build Against Nocturne
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Brand needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Brand against Nocturne are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Brand an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Brand the best chance to compete against Nocturne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Brand vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Brand33.3%Nocturne66.7%Brand50.0%Nocturne50.0%Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Brand at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nocturne. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nocturne has the edge early, but Brand 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 Brand Runes Against Nocturne
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Brand the best tools to compete against Nocturne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Brand matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Brand'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 Brand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.08% | 192 | 2.8 | 752 | 10,288 | 48.0% | 54.8% | |
| 54.00% | 150 | 1.7 | 802 | 9,944 | 55.8% | 53.1% | |
| 47.86% | 140 | 1.6 | 860 | 9,783 | 49.2% | 46.7% | |
| 60.63% | 127 | 1.8 | 861 | 10,593 | 61.8% | 59.7% | |
| 51.72% | 116 | 1.9 | 840 | 10,452 | 47.8% | 54.3% | |
| 51.72% | 116 | 4.0 | 922 | 11,991 | 42.1% | 56.4% | |
| 50.86% | 116 | 2.3 | 827 | 10,265 | 43.2% | 55.6% | |
| 49.06% | 106 | 5.4 | 959 | 12,202 | 48.8% | 49.2% | |
| 58.25% | 103 | 2.6 | 987 | 10,639 | 67.5% | 52.4% | |
| 46.08% | 102 | 1.7 | 825 | 9,885 | 51.1% | 42.1% | |
| 50.50% | 101 | 6.3 | 1,026 | 13,136 | 69.4% | 40.0% | |
| 45.00% | 100 | 1.7 | 820 | 10,009 | 44.2% | 45.6% | |
| 41.30% | 92 | 6.0 | 971 | 11,166 | 51.2% | 32.6% | |
| 44.44% | 90 | 1.7 | 871 | 10,163 | 60.0% | 32.0% | |
| 51.16% | 86 | 3.4 | 781 | 10,345 | 39.5% | 60.4% | |
| 46.91% | 81 | 1.8 | 806 | 10,805 | 40.0% | 51.0% | |
| 50.00% | 80 | 2.6 | 778 | 10,702 | 44.4% | 52.8% | |
| 51.32% | 76 | 2.6 | 870 | 10,944 | 60.0% | 45.6% | |
| 52.70% | 74 | 6.2 | 1,029 | 12,704 | 61.1% | 44.7% | |
| 60.27% | 73 | 5.8 | 1,069 | 11,904 | 56.3% | 63.4% | |
| 56.16% | 73 | 6.2 | 973 | 13,315 | 58.6% | 54.5% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 1.9 | 852 | 11,199 | 66.7% | 44.9% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 5.8 | 1,010 | 12,767 | 64.5% | 47.4% | |
| 44.78% | 67 | 6.4 | 957 | 11,391 | 48.3% | 42.1% | |
| 35.82% | 67 | 2.0 | 745 | 11,211 | 38.1% | 34.8% | |
| 53.13% | 64 | 6.1 | 943 | 12,442 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 59.68% | 62 | 1.9 | 722 | 9,740 | 63.3% | 56.3% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 1.9 | 1,029 | 10,641 | 58.3% | 41.7% | |
| 53.33% | 60 | 1.6 | 790 | 9,653 | 54.2% | 52.8% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 6.3 | 1,059 | 13,270 | 35.0% | 47.4% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 1.7 | 598 | 8,572 | 53.1% | 52.2% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 5.8 | 995 | 12,455 | 57.1% | 42.4% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 5.8 | 1,032 | 11,292 | 54.5% | 41.9% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 2.3 | 848 | 11,080 | 52.2% | 37.9% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 1.8 | 853 | 9,900 | 47.8% | 62.1% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 1.9 | 793 | 10,338 | 68.2% | 36.7% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 6.4 | 1,089 | 13,047 | 52.2% | 59.3% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 4.7 | 898 | 10,549 | 52.6% | 65.0% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 6.2 | 1,005 | 14,020 | 56.3% | 63.6% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.1 | 945 | 11,929 | 41.7% | 57.7% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 1.6 | 867 | 10,458 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 62.16% | 37 | 5.4 | 913 | 11,453 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 5.8 | 1,029 | 11,445 | 57.1% | 60.9% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 1.9 | 831 | 9,994 | 71.4% | 40.9% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 5.8 | 924 | 11,590 | 62.5% | 55.0% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 4.7 | 1,030 | 10,792 | 56.3% | 65.0% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 5.5 | 914 | 13,317 | 71.4% | 39.3% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 6.0 | 948 | 11,862 | 30.0% | 41.7% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 5.4 | 900 | 12,093 | 37.5% | 34.6% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 3.4 | 944 | 11,908 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.5 | 819 | 10,346 | 37.5% | 58.8% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 4.5 | 1,089 | 11,524 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 30 | 6.2 | 1,013 | 13,007 | 76.9% | 58.8% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 6.2 | 1,108 | 12,943 | 77.8% | 25.0% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.5 | 900 | 10,156 | 53.9% | 43.8% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 2.4 | 943 | 11,625 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.5 | 1,026 | 11,682 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 5.5 | 1,056 | 12,923 | 58.3% | 33.3% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.0 | 1,015 | 12,396 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.7 | 850 | 11,199 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 5.5 | 888 | 11,399 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 4.8 | 1,004 | 12,390 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 4.2 | 1,164 | 10,763 | 72.7% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.3 | 844 | 10,878 | 53.9% | 53.9% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 1.8 | 822 | 9,684 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 5.1 | 906 | 11,317 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.8 | 851 | 9,542 | 84.6% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 2.4 | 884 | 11,304 | 28.6% | 58.8% | |
| 78.26% | 23 | 6.6 | 893 | 12,211 | 58.3% | 100.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.1 | 1,076 | 13,846 | 70.0% | 58.3% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 4.3 | 876 | 10,339 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 4.0 | 937 | 11,254 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.2 | 1,003 | 13,851 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.6 | 919 | 10,807 | 71.4% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.7 | 964 | 12,745 | 25.0% | 53.9% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.7 | 1,083 | 13,555 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 888 | 11,110 | 36.4% | 66.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 3.1 | 911 | 10,922 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 5.9 | 959 | 12,710 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.6 | 903 | 12,100 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,099 | 12,650 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.5 | 905 | 10,461 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 4.9 | 920 | 12,214 | 40.0% | 61.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,131 | 11,689 | 87.5% | 30.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 2.1 | 807 | 11,991 | 80.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.3 | 982 | 12,026 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.8 | 977 | 14,408 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.0 | 968 | 12,094 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 974 | 11,285 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.6 | 912 | 12,976 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 2.9 | 1,200 | 11,143 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.8 | 1,007 | 13,141 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.4 | 788 | 11,072 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.9 | 779 | 10,408 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 6.0 | 1,192 | 13,175 | 33.3% | 90.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.6 | 1,116 | 9,768 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.9 | 1,192 | 14,593 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.0 | 1,032 | 13,805 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,071 | 12,247 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.6 | 754 | 12,108 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,101 | 12,099 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.0 | 809 | 10,612 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.9 | 1,037 | 11,135 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.9 | 938 | 11,800 | 100.0% | 63.6% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 2.7 | 758 | 10,177 | 87.5% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 4.2 | 1,123 | 11,940 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.5 | 1,032 | 13,028 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.9 | 1,188 | 13,141 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.4 | 1,179 | 12,307 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 4.3 | 1,060 | 13,401 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.8 | 785 | 10,017 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.6 | 1,060 | 10,538 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 805 | 9,671 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 900 | 10,574 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 869 | 9,516 | 37.5% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 1,037 | 12,533 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.0 | 864 | 10,767 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 853 | 13,228 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.1 | 748 | 10,509 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.1 | 1,119 | 12,557 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.9 | 1,010 | 12,109 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.1 | 794 | 12,599 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.2 | 964 | 13,191 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.9 | 1,073 | 13,046 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 1,113 | 11,694 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 995 | 9,422 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,248 | 11,891 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 854 | 9,660 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 964 | 10,500 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.8 | 742 | 10,497 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.1 | 820 | 11,645 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.7 | 1,022 | 10,781 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.4 | 1,024 | 12,863 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.4 | 917 | 12,636 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 807 | 10,583 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.3 | 877 | 11,813 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.2 | 918 | 11,757 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.1 | 1,258 | 15,351 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.7 | 989 | 11,991 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 939 | 11,844 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.7 | 901 | 12,862 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 818 | 9,255 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.7 | 842 | 10,857 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.8 | 1,165 | 12,373 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 738 | 11,031 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 971 | 11,097 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 830 | 8,893 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 753 | 11,497 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 867 | 10,787 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 928 | 12,586 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 1,100 | 10,263 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 832 | 9,454 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 936 | 10,652 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Brand vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Brand do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Brand vs Nocturne matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Brand's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Brand do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Brand with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Nocturne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Brand do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Brand takes over the Brand vs Nocturne matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Brand vs Nocturne matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Brand with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Brand build against Nocturne?
The best Brand build against Nocturne includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Brand runes against Nocturne?
The best Brand runes against Nocturne use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Brand vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Brand counter Nocturne?
No, Brand struggles against Nocturne with only a 42.9% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Brand players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.
How do I play Brand against Nocturne?
When playing Brand against Nocturne, play cautiously and avoid Nocturne's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nocturne in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.