Dianavs Nocturne
Diana vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Diana wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.1%) over Nocturne based on 78 games. Diana wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Diana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Diana vs Nocturne matchup.
Diana Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Diana 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(52.6%)Who Wins the Diana vs Nocturne Matchup?
Diana vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Diana vs Nocturne matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 78 recent matches analyzed, Diana wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Nocturne's 47.4%, giving Diana a 5.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana 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 5.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Diana has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Nocturne's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Diana vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Diana is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Diana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Diana Build Against Nocturne
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Diana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Diana against Nocturne are Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Diana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Diana vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Diana65.6%Nocturne34.4%Diana43.5%Nocturne56.5%Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.6% win rate — a 31.2 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Diana 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 56.5% win rate — 13.0 points above Diana. 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: Diana 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 Diana Runes Against Nocturne
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Diana to press their advantage against Nocturne, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Diana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Diana'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 Diana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.89% | 106 | 6.0 | 896 | 12,542 | 57.5% | 47.5% | |
| 46.88% | 96 | 1.4 | 701 | 12,768 | 50.9% | 41.5% | |
| 44.21% | 95 | 1.3 | 685 | 12,661 | 54.4% | 34.7% | |
| 53.41% | 88 | 1.6 | 740 | 13,054 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 40.48% | 84 | 5.8 | 860 | 12,466 | 47.1% | 36.0% | |
| 46.91% | 81 | 1.4 | 753 | 12,443 | 46.5% | 47.4% | |
| 51.90% | 79 | 6.1 | 817 | 13,192 | 63.3% | 44.9% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 1.4 | 797 | 14,276 | 65.6% | 43.5% | |
| 48.00% | 75 | 4.3 | 850 | 11,976 | 51.2% | 43.8% | |
| 49.33% | 75 | 5.6 | 933 | 12,652 | 48.6% | 50.0% | |
| 37.84% | 74 | 1.5 | 753 | 13,378 | 43.8% | 33.3% | |
| 49.30% | 71 | 4.0 | 897 | 13,290 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 56.52% | 69 | 1.7 | 779 | 13,481 | 54.8% | 57.9% | |
| 54.41% | 68 | 6.2 | 954 | 13,293 | 53.6% | 55.0% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 5.9 | 881 | 12,352 | 54.8% | 44.1% | |
| 45.31% | 64 | 5.9 | 856 | 11,960 | 39.4% | 51.6% | |
| 46.03% | 63 | 6.2 | 865 | 12,223 | 42.9% | 48.6% | |
| 57.14% | 63 | 5.2 | 863 | 12,404 | 56.0% | 57.9% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 6.0 | 998 | 12,198 | 48.3% | 64.3% | |
| 52.63% | 57 | 5.7 | 869 | 11,312 | 51.7% | 53.6% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 5.8 | 897 | 12,437 | 61.3% | 40.0% | |
| 59.26% | 54 | 3.4 | 925 | 14,291 | 69.6% | 51.6% | |
| 37.74% | 53 | 1.4 | 850 | 12,885 | 38.5% | 37.0% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 5.9 | 906 | 12,443 | 40.9% | 55.2% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 6.0 | 795 | 11,944 | 47.6% | 40.0% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 1.4 | 783 | 13,556 | 43.8% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 6.0 | 883 | 11,931 | 63.6% | 36.4% | |
| 35.71% | 42 | 6.3 | 854 | 11,483 | 34.8% | 36.8% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 1.6 | 801 | 12,955 | 45.8% | 64.7% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 1.4 | 701 | 13,419 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 3.9 | 823 | 12,599 | 41.2% | 40.9% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 6.0 | 790 | 11,313 | 43.8% | 31.8% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.2 | 742 | 13,677 | 70.6% | 50.0% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 1.2 | 702 | 11,961 | 42.1% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 6.0 | 933 | 13,408 | 84.6% | 40.9% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 1.5 | 691 | 12,158 | 55.6% | 58.8% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.1 | 704 | 12,144 | 60.0% | 47.4% | |
| 66.67% | 33 | 6.1 | 850 | 11,578 | 64.7% | 68.8% | |
| 78.79% | 33 | 5.6 | 1,001 | 12,837 | 76.9% | 80.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 2.1 | 785 | 13,773 | 63.6% | 33.3% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 1.3 | 735 | 12,193 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 2.4 | 772 | 12,712 | 58.3% | 42.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.6 | 871 | 12,547 | 41.2% | 42.9% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 2.6 | 853 | 11,672 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 5.4 | 869 | 12,216 | 50.0% | 72.2% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.4 | 804 | 13,537 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.6 | 909 | 12,536 | 43.8% | 53.9% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 6.0 | 916 | 12,064 | 78.6% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.4 | 852 | 14,019 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.7 | 928 | 12,389 | 61.5% | 46.7% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.4 | 778 | 14,610 | 54.5% | 43.8% | |
| 70.37% | 27 | 6.2 | 895 | 11,947 | 70.6% | 70.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.3 | 720 | 12,155 | 58.3% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 1.3 | 810 | 13,650 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 1.8 | 778 | 13,339 | 46.1% | 23.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 5.1 | 968 | 12,221 | 46.1% | 46.1% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 768 | 13,357 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.4 | 776 | 12,851 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.0 | 967 | 14,328 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 4.0 | 847 | 12,729 | 41.7% | 54.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 5.9 | 974 | 13,214 | 62.5% | 35.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.2 | 860 | 11,642 | 46.1% | 33.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 2.1 | 726 | 11,963 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 753 | 11,432 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 2.3 | 771 | 13,596 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.3 | 977 | 14,945 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.3 | 682 | 12,096 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.0 | 769 | 12,259 | 45.5% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.7 | 868 | 13,915 | 71.4% | 27.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 2.3 | 670 | 12,449 | 61.5% | 40.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 4.7 | 829 | 13,106 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.4 | 803 | 13,458 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 1.1 | 648 | 12,158 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.8 | 838 | 12,180 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.8 | 1,015 | 13,104 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.3 | 969 | 12,462 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.2 | 927 | 14,084 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.3 | 687 | 11,718 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 4.3 | 717 | 11,868 | 28.6% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.4 | 973 | 12,832 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 4.7 | 837 | 12,242 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 3.0 | 755 | 12,081 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.1 | 778 | 10,999 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.8 | 1,051 | 13,622 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.1 | 795 | 12,923 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 4.9 | 927 | 12,455 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.0 | 939 | 12,965 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.6 | 915 | 14,043 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.2 | 922 | 9,860 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.9 | 714 | 12,010 | 87.5% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.8 | 720 | 12,105 | 57.1% | 80.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.5 | 790 | 12,306 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.8 | 1,035 | 13,430 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.6 | 732 | 10,892 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.6 | 1,149 | 12,888 | 40.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.1 | 755 | 15,055 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.6 | 813 | 13,797 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.9 | 935 | 12,819 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 746 | 11,691 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.6 | 859 | 13,106 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 887 | 10,783 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 538 | 10,593 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.1 | 738 | 10,939 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.5 | 855 | 12,066 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.4 | 960 | 15,101 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.2 | 1,077 | 13,666 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.1 | 933 | 15,594 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.5 | 1,010 | 17,043 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 928 | 14,680 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 1,043 | 13,769 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 723 | 12,175 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 982 | 12,747 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 735 | 13,087 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 775 | 10,838 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 887 | 14,902 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Diana vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Diana do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Diana wins the Diana vs Nocturne matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Nocturne's 47.4%, a 5.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 78 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Diana do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Nocturne with a 65.6% win rate versus 34.4%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Diana do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Diana vs Nocturne matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to 43.5%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Diana vs Nocturne matchup?
Diana wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.1 percentage point advantage means Diana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 78 games analyzed.
What is the best Diana build against Nocturne?
The best Diana build against Nocturne includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Diana runes against Nocturne?
The best Diana runes against Nocturne use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 68.8% win rate in the Diana vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Diana counter Nocturne?
Yes, Diana has a favorable matchup against Nocturne with a 52.6% win rate. Diana strongly counters Nocturne in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Diana against Nocturne?
When playing Diana against Nocturne, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.