Elisevs Nocturne
Elise vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nocturne wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.7%) over Elise based on 31 games. Elise wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Elise build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Elise vs Nocturne matchup.
Elise Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Elise 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(45.2%)Who Wins the Elise vs Nocturne Matchup?
Elise vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Elise vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Elise's 45.2%, giving Nocturne a 9.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Elise controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Elise 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. Elise 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.
Elise vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Elise is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Elise holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Elise Build Against Nocturne
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Elise needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Elise against Nocturne are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Elise an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 10 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nocturne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Elise vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Elise50.0%Nocturne50.0%Elise41.2%Nocturne58.8%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Elise and Nocturne, with Elise 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 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Elise. 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 — Elise 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 Elise Runes Against Nocturne
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Elise the best tools to compete against Nocturne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Elise matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Elise'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 Elise 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% | 48 | 0.9 | 661 | 11,790 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 0.9 | 746 | 13,654 | 71.4% | 40.7% | |
| 64.10% | 39 | 0.9 | 756 | 13,236 | 68.8% | 60.9% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 1.0 | 788 | 13,971 | 57.1% | 52.4% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 0.9 | 713 | 11,285 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.1 | 794 | 13,682 | 42.9% | 43.8% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 769 | 13,158 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 0.8 | 744 | 12,964 | 30.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.1 | 724 | 12,641 | 22.2% | 58.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.4 | 711 | 11,515 | 33.3% | 73.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.8 | 764 | 13,300 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.2 | 572 | 9,631 | 63.6% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.8 | 726 | 13,033 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.2 | 880 | 12,038 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.8 | 776 | 12,299 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.0 | 671 | 12,878 | 16.7% | 63.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.3 | 792 | 12,022 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 731 | 12,947 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 777 | 12,920 | 70.0% | 20.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.8 | 721 | 12,757 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 0.9 | 727 | 12,832 | 0.0% | 30.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.5 | 751 | 11,238 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.2 | 473 | 8,949 | 37.5% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.0 | 879 | 14,035 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 799 | 13,820 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 811 | 12,839 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 0.8 | 738 | 14,273 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 872 | 14,024 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.4 | 670 | 9,379 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 100.00% | 11 | 2.2 | 962 | 16,247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 814 | 12,382 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 898 | 12,003 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 727 | 11,528 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 577 | 11,614 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 692 | 13,472 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 671 | 11,972 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 560 | 10,492 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 698 | 11,090 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 710 | 11,916 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 774 | 10,731 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.8 | 865 | 13,568 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.6 | 521 | 11,298 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.4 | 692 | 11,815 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.4 | 734 | 9,979 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.7 | 553 | 9,157 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.8 | 664 | 10,301 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 600 | 11,540 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.7 | 683 | 13,208 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 590 | 10,931 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 768 | 12,503 | 71.4% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 794 | 14,076 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.1 | 791 | 12,626 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 749 | 11,777 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 687 | 10,991 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.1 | 652 | 10,736 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.3 | 755 | 13,198 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.2 | 744 | 11,789 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.1 | 684 | 14,034 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.5 | 666 | 10,670 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 570 | 8,552 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 895 | 15,216 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.8 | 740 | 10,345 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.7 | 1,151 | 13,946 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 619 | 10,383 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 735 | 11,430 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 929 | 14,666 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 689 | 15,187 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 644 | 12,953 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 818 | 12,962 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 814 | 12,819 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 662 | 8,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 620 | 10,029 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 549 | 9,715 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 543 | 11,091 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 594 | 12,061 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 674 | 14,935 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 673 | 12,796 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 677 | 11,520 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 560 | 9,689 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 642 | 11,471 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 674 | 8,355 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
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Elise vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Elise do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Elise vs Nocturne matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to Elise's 45.2%, a 9.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Elise do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Elise has the advantage against Nocturne with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Elise players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Elise do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Elise vs Nocturne matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Elise vs Nocturne matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Elise with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.7 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.
What is the best Elise build against Nocturne?
The best Elise build against Nocturne includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Elise runes against Nocturne?
The best Elise runes against Nocturne use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Elise vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Elise counter Nocturne?
No, Elise struggles against Nocturne with only a 45.2% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Elise players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.
How do I play Elise against Nocturne?
When playing Elise 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.