Gragasvs Nocturne
Gragas vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Nocturne wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Gragas based on 8 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Gragas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gragas vs Nocturne matchup.
Gragas Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gragas 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(37.5%)Who Wins the Gragas vs Nocturne Matchup?
Gragas vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Gragas vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gragas's 37.5%, giving Nocturne a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Gragas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Gragas reaches their power spikes, while Gragas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 4.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gragas 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.
Gragas vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Gragas, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gragas Build Against Nocturne
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Gragas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gragas against Nocturne are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Lich Bane. This combination gives Gragas an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 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 Gragas vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gragas0.0%Nocturne100.0%Gragas75.0%Nocturne25.0%Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gragas. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Gragas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Gragas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nocturne must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gragas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gragas 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 Gragas Runes Against Nocturne
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Gragas the best tools to compete against Nocturne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Gragas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Gragas'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 Gragas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.90% | 51 | 6.5 | 746 | 10,708 | 54.2% | 55.6% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 6.1 | 724 | 12,474 | 57.1% | 34.6% | |
| 29.03% | 31 | 5.6 | 771 | 10,523 | 41.7% | 21.1% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 6.1 | 725 | 9,262 | 38.1% | 40.0% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.8 | 820 | 12,187 | 66.7% | 56.5% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.0 | 824 | 10,590 | 75.0% | 26.7% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.2 | 749 | 10,813 | 41.7% | 33.3% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.8 | 1,048 | 11,650 | 63.6% | 43.8% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.3 | 837 | 11,448 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 798 | 11,544 | 60.0% | 46.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 736 | 9,085 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 27.27% | 22 | 5.7 | 759 | 10,271 | 9.1% | 45.5% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.7 | 617 | 9,916 | 70.0% | 45.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.0 | 797 | 12,103 | 25.0% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 731 | 12,577 | 40.0% | 53.3% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 854 | 11,550 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.2 | 1,011 | 11,052 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.3 | 804 | 10,427 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.9 | 680 | 10,816 | 27.3% | 85.7% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 7.1 | 973 | 11,357 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.0 | 720 | 10,657 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 7.0 | 769 | 11,079 | 30.0% | 66.7% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 3.8 | 695 | 11,237 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.5 | 893 | 11,600 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 708 | 12,361 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 851 | 10,468 | 55.6% | 83.3% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 785 | 11,680 | 33.3% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.4 | 973 | 11,059 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.3 | 720 | 10,580 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.6 | 749 | 10,718 | 22.2% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.3 | 596 | 8,807 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.5 | 841 | 12,494 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.0 | 721 | 10,405 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 3.9 | 612 | 8,963 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.5 | 799 | 11,029 | 14.3% | 71.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.8 | 689 | 8,902 | 36.4% | 0.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 753 | 10,716 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.0 | 821 | 13,284 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.7 | 783 | 12,791 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 4.3 | 830 | 13,483 | 0.0% | 36.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 677 | 11,587 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.9 | 912 | 12,286 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.8 | 712 | 12,791 | 40.0% | 83.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.8 | 780 | 11,463 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.0 | 733 | 9,691 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 764 | 11,998 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.0 | 719 | 12,645 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.4 | 771 | 12,697 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.4 | 682 | 11,013 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 539 | 8,285 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 630 | 12,328 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.6 | 703 | 9,818 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,084 | 12,932 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 623 | 8,968 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 712 | 9,481 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 591 | 11,601 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 2.3 | 509 | 8,563 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 876 | 12,942 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.4 | 744 | 9,035 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.3 | 777 | 12,175 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 4.8 | 650 | 10,565 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.2 | 856 | 12,031 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.8 | 696 | 11,143 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 950 | 11,206 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.8 | 541 | 8,016 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 3.8 | 605 | 10,151 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 706 | 9,562 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.0 | 709 | 12,506 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 601 | 10,325 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 632 | 9,666 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.9 | 722 | 12,767 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 0.9 | 556 | 13,400 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 800 | 10,586 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.5 | 767 | 12,021 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.7 | 687 | 10,376 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.8 | 995 | 12,747 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 662 | 13,607 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 799 | 12,137 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.8 | 680 | 9,812 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.2 | 667 | 10,292 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 801 | 9,265 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 802 | 9,076 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 637 | 10,491 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.8 | 749 | 12,632 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 799 | 14,372 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 454 | 9,384 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 631 | 9,795 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.9 | 684 | 11,713 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.4 | 693 | 10,758 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.6 | 457 | 8,238 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 949 | 13,251 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 581 | 11,512 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 847 | 11,414 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 937 | 12,596 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 948 | 12,797 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 955 | 11,914 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 1,183 | 12,002 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 972 | 12,828 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Gragas vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gragas do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Gragas vs Nocturne matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gragas's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Gragas do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Gragas with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Nocturne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gragas do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Gragas takes over the Gragas vs Nocturne matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Gragas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gragas vs Nocturne matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Gragas with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Gragas build against Nocturne?
The best Gragas build against Nocturne includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Lich Bane 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 Gragas runes against Nocturne?
The best Gragas runes against Nocturne use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gragas vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gragas counter Nocturne?
No, Gragas struggles against Nocturne with only a 37.5% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Gragas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.
How do I play Gragas against Nocturne?
When playing Gragas 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.