Nautilus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Nautilusvs Nocturne

DTankSupport
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nautilus vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Nocturne wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nautilus based on 5 games. Nautilus wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nautilus vs Nocturne matchup.

Nautilus Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nautilus 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%)
Nautilus - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nautilus
40.0% WR
VS
Nocturne vs Nautilus matchup - 60.0% win rate
Nocturne
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nautilus vs Nocturne Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nautilus vs Nocturne matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.6
412
DMG / min
534
10,301
Gold / game
12,000
177
Heal / min
390
1,277
DMG Mitigated / min
921
1.4
CC / min
4.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Nautilus vs Nocturne Matchup Summary

The Nautilus 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 Nautilus's 40.0%, giving Nocturne a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nautilus controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nautilus 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 3.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nautilus 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.

Nautilus vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Nautilus
1.6Nocturne
Nocturne edges out Nautilus by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nocturne.
Damage
412Nautilus
534Nocturne
Nocturne heavily out-damages Nautilus by 122 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nautilus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nocturne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,301Nautilus
12,000Nocturne
Nocturne generates a commanding 1,699 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Nocturne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nautilus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Nautilus
4.7Nocturne
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Nautilus, with 3.3 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. Nautilus should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,454Nautilus
1,312Nocturne
Nautilus heals and mitigates 142 more damage per minute than Nocturne, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nautilus to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Nocturne.

Best Nautilus Build Against Nocturne

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Nocturne are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nautilus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Nautilus vs Nocturne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus50.0%
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne50.0%
Late Game
Nocturne
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus33.3%
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nautilus and Nocturne, with Nautilus 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 Nautilus. 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 — Nautilus 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 Nautilus Runes Against Nocturne

Domination rune tree - Nautilus primary runes vs NocturneDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nautilus rune vs NocturneCheap Shot - best Nautilus rune vs NocturneGrisly Mementos - best Nautilus rune vs NocturneUltimate Hunter - best Nautilus rune vs Nocturne
Sorcery rune tree - Nautilus secondary runes vs NocturneSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Nautilus rune vs NocturneGathering Storm - best Nautilus rune vs Nocturne
100.0% WR

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


Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. The table below shows Nautilus'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 Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nautilus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.77%3141.13668,36443.8%52.0%
47.97%2461.13568,45847.1%48.8%
54.59%2291.13728,79750.0%59.0%
42.19%1921.13398,64941.2%43.0%
50.27%1851.13649,06436.7%60.4%
51.59%1571.13839,02937.5%63.5%
47.62%1471.03518,46348.1%47.1%
48.25%1431.03778,82049.3%47.2%
59.42%1381.03468,69162.1%56.9%
47.62%1261.03748,84043.8%51.6%
47.41%1161.13998,74446.7%48.2%
53.98%1131.13638,79156.7%50.9%
46.36%1101.13719,19734.9%53.7%
54.13%1091.03368,45758.3%49.0%
53.21%1091.13378,61952.2%54.0%
58.49%1061.03768,51455.6%61.5%
60.42%961.03718,76957.5%62.5%
34.44%901.13938,72330.6%39.0%
47.73%881.13779,23542.9%50.9%
39.77%881.14158,51528.6%50.0%
51.22%821.13849,44351.5%51.0%
53.85%781.04118,91653.7%54.0%
47.22%721.03278,35241.2%52.6%
40.85%711.14178,56346.0%35.3%
51.43%701.03619,01643.3%57.5%
47.69%651.14198,79555.2%41.7%
52.46%611.03689,36856.5%50.0%
47.54%611.14069,08433.3%58.8%
47.37%571.13658,95843.3%51.9%
46.15%521.23968,66938.5%53.9%
50.00%521.03718,56048.3%52.2%
42.86%491.03489,13331.3%48.5%
36.73%491.13597,51241.4%30.0%
51.06%471.13939,13652.6%50.0%
62.50%401.14249,45461.1%63.6%
44.44%361.13738,08845.5%42.9%
48.39%311.44189,47733.3%62.5%
58.33%241.04479,28344.4%66.7%
58.33%240.93868,81263.6%53.9%
60.87%231.74069,56245.5%75.0%
50.00%221.945710,51450.0%50.0%
76.47%171.141210,377100.0%69.2%
62.50%161.13719,99783.3%50.0%
62.50%161.04169,56550.0%75.0%
60.00%151.34028,97850.0%66.7%
53.33%150.94149,90660.0%50.0%
64.29%141.03408,83133.3%87.5%
42.86%141.13498,24750.0%37.5%
57.14%141.03418,77642.9%71.4%
23.08%130.94388,91316.7%28.6%
61.54%131.54049,72975.0%55.6%
36.36%111.03518,43833.3%40.0%
70.00%101.34129,71680.0%60.0%
50.00%101.23237,02466.7%25.0%
55.56%92.06599,66857.1%50.0%
33.33%92.55078,73528.6%50.0%
42.86%72.44139,560100.0%20.0%
42.86%71.14789,76675.0%0.0%
42.86%71.464011,829100.0%33.3%
50.00%61.04237,50150.0%50.0%
0.00%61.451810,7140.0%0.0%
0.00%61.33627,6890.0%0.0%
50.00%60.845610,12766.7%33.3%
50.00%61.149410,3790.0%60.0%
33.33%61.63978,8610.0%66.7%
16.67%60.64567,98725.0%0.0%
66.67%61.14509,96850.0%100.0%
50.00%61.02936,76150.0%50.0%
40.00%52.54348,59750.0%0.0%
60.00%50.858911,211100.0%50.0%
80.00%51.265211,365100.0%50.0%
60.00%52.84528,50650.0%100.0%
20.00%50.748510,8280.0%33.3%
40.00%51.041210,30150.0%33.3%
60.00%51.056710,42866.7%50.0%
60.00%51.24609,54566.7%50.0%
80.00%52.865611,85850.0%100.0%
80.00%54.664311,001100.0%50.0%

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Nautilus vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nautilus do against Nocturne in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nautilus vs Nocturne matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nautilus's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Nautilus do against Nocturne in the early game?

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

How does Nautilus do against Nocturne in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nautilus 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 Nautilus vs Nocturne matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nautilus build against Nocturne?

The best Nautilus build against Nocturne includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nautilus runes against Nocturne?

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

Does Nautilus counter Nocturne?

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

How do I play Nautilus against Nocturne?

When playing Nautilus 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.