Nidaleevs Nocturne
Nidalee vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nidalee wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Nocturne based on 13 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Nocturne matchup.
Nidalee Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nidalee 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.
Who Wins the Nidalee vs Nocturne Matchup?
Nidalee vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Nocturne's 46.1%, giving Nidalee a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee 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 6.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee players can confidently pick into Nocturne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nocturne away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Nidalee vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Nocturne
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Nocturne are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee71.4%
Nocturne28.6%Nidalee33.3%Nocturne66.7%Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Nidalee 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. 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: Nidalee 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 Nidalee Runes Against Nocturne
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Nocturne, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Nidalee'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 Nidalee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.11% | 36 | 0.8 | 676 | 11,478 | 29.4% | 42.1% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 0.8 | 588 | 9,411 | 46.7% | 8.3% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 664 | 11,548 | 22.2% | 36.4% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 710 | 12,139 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 0.8 | 655 | 11,085 | 30.0% | 55.6% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,742 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 0.8 | 783 | 11,638 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,496 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.7 | 710 | 11,902 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.9 | 670 | 11,706 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.9 | 620 | 11,067 | 42.9% | 14.3% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.8 | 614 | 11,863 | 42.9% | 14.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.8 | 502 | 9,242 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 642 | 11,882 | 100.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.7 | 691 | 10,094 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 0.9 | 610 | 10,556 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 721 | 12,426 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.7 | 607 | 11,360 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.2 | 755 | 12,773 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 768 | 12,426 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 597 | 10,218 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 719 | 11,077 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.8 | 651 | 11,838 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 608 | 12,673 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 753 | 13,621 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.6 | 721 | 12,176 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 769 | 14,658 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 684 | 10,553 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 553 | 8,943 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 431 | 10,822 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 532 | 10,978 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.7 | 569 | 11,825 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 626 | 10,481 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 579 | 9,524 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 695 | 13,947 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.3 | 449 | 4,463 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 583 | 9,382 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 676 | 8,920 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 643 | 13,846 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 855 | 12,767 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 396 | 5,739 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 514 | 8,694 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 449 | 11,204 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 506 | 7,266 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 1,071 | 14,902 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 3 | 0.6 | 348 | 7,053 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Nidalee vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Nocturne matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Nocturne's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nidalee do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Nocturne with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nidalee 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 Nidalee vs Nocturne matchup?
Nidalee wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Nocturne?
The best Nidalee build against Nocturne includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nidalee runes against Nocturne?
The best Nidalee runes against Nocturne use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Nocturne?
Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Nocturne with a 53.9% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Nocturne in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Nidalee against Nocturne?
When playing Nidalee 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.