Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
3.6%

NocturneArena Stats

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Patch 26.5 Nocturne arena mode stats show Nocturne with a 11.1% win rate and a 4.42 average placement in arena mode. Discover Nocturne's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.

Nocturne Arena Performance

D
11.1%Win Rate (1st)
25.1%Top 2 Rate
4.4Avg Placement
0.4%Pick Rate

Combat Stats

6.9Kills
7.4Deaths
5.7Assists
Nocturne is a D tier champion in League of Legends Arena with a 11.1% win rate (1st place) and a 25.1% top 2 rate. Nocturne averages 4.4 placement across all matches. Best duo partners include Dr. Mundo, Sion, Ezreal.

Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Nocturne in League of Legends Patch 16.5. The strongest augment choices include Lightning Strikes, Dual Wield, Twice Thrice, which provide significant advantages in 2v2v2v2 combat. Nocturne has 1 S-tier augment that dramatically improve placement rates. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Dual Wield. For Gold augments, Lightning Strikes synergizes well with Nocturne's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Nocturne Arena games.

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Dual Wield - Prismatic S-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
11.6%Pick Rate
Dual Wield

When you Attack, fire a bolt that deals 40% damage and applies your on-hit effects at 40% effectiveness. Gain 25% total Attack Speed.

A
Symphony of War - Prismatic A-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
8.8%Pick Rate
Symphony of War

Gain the Lethal Tempo and Conqueror Keystone Runes.

A
Demon's Dance - Gold A-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
4.5%Pick Rate
Demon's Dance

Gain the Fleet Footwork and Grasp of the Undying Keystone Runes.

B
Firebrand - Gold B-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
10.0%Pick Rate
Firebrand

Your Attacks apply an infinitely stacking Burn on-hit, dealing damage over time.

B
Scopier Weapons - Gold B-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
9.1%Pick Rate
Scopier Weapons

Gain 200 Attack Range, reduced to 100 if you are Ranged.

C
Lightning Strikes - Gold C-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
17.5%Pick Rate
Lightning Strikes

Gain 20% total Attack Speed. At 3 Attacks per second, deal additional magic damage on-hit.

C
Twice Thrice - Gold C-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
11.1%Pick Rate
Twice Thrice

Every third Attack, your on-hit effects trigger a second time.

C
Deft - Silver C-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
8.6%Pick Rate
Deft

Gain 60% Attack Speed.

C
Thread the Needle - Gold C-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
8.5%Pick Rate
Thread the Needle

Gain 20% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration.

C
Goredrink - Silver C-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
7.3%Pick Rate
Goredrink

Gain 20% Omnivamp.

C
Light 'em Up! - Silver C-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
5.8%Pick Rate
Light 'em Up!

Every 4th Attack deals additional magic damage on-hit.

C
Transmute: Prismatic - Gold C-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
5.7%Pick Rate
Transmute: Prismatic

Gain a random Prismatic Augment.

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Serve Beyond Death - Silver C-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
4.3%Pick Rate
Serve Beyond Death

The first time you would die each round, instead return to full Health, decaying over 3 seconds. Taking down an enemy champion while your Health is decaying stops the decay and sets your Health to 20% max Health.

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Shrink Ray - Gold D-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
8.6%Pick Rate
Shrink Ray

Your Attacks reduce an enemy's damage by 15% for 3 seconds.

D
Tap Dancer - Prismatic D-tier augment for Nocturne in Arena
7.0%Pick Rate
Tap Dancer

Your Attacks grant you 10 Move Speed, stacking infinitely. Gain Attack Speed equal to 10% of your Move Speed.

Find the best 2v2 partner champions to pair with Nocturne in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Vayne, achieving a 28.6% win rate and 2.4 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Dr. Mundo and Sion, both offering improved placement rates compared to Nocturne's solo average of 4.4. 12 champions boost Nocturne's win rate above their baseline 11.1%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.

Partner
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Place Diff
Matches
Vayne - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 28.6% win rateVayneA28.6%+17.4%57.1%100.0%2.4+2.014
Dr. Mundo - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 57.1% win rateDr. MundoS57.1%+46.0%57.1%71.4%3.0+1.414
Sion - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 50.0% win rateSionS50.0%+38.9%50.0%83.3%3.2+1.312
Ekko - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 22.2% win rateEkkoA22.2%+11.1%44.4%55.6%3.3+1.118
Jhin - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 0.0% win rateJhinF0.0%-11.1%25.0%75.0%3.6+0.816
Olaf - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 14.3% win rateOlafC14.3%+3.1%14.3%71.4%3.7+0.714
Ashe - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 14.3% win rateAsheC14.3%+3.1%28.6%71.4%3.9+0.614
Garen - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 14.3% win rateGarenC14.3%+3.1%21.4%57.1%4.0+0.428
Teemo - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 0.0% win rateTeemoF0.0%-11.1%14.3%71.4%4.0+0.414
Shen - Arena duo partner for Nocturne with 26.7% win rateShenA26.7%+15.5%33.3%46.7%4.1+0.315

Optimize your Nocturne Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.5. The top-performing build features Reaper's Toll, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade as core items, achieving a 12.5% win rate and 5.0 average placement. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 2 builds average 6.3% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Nocturne's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Matches
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Reaper's Toll - Core item 1 for Nocturne Arena buildBlade of The Ruined King - Core item 2 for Nocturne Arena buildGuinsoo's Rageblade - Core item 3 for Nocturne Arena build
Mortal Reminder - Situational item option for Nocturne Arena buildInfinity Edge - Situational item option for Nocturne Arena build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Nocturne Arena build
C12.5%+1.4%25.0%37.5%5.08
2
Reaper's Toll - Core item 1 for Nocturne Arena buildKraken Slayer - Core item 2 for Nocturne Arena buildBlade of The Ruined King - Core item 3 for Nocturne Arena build
Fiendhunter Bolts - Situational item option for Nocturne Arena buildInfinity Edge - Situational item option for Nocturne Arena build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Nocturne Arena build
F0.0%-11.1%16.7%33.3%5.36

Is Nocturne Good in Arena Mode?

Nocturne is currently rated as an D-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.5, making them a challenging pick in the 2v2v2v2 format. With a 11.1% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 51.0% top 4 rate, Nocturne faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.

Nocturne Arena Performance Analysis

In Arena's unique 2v2v2v2 format, Nocturne averages a 4.4 placement across 673 analyzed matches. This balanced playstyle provides flexibility in combat.

The 25.1% top 2 rate indicates consistent high placements and strong late-game scaling. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and duo synergies to maximize placement consistency.

Best Champions to Pair with Nocturne

Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Nocturne synergizes exceptionally well with Vayne, achieving a combined 28.6% win rate and 2.4 average placement. This pairing improves Nocturne's baseline performance by +17.4%.

Other strong duo partners include Dr. Mundo (57.1% win rate) and Sion (50.0% win rate). Nocturne has excellent duo flexibility with 12+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.

Nocturne Augment Priority Guide

Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Nocturne, the highest-performing augment is Lightning Strikes, which players select in 17.5% of games. Nocturne has 1 S-tier augment options that dramatically improve placement rates.

When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Dual Wield for maximum impact. Gold augments like Lightning Strikes provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.

Optimal Nocturne Arena Build Path

The highest win rate build for Nocturne in Arena features Reaper's Toll, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade as core items, achieving a 12.5% win rate. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice, providing mobility and stats for Arena fights.

Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.

Tips for Playing Nocturne in Arena

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Duo Synergy

Coordinate with your partner to cover Nocturne's weaknesses. Flexible partners work well with your balanced kit.

Augment Adaptation

Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Nocturne's 51.0% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.

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Combat Strategy

Balance aggression with survival. Nocturne's versatile kit allows adapting to different combat situations.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Nocturne in Arena?

Nocturne faces challenges in the current Arena meta but remains playable for dedicated mains. Success requires optimal augment selection, strong duo synergy with partners like Vayne, and mastery of Nocturne's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.

This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.5. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Nocturne's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 673 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.

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Nocturne Arena FAQ - Patch 16.5

Is Nocturne good in Arena mode?

Nocturne is currently a D-tier champion in Arena mode with a 11.1% win rate and 51.0% top 4 rate. While Nocturne faces challenges in the meta, dedicated players can still find success with optimal builds and duo partners.

What is the best duo partner for Nocturne in Arena?

The best duo partner for Nocturne in Arena is Vayne, achieving a 28.6% win rate and 2.4 average placement together. Other strong partners include Dr. Mundo and Sion.

What are the best augments for Nocturne in Arena?

The highest-performing augment for Nocturne is Lightning Strikes with a 17.5% pick rate. Nocturne has 1 S-tier augments: Dual Wield. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Nocturne's kit.

What is the best build for Nocturne in Arena?

The highest win rate build for Nocturne in Arena includes Reaper's Toll, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade as core items, achieving a 12.5% win rate. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.

What is Nocturne's win rate in Arena?

Nocturne has a 11.1% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.5. The top 2 rate is 25.1% and top 4 rate is 51.0%, with an average placement of 4.4 across 673 analyzed matches.

What tier is Nocturne in Arena?

Nocturne is rated as D-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.5. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good duo synergy. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.

How do I play Nocturne in Arena?

To play Nocturne effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Vayne for best results. 2) Prioritize Lightning Strikes when offered. 3) Build Reaper's Toll early for power spikes. 4) Adapt your playstyle based on your partner and opponents.

What are Nocturne's best and worst matchups in Arena?

Nocturne's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Vayne improves win rate to 28.6%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Nocturne's versatile kit and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.