- Win Rate
- 49.1%
- Pick Rate
- 2.6%
- Ban Rate
- 10.5%
Nocturne Arena Build, Augments & Duos
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,359
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Nocturne arena mode stats show Nocturne with a 12.3% win rate and a 3.70 average placement in arena mode. Discover Nocturne's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.
Nocturne Arena Performance
Nocturne F TierCombat Stats
Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Nocturne in League of Legends Patch 16.20. The strongest augment choices include Dual Wield, Lightning Strikes, Symphony of War, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. 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.
When you Attack, fire a bolt that deals 40% damage and applies your on-hit effects at 40% effectiveness. Gain 15% total Attack Speed.
Your Attacks grant you 6 Move Speed on-hit. Gain Attack Speed equal to 10% of your Move Speed.
Gain the Hail of Blades and Press the Attack Keystone Runes.
Your Attacks apply an infinitely stacking Burn on-hit, dealing damage over time.
Convert Ability Power to Bonus Attack Damage. Gain 15% Attack Damage.
Gain the Lethal Tempo and Conqueror Keystone Runes.
on-hit reduce the cooldown of your abilities by 1.3 seconds .
When you Attack, fire 5 bolts that each deal physical damage and applies your on-hit.
Gain the Blade Waltz Summoner Spell.Blade Waltz makes you untargetable while you dash at and damage enemies 6 times.
Gain 20% total Attack Speed. At 3.5 Attacks per second, deal additional magic damage on-hit.
Gain 60% Attack Speed.
Gain ? Attack Range.
Every 3 attacks, your on-hit effects trigger a second time.
Gain a random Prismatic Augment.
Your Attacks fire a bolt at an additional target dealing reduced damage and applying on-hit effects.
Gain 15% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration.
Attacking enemy champions grants permanent Cursed Power and deal additional magic damage based on your Cursed Power.
Your Critical Strike Chance is capped at 50%. Convert 40% of Critical Strike Chance above 50% into Critical Strike Damage.Gain 25% Critical Strike Chance and 25% Critical Strike Damage.
Every 4th Attack deals additional magic damage on-hit.
Gain 20 Attack Damage, 10 Ability Haste, and 10 Lethality.
Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Nocturne in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Blitzcrank, achieving a 40.0% win rate and 2.8 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Brand and Rammus, both offering improved placement rates compared to Nocturne's solo average of 3.7. 11 champions boost Nocturne's win rate above their baseline 12.3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blitzcrank | S Tier | 40.0% | +27.7% | 50.0% | 70.0% | 2.8 | +0.9 | 20 |
 Brand | S Tier | 35.3% | +23.0% | 52.9% | 70.6% | 3.1 | +0.6 | 34 |
 Rammus | B Tier | 23.1% | +10.8% | 46.1% | 69.2% | 3.1 | +0.6 | 26 |
 Ornn | A Tier | 28.6% | +16.3% | 35.7% | 78.6% | 3.2 | +0.5 | 28 |
 Lillia | F Tier | 0.0% | -12.3% | 50.0% | 60.0% | 3.4 | +0.3 | 20 |
 Ashe | C Tier | 16.7% | +4.4% | 41.7% | 58.3% | 3.5 | +0.2 | 24 |
 Darius | F Tier | 0.0% | -12.3% | 27.3% | 72.7% | 3.5 | +0.2 | 22 |
 Malphite | C Tier | 16.7% | +4.4% | 41.7% | 50.0% | 3.6 | +0.1 | 24 |
 Katarina | D Tier | 10.0% | -2.3% | 20.0% | 60.0% | 3.6 | +0.1 | 20 |
 Cho'Gath | C Tier | 18.2% | +5.9% | 27.3% | 72.7% | 3.6 | +0.1 | 22 |
Optimize your Nocturne Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Reaper's Toll, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade as core items, achieving a 16.7% win rate and 4.3 average placement. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice for this build. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |    |   |  | F Tier | 16.7% | +4.4% | 16.7% | 50.0% | 4.3 | 6 |
Plan your Nocturne Arena run
Arena Companion shows each champion's placement rates and stats, the best augments for them, a slot-by-slot augment planner, and the strongest duos and teams this patch.
- Placement rates & stats
- Augment slot planner
- Best duos & teams
Is Nocturne Good in Arena Mode?
Nocturne is currently rated as an F-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a difficult champion to succeed with in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 12.3% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 62.5% top 4 rate, Nocturne faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.
Nocturne Arena Performance Analysis
In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Nocturne averages a 3.7 placement across 587 analyzed matches. This balanced playstyle provides flexibility in combat.
The 29.6% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and trio synergies to maximize placement consistency.
Best Champions to Pair with Nocturne
Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Nocturne synergizes exceptionally well with Blitzcrank, achieving a combined 40.0% win rate and 2.8 average placement. This pairing improves Nocturne's baseline performance by +27.7%.
Other strong duo partners include Brand (35.3% win rate) and Rammus (23.1% win rate). Nocturne has excellent duo flexibility with 11+ 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 Dual Wield, which players select in 23.7% of games.
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 16.7% 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
Coordinate with your partner to cover Nocturne's weaknesses. Flexible partners work well with your balanced kit.
Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Nocturne's 62.5% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.
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 trio synergy with teammates like Blitzcrank, and mastery of Nocturne's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.
This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.20. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Nocturne's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 587 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Nocturne Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Nocturne good in Arena mode?
Nocturne is currently a F-tier champion in Arena mode with a 12.3% win rate and 62.5% 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 Blitzcrank, achieving a 40.0% win rate and 2.8 average placement together. Other strong partners include Brand and Rammus.
What are the best augments for Nocturne in Arena?
The highest-performing augment for Nocturne is Dual Wield with a 23.7% pick rate. 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 16.7% 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 12.3% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 29.6% and top 4 rate is 62.5%, with an average placement of 3.7 across 587 analyzed matches.
What tier is Nocturne in Arena?
Nocturne is rated as F-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good trio 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 Blitzcrank for best results. 2) Prioritize Dual Wield 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 Blitzcrank improves win rate to 40.0%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Nocturne's versatile kit and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.