Nocturnevs Aatrox
Nocturne vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aatrox wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Nocturne based on 7 games. Aatrox wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Aatrox matchup.
Nocturne Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nocturne 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 Nocturne vs Aatrox Matchup?
Nocturne vs Aatrox Matchup Summary
The Nocturne vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Nocturne's 42.9%, giving Aatrox a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aatrox controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aatrox 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 4.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aatrox 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.
Nocturne vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown
Aatrox is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aatrox holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nocturne Build Against Aatrox
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Aatrox are Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Nocturne 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 Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Aatrox matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nocturne20.0%
Aatrox80.0%Nocturne100.0%Aatrox0.0%Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Aatrox 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Aatrox. 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: Aatrox 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 Nocturne Runes Against Aatrox
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Nocturne the best tools to compete against Aatrox in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Nocturne'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 Nocturne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.41% | 59 | 1.0 | 684 | 12,064 | 65.2% | 63.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 1.2 | 673 | 13,022 | 53.3% | 46.3% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 1.2 | 664 | 12,244 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 55.32% | 47 | 1.1 | 662 | 12,838 | 46.7% | 59.4% | |
| 62.79% | 43 | 1.3 | 671 | 10,762 | 61.5% | 64.7% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 1.1 | 760 | 12,759 | 33.3% | 70.4% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 1.3 | 711 | 12,257 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.1 | 704 | 11,890 | 58.8% | 47.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.1 | 638 | 12,836 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.1 | 699 | 12,114 | 53.9% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 1.2 | 808 | 13,796 | 62.5% | 68.4% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 1.1 | 757 | 12,532 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 678 | 12,409 | 62.5% | 47.1% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 627 | 12,395 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.3 | 708 | 12,223 | 77.8% | 35.7% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 1.1 | 749 | 10,405 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.1 | 700 | 13,495 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.2 | 763 | 12,030 | 63.6% | 70.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 645 | 10,487 | 70.0% | 60.0% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 1.2 | 656 | 12,340 | 22.2% | 30.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.2 | 701 | 13,184 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.3 | 718 | 12,209 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 631 | 12,153 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 645 | 11,492 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.2 | 796 | 12,632 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.0 | 707 | 12,472 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 727 | 12,910 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 676 | 11,262 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 725 | 13,514 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.1 | 788 | 14,333 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.5 | 724 | 14,661 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.4 | 695 | 13,107 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 607 | 9,212 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 723 | 13,129 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 731 | 12,909 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 619 | 10,374 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 0.9 | 587 | 10,285 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 670 | 11,050 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.6 | 685 | 12,815 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 634 | 12,915 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 663 | 13,906 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 692 | 9,740 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.0 | 665 | 10,129 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 703 | 10,353 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.9 | 724 | 12,836 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 640 | 14,142 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 518 | 10,662 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.0 | 734 | 14,148 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 525 | 8,356 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 669 | 11,514 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 664 | 13,585 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 795 | 15,233 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 457 | 9,911 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 533 | 9,720 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.0 | 373 | 5,555 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Nocturne vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nocturne do against Aatrox in League of Legends?
Aatrox wins the Nocturne vs Aatrox matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Nocturne's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nocturne do against Aatrox in the early game?
In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Nocturne with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nocturne do against Aatrox in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Aatrox matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nocturne vs Aatrox matchup?
Aatrox wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Nocturne build against Aatrox?
The best Nocturne build against Aatrox includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Nocturne runes against Aatrox?
The best Nocturne runes against Aatrox use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Nocturne vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nocturne counter Aatrox?
No, Nocturne struggles against Aatrox with only a 42.9% win rate. Aatrox has the advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aatrox's lead.
How do I play Nocturne against Aatrox?
When playing Nocturne against Aatrox, play cautiously and avoid Aatrox's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Aatrox in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.