Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Nocturnevs Ahri

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Ahri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ahri wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nocturne based on 5 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Ahri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Ahri 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.

Compare against an opponent
Ahri - 40.0% win rateAhri(40.0%)
Nocturne - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
40.0% WR
VS
Ahri vs Nocturne matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ahri
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Ahri Matchup?

Ahri wins the Nocturne vs Ahri matchup
Winner
Ahri
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.8
CS / min
7.1
678
DMG / min
825
9,872
Gold / game
9,955
159
Heal / min
263
623
DMG Mitigated / min
372
4.3
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nocturne vs Ahri Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Ahri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ahri wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nocturne's 40.0%, giving Ahri a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Ahri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Ahri reaches their power spikes, while Ahri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 3.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ahri 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 Ahri 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 Ahri Laning Phase Breakdown

Ahri wins the laning phase against Nocturne in League of Legends

Ahri is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ahri holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Nocturne
7.1Ahri
Ahri edges out Nocturne by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ahri.
Damage
678Nocturne
825Ahri
Ahri heavily out-damages Nocturne by 147 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nocturne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ahri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,872Nocturne
9,955Ahri
Nocturne and Ahri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 83 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
4.3Nocturne
0.6Ahri
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Ahri, with 3.7 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. Ahri should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
782Nocturne
635Ahri
Nocturne heals and mitigates 147 more damage per minute than Ahri, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nocturne to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Ahri.

Best Nocturne Build Against Ahri

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Ahri, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Ahri are Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc and The Collector. This combination gives Nocturne 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 Nocturne vs Ahri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne50.0%
Ahri early game win rateAhri50.0%
Late Game
Ahri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne0.0%
Ahri late game win rateAhri100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nocturne and Ahri, with Nocturne 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.

Ahri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Ahri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nocturne has the edge early, but Ahri 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 Nocturne Runes Against Ahri

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs AhriPrecision
Conqueror - best Nocturne rune vs AhriTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs AhriLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs AhriLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Ahri
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs AhriDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs AhriUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Ahri
100.0% WR

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


Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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.

Nocturne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.04%5351.166112,35849.4%47.0%
51.89%5281.169612,56958.4%46.8%
45.17%4141.163611,98045.9%44.6%
50.24%4141.165912,13350.5%50.0%
48.76%4021.167612,82849.0%48.6%
47.00%4001.165112,53750.6%44.4%
51.30%3081.264413,07150.8%51.7%
51.85%2971.164612,33350.4%53.0%
52.72%2941.265412,67463.5%45.8%
46.10%2821.162711,74948.1%44.4%
42.45%2781.268111,80042.1%42.8%
54.09%2201.167712,77246.7%59.2%
47.76%2011.165712,57557.3%40.2%
51.74%2011.163612,34651.2%52.2%
57.07%1911.267512,78969.6%50.0%
52.38%1891.168812,32950.6%54.0%
52.49%1811.164712,11347.5%56.4%
51.96%1791.168312,58153.6%50.5%
61.40%1711.271312,47359.0%63.4%
61.68%1671.272113,38368.7%57.0%
54.04%1611.270113,68960.0%51.4%
51.25%1601.265912,67157.8%46.9%
55.33%1501.264612,31256.5%54.5%
44.29%1401.169413,16444.2%44.3%
53.68%1361.365812,31654.1%53.3%
51.11%1351.168912,87252.6%50.0%
55.22%1341.064612,24063.9%48.0%
50.00%1321.369313,54750.0%50.0%
50.00%1241.269613,35458.3%44.7%
59.17%1201.268713,18554.0%62.9%
54.17%1201.167811,98757.6%50.8%
54.39%1141.269113,46547.4%57.9%
57.27%1101.163411,86450.0%62.9%
47.62%841.273112,99952.9%44.0%
55.95%841.668612,87256.4%55.6%
50.00%821.268012,31560.0%42.5%
51.22%821.168012,71658.3%45.6%
48.05%771.165212,48037.8%57.5%
56.92%651.266812,32854.5%59.4%
60.66%611.264212,34845.8%70.3%
43.33%601.383612,70434.6%50.0%
54.24%591.365512,88755.0%53.9%
59.32%591.069912,38561.3%57.1%
55.93%591.267013,22868.0%47.1%
52.63%571.159612,21652.2%52.9%
45.45%551.265312,87544.4%46.0%
58.82%511.567413,40363.2%56.3%
46.00%501.174814,04550.0%44.4%
46.94%491.168012,99450.0%44.8%
38.78%491.465211,72941.2%37.5%
51.06%471.165711,99144.4%55.2%
42.86%421.169712,64147.4%39.1%
45.00%401.164212,34163.2%28.6%
41.03%391.261712,61725.0%52.2%
38.46%391.270913,40442.9%36.0%
44.74%381.269112,14338.9%50.0%
54.29%351.763912,92369.2%45.5%
57.58%331.676915,05550.0%60.9%
59.38%321.174113,24050.0%63.6%
58.06%311.564011,46569.2%50.0%
55.17%291.365612,76371.4%40.0%
40.74%271.567712,77554.5%31.3%
57.69%261.358410,52364.3%50.0%
58.33%241.371814,83883.3%50.0%
58.33%241.474613,74460.0%57.1%
31.82%221.575212,64344.4%23.1%
25.00%201.163411,76416.7%37.5%
50.00%200.979113,00020.0%60.0%
50.00%122.862211,50344.4%66.7%
72.73%113.484913,44675.0%71.4%
63.64%112.379412,711100.0%33.3%
36.36%111.761912,85080.0%0.0%
55.56%92.986114,66040.0%75.0%
44.44%92.887912,20066.7%33.3%
44.44%91.251010,29740.0%50.0%
88.89%91.472811,980100.0%83.3%
50.00%81.281212,69250.0%50.0%
28.57%71.160014,47650.0%20.0%
42.86%72.390614,96066.7%25.0%
83.33%60.761512,06466.7%100.0%
83.33%65.673611,34466.7%100.0%
60.00%51.563712,570100.0%33.3%
80.00%54.267910,380100.0%50.0%
20.00%54.51,12115,0820.0%33.3%
80.00%56.781613,33950.0%100.0%
0.00%52.34539,2080.0%0.0%
40.00%56.86789,87250.0%0.0%

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Nocturne vs Ahri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Ahri in League of Legends?

Ahri wins the Nocturne vs Ahri matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nocturne's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Nocturne do against Ahri in the early game?

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

How does Nocturne do against Ahri in the late game?

In the late game, Ahri takes over the Nocturne vs Ahri matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Ahri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Ahri matchup?

Ahri wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ahri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Ahri?

The best Nocturne build against Ahri includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, The Collector with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nocturne runes against Ahri?

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

Does Nocturne counter Ahri?

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

How do I play Nocturne against Ahri?

When playing Nocturne against Ahri, play cautiously and avoid Ahri's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ahri has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.