Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Nocturnevs Amumu

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
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Nocturne vs Amumu is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Amumu wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.8%) over Nocturne based on 167 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Amumu scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup.

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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.

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Nocturne - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
46.1% WR
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Amumu vs Nocturne matchup - 53.9% win rate
Amumu
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Amumu Matchup?

Amumu wins the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup
Winner
Amumu
Matches: 167
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
1.1
CS / min
0.8
649
DMG / min
621
12,154
Gold / game
11,282
476
Heal / min
292
823
DMG Mitigated / min
1,202
5.7
CC / min
1.2
51.3%
Early Game WR
48.8%
41.4%
Late Game WR
58.6%

Nocturne vs Amumu Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Amumu matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 167 recent matches analyzed, Amumu wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Nocturne's 46.1%, giving Amumu a 7.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Amumu outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Amumu reaches their power spikes, while Amumu 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. Amumu 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 Amumu 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 Amumu Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Amumu in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Amumu, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Nocturne
0.8Amumu
Nocturne and Amumu farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
649Nocturne
621Amumu
Damage output is virtually even between Nocturne and Amumu, with only 28 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,154Nocturne
11,282Amumu
Nocturne generates a commanding 873 more gold per game than Amumu. This substantial economic advantage means Nocturne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Amumu should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
5.7Nocturne
1.2Amumu
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Amumu, with 4.4 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. Amumu should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,299Nocturne
1,494Amumu
Amumu vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 195 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Amumu can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nocturne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nocturne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Amumu

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Amumu, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Amumu are Axiom Arc, Stridebreaker and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Nocturne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Amumu. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
51.3%
+2.5% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne51.3%
Amumu early game win rateAmumu48.8%
Late Game
Amumu
58.6%
+17.2% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne41.4%
Amumu late game win rateAmumu58.6%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Nocturne has a meaningful 51.3% win rate, outperforming Amumu by 2.5 percentage points. Nocturne players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Amumu is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.6% win rate — 17.2 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Amumu, 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 Amumu 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 Amumu

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs AmumuPrecision
Conqueror - best Nocturne rune vs AmumuTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs AmumuLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs AmumuLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Amumu
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs AmumuDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs AmumuUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Amumu
52.5% WR

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


Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.51%4021.167712,63253.8%44.5%
49.11%3951.266512,69255.5%44.1%
46.47%3121.165212,64049.6%44.4%
47.33%3001.269512,58846.3%48.0%
49.65%2861.165512,33555.3%44.1%
50.89%2811.168712,36446.1%55.0%
54.38%2741.167212,83256.5%52.8%
48.29%2631.168312,77748.6%48.0%
50.42%2401.164812,66751.4%49.6%
51.82%2201.267913,58252.2%51.7%
58.47%1831.171212,16354.6%61.9%
57.14%1681.166812,74156.9%57.3%
46.11%1671.164912,15451.3%41.4%
46.54%1591.167412,53047.7%45.7%
48.63%1461.067012,71241.7%53.5%
48.15%1351.165512,66952.6%44.9%
57.89%1331.170813,04457.7%58.0%
45.80%1311.366011,93248.1%44.2%
56.25%1281.169112,34957.6%55.1%
61.16%1211.271512,99574.0%52.1%
48.33%1201.172213,13650.0%47.1%
58.97%1171.166812,65269.2%50.8%
56.36%1101.479813,62160.0%54.3%
52.94%1021.164012,12458.7%48.2%
48.45%971.068912,34940.0%55.8%
47.42%971.168512,68540.5%52.7%
54.17%961.169512,98751.2%56.4%
46.15%911.271612,74342.1%49.1%
53.85%911.066012,11252.4%55.1%
62.22%901.270913,63471.0%57.6%
53.49%861.168613,00860.0%49.0%
45.24%841.266112,60846.0%44.7%
46.99%831.272113,50559.3%41.1%
53.03%661.163511,90561.8%43.8%
60.00%601.073312,43266.7%55.6%
59.32%591.263212,44766.7%51.7%
59.65%571.273313,72461.1%59.0%
45.28%531.363711,74045.0%45.5%
53.06%491.572911,79848.3%60.0%
32.65%491.561412,47640.0%27.6%
62.22%451.052611,44961.1%63.0%
44.44%451.165711,99456.5%31.8%
61.36%441.175311,68865.0%58.3%
52.27%441.062812,53831.8%72.7%
41.86%431.279612,34057.9%29.2%
32.56%431.166812,43029.4%34.6%
57.14%421.274112,95178.6%46.4%
47.50%401.872314,49057.1%45.5%
58.97%391.371613,56140.0%70.8%
42.11%381.168812,75146.7%39.1%
67.57%371.068712,75371.4%65.2%
68.57%351.466412,80266.7%70.0%
52.94%341.162012,46469.2%42.9%
40.63%321.065312,54220.0%50.0%
55.17%291.267812,34050.0%61.5%
40.74%271.371813,88225.0%47.4%
53.85%261.672412,77570.0%43.8%
54.17%241.578613,47254.5%53.9%
47.83%231.365011,59638.5%60.0%
50.00%221.259211,30345.5%54.5%
45.45%221.876712,94228.6%53.3%
70.00%201.366014,36380.0%66.7%
82.35%170.966314,01875.0%88.9%
35.29%171.467513,55750.0%27.3%
31.25%161.266410,68228.6%33.3%
40.00%151.574412,83325.0%57.1%
57.14%141.063412,52360.0%55.6%
50.00%141.263612,82583.3%25.0%
58.33%121.357810,84371.4%40.0%
33.33%123.273213,53340.0%28.6%
54.55%111.476114,22475.0%42.9%
45.45%111.179013,22825.0%57.1%
33.33%91.779813,78460.0%0.0%
66.67%94.183113,236100.0%62.5%
62.50%81.871113,07880.0%33.3%
57.14%71.653210,97666.7%50.0%
50.00%66.476413,523100.0%25.0%
50.00%62.663910,92866.7%33.3%
66.67%62.453312,06866.7%66.7%
50.00%66.870612,79250.0%50.0%
33.33%60.959813,056100.0%20.0%
80.00%53.999614,561100.0%66.7%
40.00%50.766812,90033.3%50.0%
80.00%51.06058,991100.0%0.0%

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Nocturne vs Amumu - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Amumu in League of Legends?

Amumu wins the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Nocturne's 46.1%, a 7.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 167 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nocturne do against Amumu in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Amumu with a 51.3% win rate versus 48.8%. 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 Amumu in the late game?

In the late game, Amumu takes over the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup with a 58.6% win rate compared to 41.4%. Amumu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup?

Amumu wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.8 percentage point advantage means Amumu is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 167 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Amumu?

The best Nocturne build against Amumu includes Axiom Arc, Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Amumu?

The best Nocturne runes against Amumu use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.5% win rate in the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Amumu?

No, Nocturne struggles against Amumu with only a 46.1% win rate. Amumu has the advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Amumu's lead.

How do I play Nocturne against Amumu?

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