Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Nocturnevs Amumu

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Amumu is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nocturne wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Amumu based on 130 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.

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
Amumu - 57.7% win rateAmumu(57.7%)
Nocturne - 57.7% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
57.7% WR
VS
Amumu vs Nocturne matchup - 42.3% win rate
Amumu
42.3% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Amumu Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 130
57.7%
Win Rate
42.3%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
684
DMG / min
636
13,112
Gold / game
11,789
509
Heal / min
295
888
DMG Mitigated / min
1,269
5.7
CC / min
1.2
67.2%
Early Game WR
32.8%
49.3%
Late Game WR
50.7%

Nocturne vs Amumu Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Amumu matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 130 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Amumu's 42.3%, giving Nocturne a 15.4 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 4.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Amumu and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Amumu away from CS whenever possible. 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
0.9Amumu
Nocturne and Amumu farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
684Nocturne
636Amumu
Nocturne deals 48 more champion damage per minute than Amumu. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Amumu choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nocturne's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,112Nocturne
11,789Amumu
Nocturne generates a commanding 1,324 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 4.5 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
1,397Nocturne
1,564Amumu
Amumu vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 167 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

Plated Steelcaps 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 Stridebreaker, Death's Dance 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 72.7% win rate across 11 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
67.2%
+34.4% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne67.2%
Amumu early game win rateAmumu32.8%
Late Game
Amumu
50.7%
+1.4% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne49.3%
Amumu late game win rateAmumu50.7%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 67.2% win rate — a 34.4 percentage point lead over Amumu. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Amumu at 50.7% win rate — only 1.4 points ahead of Nocturne. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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
Lethal Tempo - 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
66.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Amumu, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.31%2221.266512,50658.2%54.5%
51.46%2061.165312,66756.3%47.3%
44.88%2051.163112,56646.8%43.2%
48.97%1941.163812,89443.5%53.2%
53.37%1631.166912,37457.9%49.4%
44.30%1491.167312,90042.3%46.1%
57.69%1301.168413,11267.2%49.3%
54.62%1301.170112,85857.1%52.2%
52.94%1191.172912,88754.1%51.7%
60.50%1191.372314,33663.2%59.3%
54.87%1131.265012,35156.9%53.2%
46.90%1131.377212,20642.0%50.8%
49.54%1091.271613,41461.9%41.8%
52.58%971.168413,54260.5%47.5%
49.48%971.170112,15652.9%45.6%
58.14%861.167912,56861.1%56.0%
47.62%841.164112,57748.6%46.8%
58.02%811.168812,13557.5%58.5%
47.44%781.268913,35834.4%56.5%
44.16%771.171312,50039.5%48.7%
49.33%751.166613,08066.7%39.6%
56.94%721.263212,40951.4%62.9%
51.43%701.467412,86555.9%47.2%
55.07%691.167313,13353.1%56.8%
42.65%681.272713,15237.5%47.2%
52.24%671.165212,17747.4%58.6%
45.31%641.268312,72651.5%38.7%
57.38%611.169212,15948.1%64.7%
49.18%611.170212,27146.7%51.6%
48.33%601.172912,67850.0%47.1%
51.67%601.366211,73657.1%44.0%
55.93%591.067711,62455.6%56.5%
36.84%571.168312,90636.4%37.1%
50.88%571.371313,49259.3%43.3%
41.07%561.064212,50933.3%48.3%
59.62%521.272413,29854.2%64.3%
43.48%461.269812,50550.0%36.4%
37.50%401.476312,91037.5%37.5%
56.41%391.465812,43965.0%47.4%
41.67%361.072012,25831.3%50.0%
41.67%361.169713,28853.9%34.8%
44.12%341.262012,92450.0%40.9%
55.88%341.167613,00550.0%61.1%
30.30%331.365412,72623.1%35.0%
46.88%321.669111,68244.4%50.0%
54.84%310.957910,92350.0%58.8%
56.67%301.160912,35350.0%62.5%
41.38%291.375213,75850.0%38.1%
29.63%271.049911,88736.4%25.0%
46.15%261.458011,38530.0%56.3%
47.83%231.868812,14345.5%50.0%
52.17%231.676513,70271.4%43.8%
63.64%221.672013,71362.5%64.3%
59.09%221.266112,72157.1%60.0%
57.14%211.977913,68257.1%57.1%
55.00%201.566212,46877.8%36.4%
52.63%191.572714,16071.4%41.7%
40.00%151.465213,6350.0%54.5%
50.00%140.958212,16366.7%20.0%
63.64%113.788615,561100.0%55.6%
54.55%111.288115,054100.0%37.5%
36.36%111.282015,36366.7%25.0%
45.45%112.877512,06133.3%50.0%
40.00%102.667012,90950.0%33.3%
60.00%100.984914,019100.0%33.3%
70.00%101.082414,71680.0%60.0%
70.00%101.165812,05075.0%66.7%
50.00%82.385012,75575.0%25.0%
62.50%84.874312,878100.0%50.0%
42.86%71.780712,91075.0%0.0%
42.86%71.159712,0740.0%75.0%
57.14%75.685114,31466.7%50.0%
57.14%71.671513,09866.7%50.0%
57.14%75.283112,01225.0%100.0%
33.33%61.171312,57766.7%0.0%
100.00%61.966013,983100.0%100.0%

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Nocturne vs Amumu - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Amumu in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Amumu's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 130 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nocturne do against Amumu in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Amumu with a 67.2% win rate versus 32.8%. 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 50.7% win rate compared to 49.3%. Amumu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Amumu with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 130 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Amumu?

The best Nocturne build against Amumu includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 72.7% 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 66.7% win rate in the Nocturne vs Amumu matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Amumu?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Amumu with a 57.7% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Amumu in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Amumu?

When playing Nocturne against Amumu, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.