Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Nocturnevs Aurora

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Aurora is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nocturne wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Aurora based on 5 games. Nocturne holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Aurora 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
Aurora - 80.0% win rateAurora(80.0%)
Nocturne - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
80.0% WR
VS
Aurora vs Nocturne matchup - 20.0% win rate
Aurora
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Aurora Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Aurora matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.8
816
DMG / min
1,006
13,339
Gold / game
11,948
247
Heal / min
208
582
DMG Mitigated / min
468
5.2
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nocturne vs Aurora Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Aurora matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Aurora's 20.0%, giving Nocturne a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aurora players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 4.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Aurora and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aurora 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 Aurora Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Aurora in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Nocturne
6.8Aurora
Nocturne and Aurora 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
816Nocturne
1,006Aurora
Aurora heavily out-damages Nocturne by 190 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 Aurora's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,339Nocturne
11,948Aurora
Nocturne generates a commanding 1,391 more gold per game than Aurora. This substantial economic advantage means Nocturne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurora should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
5.2Nocturne
0.3Aurora
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Aurora, with 4.9 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. Aurora should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
829Nocturne
676Aurora
Nocturne vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 154 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nocturne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurora is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurora, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Aurora

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Aurora, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Aurora are Axiom Arc, The Collector and Stridebreaker. 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 Aurora. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Aurora matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne50.0%
Aurora early game win rateAurora50.0%
Late Game
Nocturne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne100.0%
Aurora late game win rateAurora0.0%

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

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

Nocturne holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aurora players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Aurora

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs AuroraPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Nocturne rune vs AuroraTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs AuroraLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs AuroraLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Aurora
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs AuroraDomination
Ultimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs AuroraTaste of Blood - best Nocturne rune vs Aurora
100.0% WR

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


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
48.23%3671.166512,29049.1%47.6%
53.33%3601.168612,44259.3%48.2%
49.83%2971.164911,98449.3%50.3%
50.72%2781.168213,03055.1%48.0%
44.49%2721.166512,32449.1%41.4%
42.75%2551.164812,46348.1%38.8%
51.63%2151.164912,63650.0%52.9%
53.37%2081.264212,52267.5%44.0%
50.50%2021.264513,02650.0%50.9%
50.00%1981.263411,73755.7%44.5%
43.92%1891.268111,78245.2%42.7%
53.80%1581.167012,53546.1%59.1%
53.44%1311.170313,08054.4%52.7%
48.44%1281.168912,21848.3%48.6%
53.60%1251.161512,20252.9%54.0%
50.40%1251.264812,17444.6%55.1%
54.17%1201.267712,75165.0%48.8%
46.02%1131.165112,65760.9%35.8%
51.33%1131.263312,02354.2%49.2%
59.29%1131.270712,20758.9%59.6%
55.36%1121.270313,57564.9%50.7%
63.89%1081.271213,43670.5%59.4%
52.53%991.368912,66052.4%52.6%
58.16%981.064512,06963.8%52.9%
52.63%951.268412,35062.5%45.5%
47.87%941.068512,78140.5%52.6%
47.13%871.067612,84451.3%43.8%
58.33%841.169512,98653.1%61.5%
49.40%831.369314,02656.0%46.5%
51.22%821.060611,38846.1%55.8%
51.28%781.168312,32448.6%53.5%
52.56%781.268213,68836.4%58.9%
51.95%771.271213,65162.1%45.8%
49.15%591.274712,95554.2%45.7%
50.00%581.165611,86455.6%45.2%
45.61%571.167712,45556.5%38.2%
50.88%571.466112,58652.0%50.0%
46.30%541.165712,12134.6%57.1%
54.35%461.166712,26952.2%56.5%
60.00%401.163511,93052.9%65.2%
52.50%401.262712,41940.0%60.0%
48.72%391.284512,92743.8%52.2%
61.54%391.266512,63273.7%50.0%
48.65%371.159912,64146.1%50.0%
41.67%361.276314,13433.3%44.4%
58.33%361.071611,91150.0%68.8%
62.86%351.167213,13770.0%60.0%
35.29%341.766712,60333.3%36.0%
48.48%331.267312,26550.0%47.6%
53.13%321.173413,00261.5%47.4%
56.67%301.272613,45961.5%52.9%
60.00%301.370013,43463.6%57.9%
50.00%281.255212,08230.8%66.7%
30.77%261.368813,09230.0%31.3%
52.00%251.268412,38572.7%35.7%
62.50%241.276013,29555.6%66.7%
39.13%230.969511,63336.4%41.7%
47.62%211.566812,41666.7%33.3%
38.10%211.360612,47557.1%28.6%
55.00%201.176613,54560.0%50.0%
50.00%201.25639,97350.0%50.0%
68.42%191.879315,07966.7%69.2%
26.32%191.570112,29142.9%16.7%
25.00%160.957210,71110.0%50.0%
62.50%161.163010,90770.0%50.0%
53.33%151.365311,75785.7%25.0%
50.00%120.979812,91633.3%55.6%
45.45%111.774815,262100.0%33.3%
40.00%102.761711,14637.5%50.0%
75.00%81.972612,286100.0%50.0%
50.00%81.460813,574100.0%0.0%
71.43%73.174811,98975.0%66.7%
85.71%71.575111,887100.0%80.0%
33.33%61.373611,64233.3%33.3%
40.00%52.074713,47633.3%50.0%
40.00%51.466112,35633.3%50.0%
80.00%56.781613,33950.0%100.0%

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Nocturne vs Aurora - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Aurora in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Aurora matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Aurora's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Nocturne do against Aurora in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Aurora 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 Aurora in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Aurora 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 Aurora matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Aurora with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Aurora?

The best Nocturne build against Aurora includes Axiom Arc, The Collector, Stridebreaker with Immortal Path. 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 Aurora?

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

Does Nocturne counter Aurora?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Aurora with a 80.0% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Aurora in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Aurora?

When playing Nocturne against Aurora, 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.