Nocturnevs Briar
Nocturne vs Briar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Briar based on 132 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 Briar 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 Briar Matchup?
Nocturne vs Briar Matchup Summary
The Nocturne vs Briar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 132 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Briar's 50.0%, giving Nocturne a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Nocturne holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Briar can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 5.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Briar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Nocturne vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown
Briar is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Briar holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nocturne Build Against Briar
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Briar are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and The Collector. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Briar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Briar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Briar50.0%Nocturne50.0%Briar50.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nocturne and Briar, 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.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nocturne at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Briar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Nocturne nor Briar has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.
Best Nocturne Runes Against Briar
Precision
Domination
The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Nocturne maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Briar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.04% | 230 | 1.1 | 707 | 12,422 | 54.3% | 52.2% | |
| 46.83% | 205 | 1.2 | 692 | 12,489 | 51.3% | 44.2% | |
| 52.88% | 191 | 1.1 | 677 | 11,721 | 51.1% | 54.4% | |
| 51.93% | 181 | 1.1 | 676 | 11,950 | 55.7% | 49.0% | |
| 48.81% | 168 | 1.1 | 718 | 12,203 | 42.6% | 53.0% | |
| 48.18% | 137 | 1.3 | 676 | 13,064 | 46.9% | 48.9% | |
| 48.18% | 137 | 1.1 | 689 | 12,916 | 52.0% | 46.0% | |
| 45.45% | 132 | 1.2 | 709 | 12,105 | 46.1% | 45.0% | |
| 50.00% | 132 | 1.1 | 725 | 12,721 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 112 | 1.2 | 713 | 12,293 | 59.2% | 55.6% | |
| 52.83% | 106 | 1.1 | 731 | 13,406 | 54.3% | 52.1% | |
| 59.05% | 105 | 1.1 | 770 | 12,100 | 53.1% | 64.3% | |
| 38.83% | 103 | 1.1 | 691 | 12,536 | 47.6% | 32.8% | |
| 50.98% | 102 | 1.1 | 764 | 12,526 | 52.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.39% | 93 | 1.0 | 624 | 11,892 | 58.1% | 43.5% | |
| 54.95% | 91 | 1.2 | 725 | 12,502 | 53.9% | 55.8% | |
| 50.59% | 85 | 1.1 | 674 | 12,197 | 32.4% | 62.8% | |
| 50.00% | 84 | 1.2 | 694 | 11,600 | 51.2% | 48.8% | |
| 55.95% | 84 | 1.2 | 719 | 12,256 | 57.1% | 55.1% | |
| 58.54% | 82 | 1.0 | 691 | 11,421 | 59.5% | 57.5% | |
| 57.14% | 77 | 0.9 | 690 | 12,153 | 61.3% | 54.4% | |
| 48.68% | 76 | 1.2 | 714 | 12,422 | 50.0% | 47.7% | |
| 42.03% | 69 | 1.1 | 656 | 11,673 | 30.6% | 54.5% | |
| 58.73% | 63 | 1.1 | 752 | 13,440 | 60.0% | 58.1% | |
| 66.07% | 56 | 1.1 | 729 | 12,040 | 73.1% | 60.0% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 1.2 | 747 | 13,086 | 66.7% | 37.8% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 1.2 | 695 | 12,454 | 52.6% | 46.9% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 1.1 | 725 | 11,563 | 47.6% | 48.3% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 681 | 12,473 | 56.3% | 52.9% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 1.1 | 693 | 12,845 | 41.2% | 46.9% | |
| 59.18% | 49 | 1.1 | 741 | 13,234 | 55.6% | 61.3% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 1.1 | 631 | 12,259 | 50.0% | 52.0% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 1.3 | 827 | 13,854 | 58.3% | 45.2% | |
| 40.48% | 42 | 1.2 | 685 | 12,224 | 44.4% | 37.5% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.3 | 734 | 12,513 | 30.8% | 57.7% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.1 | 663 | 12,279 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.0 | 659 | 11,349 | 43.8% | 47.4% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 1.6 | 667 | 10,902 | 50.0% | 29.4% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 1.1 | 696 | 12,696 | 75.0% | 55.0% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.2 | 623 | 10,952 | 57.1% | 43.8% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.4 | 806 | 13,119 | 81.8% | 37.5% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 686 | 13,682 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 634 | 11,587 | 25.0% | 64.7% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.5 | 641 | 11,954 | 50.0% | 31.3% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.2 | 638 | 13,305 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.1 | 604 | 11,668 | 46.1% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.4 | 668 | 10,817 | 63.6% | 27.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.3 | 765 | 14,411 | 37.5% | 69.2% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 1.0 | 584 | 10,937 | 55.6% | 90.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.1 | 760 | 13,134 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.5 | 609 | 11,693 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 654 | 12,470 | 71.4% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 690 | 13,025 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.2 | 710 | 12,280 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.1 | 623 | 12,277 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.3 | 759 | 12,055 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.2 | 591 | 12,562 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.0 | 753 | 11,546 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 725 | 11,110 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.2 | 734 | 10,812 | 83.3% | 20.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.9 | 620 | 11,149 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.3 | 588 | 10,043 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 491 | 9,104 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 834 | 11,849 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.8 | 721 | 9,721 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 816 | 15,085 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 740 | 8,430 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 530 | 10,823 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.7 | 874 | 17,500 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 773 | 14,970 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 651 | 11,344 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 802 | 10,058 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 700 | 12,148 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 539 | 12,891 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 669 | 10,995 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 909 | 14,450 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 864 | 12,197 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 681 | 9,014 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Nocturne vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nocturne do against Briar in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Briar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Briar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 132 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nocturne do against Briar in the early game?
In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Briar 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 Briar in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Briar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nocturne vs Briar matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Briar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 132 games analyzed.
What is the best Nocturne build against Briar?
The best Nocturne build against Briar includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, The Collector with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Briar?
The best Nocturne runes against Briar use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.9% win rate in the Nocturne vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nocturne counter Briar?
Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Briar with a 50.0% win rate. Nocturne slightly edges out Briar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Nocturne against Briar?
When playing Nocturne against Briar, 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.