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

Nocturnevs Darius

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nocturne wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Darius based on 21 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 Darius 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
Darius - 57.1% win rateDarius(57.1%)
Nocturne - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
57.1% WR
VS
Darius vs Nocturne matchup - 42.9% win rate
Darius
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Darius Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Darius matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 21
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
1.9
CS / min
1.6
779
DMG / min
628
13,682
Gold / game
12,744
509
Heal / min
441
877
DMG Mitigated / min
1,178
6.0
CC / min
0.8
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Nocturne vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Darius's 42.9%, giving Nocturne a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius 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 5.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Darius, 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
1.9Nocturne
1.6Darius
Nocturne edges out Darius 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 Nocturne.
Damage
779Nocturne
628Darius
Nocturne heavily out-damages Darius by 151 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nocturne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,682Nocturne
12,744Darius
Nocturne generates a commanding 937 more gold per game than Darius. This substantial economic advantage means Nocturne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Darius should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
6.0Nocturne
0.8Darius
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Darius, with 5.3 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. Darius should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,386Nocturne
1,620Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 234 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius 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 Darius

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Darius are Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate and Black Cleaver. 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 Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne57.1%
Darius early game win rateDarius42.9%
Late Game
Nocturne
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne57.1%
Darius late game win rateDarius42.9%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nocturne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Darius. 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. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Conqueror - best Nocturne rune vs DariusTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs DariusLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Darius
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs DariusDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs DariusUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Darius
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Darius, 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 Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Darius in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Darius matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Darius's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nocturne do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Darius with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Darius matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Darius matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Darius with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Darius?

The best Nocturne build against Darius includes Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Darius?

The best Nocturne runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Nocturne vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Darius?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 57.1% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Darius?

When playing Nocturne against Darius, 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.