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

Nocturnevs Elise

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

Nocturne vs Elise is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nocturne wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.7%) over Elise based on 31 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 Elise 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
Elise - 54.8% win rateElise(54.8%)
Nocturne - 54.8% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
54.8% WR
VS
Elise vs Nocturne matchup - 45.2% win rate
Elise
45.2% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Elise Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Elise matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 31
54.8%
Win Rate
45.2%
0.9
CS / min
0.9
579
DMG / min
713
10,923
Gold / game
11,285
469
Heal / min
397
747
DMG Mitigated / min
483
5.6
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
58.8%
Late Game WR
41.2%

Nocturne vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Elise matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Elise's 45.2%, giving Nocturne a 9.7 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Elise 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 4.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Elise and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Elise 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 Elise Laning Phase Breakdown

Elise wins the laning phase against Nocturne in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Nocturne
0.9Elise
Nocturne and Elise farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
579Nocturne
713Elise
Elise heavily out-damages Nocturne by 134 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 Elise's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,923Nocturne
11,285Elise
Elise earns 362 more gold per game than Nocturne, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Elise slightly faster item completions.
Utility
5.6Nocturne
0.9Elise
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Elise, with 4.7 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. Elise should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,216Nocturne
880Elise
Nocturne vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 336 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nocturne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Elise

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Elise, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Elise are Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Nocturne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Nocturne the best chance to compete against Elise. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Elise matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne50.0%
Elise early game win rateElise50.0%
Late Game
Nocturne
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne58.8%
Elise late game win rateElise41.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nocturne and Elise, 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 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Elise. 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. Elise players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Elise

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs ElisePrecision
Conqueror - best Nocturne rune vs EliseTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs EliseLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs EliseCoup de Grace - best Nocturne rune vs Elise
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs EliseDomination
Ultimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs EliseCheap Shot - best Nocturne rune vs Elise
100.0% WR

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

How does Nocturne do against Elise in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Elise matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to Elise's 45.2%, a 9.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nocturne do against Elise in the early game?

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

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Elise matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Elise matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Elise with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.7 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Elise?

The best Nocturne build against Elise includes Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 40.0% 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 Elise?

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

Does Nocturne counter Elise?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Elise with a 54.8% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Elise in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Elise?

When playing Nocturne against Elise, 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.