- Win Rate
- 48.7%
- Pick Rate
- 2.8%
- Ban Rate
- 10.4%
Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 5,584
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 20, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.20. Nocturne wins with a 56.6% win rate (+13.2%) over Fiddlesticks based on 76 games. Fiddlesticks wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Matchup?
Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary
The Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 76 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 56.6% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 43.4%, giving Nocturne a 13.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fiddlesticks controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fiddlesticks needs to press advantages before Nocturne reaches their power spikes, while Nocturne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 4.3s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Fiddlesticks and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and gold lead at 15 minutes, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks at 15 Minutes
At 15 minutes Nocturne leads Fiddlesticks by 395 gold, 5.1 CS and 281 experience on average, with Nocturne at 3.1 kills and Fiddlesticks at 2.1 kills. Based on 70 games with a 15-minute timeline.
Best Nocturne Build Against Fiddlesticks
Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 9 of 55 Nocturne games against Fiddlesticks carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Nocturne's standard build instead.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nocturne48.1%
Fiddlesticks51.9%Nocturne61.2%Fiddlesticks38.8%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Fiddlesticks has a meaningful 51.9% win rate, outperforming Nocturne by 3.7 percentage points. Fiddlesticks players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Nocturne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.2% win rate — 22.4 points above Fiddlesticks. Extended games heavily favor Nocturne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Fiddlesticks must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nocturne reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nocturne survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Nocturne Runes Against Fiddlesticks
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Fiddlesticks, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.20. 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.
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Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nocturne do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 56.6% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 43.4%, a 13.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 76 recent ranked games in patch 26.20.
How does Nocturne do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?
In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Nocturne with a 51.9% win rate versus 48.1%. Fiddlesticks players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nocturne do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 61.2% win rate compared to 38.8%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 56.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.20. The 13.2 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 76 games analyzed.
What is the best Nocturne build against Fiddlesticks?
There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Nocturne against Fiddlesticks yet. Use Nocturne's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Fiddlesticks.
What are the best Nocturne runes against Fiddlesticks?
The best Nocturne runes against Fiddlesticks use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.1% win rate in the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nocturne counter Fiddlesticks?
Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 56.6% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.20 data.
How do I play Nocturne against Fiddlesticks?
When playing Nocturne against Fiddlesticks, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Fiddlesticks. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.