Nocturnevs Fiddlesticks
Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Fiddlesticks wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Nocturne based on 13 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Fiddlesticks 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 13 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Nocturne's 46.1%, giving Fiddlesticks a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Fiddlesticks outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Fiddlesticks reaches their power spikes, while Fiddlesticks should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 4.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Fiddlesticks overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nocturne Build Against Fiddlesticks
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Fiddlesticks are Axiom Arc, Stridebreaker and Experimental Hexplate. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Fiddlesticks. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nocturne60.0%
Fiddlesticks40.0%Nocturne37.5%Fiddlesticks62.5%Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nocturne must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Fiddlesticks reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Fiddlesticks 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
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Nocturne the best tools to compete against Fiddlesticks in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.41% | 59 | 1.0 | 684 | 12,064 | 65.2% | 63.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 1.2 | 673 | 13,022 | 53.3% | 46.3% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 1.2 | 664 | 12,244 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 55.32% | 47 | 1.1 | 662 | 12,838 | 46.7% | 59.4% | |
| 62.79% | 43 | 1.3 | 671 | 10,762 | 61.5% | 64.7% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 1.1 | 760 | 12,759 | 33.3% | 70.4% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 1.3 | 711 | 12,257 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.1 | 704 | 11,890 | 58.8% | 47.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.1 | 638 | 12,836 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.1 | 699 | 12,114 | 53.9% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 1.2 | 808 | 13,796 | 62.5% | 68.4% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 1.1 | 757 | 12,532 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 678 | 12,409 | 62.5% | 47.1% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 627 | 12,395 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.3 | 708 | 12,223 | 77.8% | 35.7% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 1.1 | 749 | 10,405 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.1 | 700 | 13,495 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.2 | 763 | 12,030 | 63.6% | 70.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 645 | 10,487 | 70.0% | 60.0% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 1.2 | 656 | 12,340 | 22.2% | 30.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.2 | 701 | 13,184 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.3 | 718 | 12,209 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 631 | 12,153 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 645 | 11,492 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.2 | 796 | 12,632 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.0 | 707 | 12,472 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 727 | 12,910 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 676 | 11,262 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 725 | 13,514 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.1 | 788 | 14,333 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.5 | 724 | 14,661 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.4 | 695 | 13,107 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 607 | 9,212 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 723 | 13,129 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 731 | 12,909 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 619 | 10,374 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 0.9 | 587 | 10,285 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 670 | 11,050 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.6 | 685 | 12,815 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 634 | 12,915 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 663 | 13,906 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 692 | 9,740 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.0 | 665 | 10,129 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 703 | 10,353 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.9 | 724 | 12,836 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 640 | 14,142 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 518 | 10,662 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.0 | 734 | 14,148 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 525 | 8,356 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 669 | 11,514 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 664 | 13,585 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 795 | 15,233 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 457 | 9,911 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 533 | 9,720 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.0 | 373 | 5,555 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nocturne do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?
Fiddlesticks wins the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Nocturne's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nocturne do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?
In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Fiddlesticks with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Fiddlesticks in the late game?
In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup?
Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Nocturne build against Fiddlesticks?
The best Nocturne build against Fiddlesticks includes Axiom Arc, Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate with Mercury's Treads. 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 Fiddlesticks?
The best Nocturne runes against Fiddlesticks use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Nocturne vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nocturne counter Fiddlesticks?
No, Nocturne struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 46.1% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.
How do I play Nocturne against Fiddlesticks?
When playing Nocturne against Fiddlesticks, play cautiously and avoid Fiddlesticks's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Fiddlesticks has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.