Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Nocturnevs Gragas

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Gragas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Nocturne wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Gragas based on 8 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Gragas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Gragas 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
Gragas - 62.5% win rateGragas(62.5%)
Nocturne - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
62.5% WR
VS
Gragas vs Nocturne matchup - 37.5% win rate
Gragas
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Gragas Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Gragas matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
0.6
CS / min
1.1
582
DMG / min
601
10,541
Gold / game
10,325
560
Heal / min
503
773
DMG Mitigated / min
762
5.2
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Nocturne vs Gragas Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Gragas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gragas's 37.5%, giving Nocturne a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Gragas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Gragas reaches their power spikes, while Gragas 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 CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Gragas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gragas 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 Gragas Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Gragas in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.6Nocturne
1.1Gragas
Gragas edges out Nocturne by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gragas.
Damage
582Nocturne
601Gragas
Damage output is virtually even between Nocturne and Gragas, with only 19 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,541Nocturne
10,325Gragas
Nocturne and Gragas generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 217 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
5.2Nocturne
1.0Gragas
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Gragas, with 4.3 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. Gragas should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,334Nocturne
1,266Gragas
Nocturne heals and mitigates 68 more damage per minute than Gragas, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nocturne to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Gragas.

Best Nocturne Build Against Gragas

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gragas, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Gragas are Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate and Guardian Angel. This combination gives Nocturne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Gragas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne100.0%
Gragas early game win rateGragas0.0%
Late Game
Gragas
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne25.0%
Gragas late game win rateGragas75.0%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gragas. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gragas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Gragas, 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 Gragas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gragas 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 Gragas

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs GragasPrecision
Conqueror - best Nocturne rune vs GragasTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs GragasLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs GragasLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Gragas
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs GragasDomination
Ultimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs GragasSudden Impact - best Nocturne rune vs Gragas
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Gragas, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.53%2291.265012,65664.3%42.0%
60.99%2231.366313,02266.7%57.1%
54.46%2021.167912,66755.7%53.5%
46.43%1971.169712,98744.8%47.3%
54.91%1731.263112,63645.2%62.0%
47.27%1651.267612,46051.6%44.5%
47.14%1401.272012,60253.5%42.7%
45.71%1401.168112,18950.0%42.1%
46.46%1271.167013,56554.5%43.6%
53.33%1201.169512,54561.8%46.1%
49.06%1061.067912,53657.5%42.4%
47.12%1041.265812,70257.1%42.0%
56.12%981.170113,10852.3%59.3%
55.67%971.276113,45660.0%51.9%
62.89%971.270213,27162.8%63.0%
50.53%951.270612,58157.1%45.3%
64.71%851.165212,97960.0%67.3%
53.01%831.263812,88554.5%52.0%
44.16%781.170313,00235.7%49.0%
48.05%771.266313,22154.5%43.2%
46.75%771.269312,02244.7%48.7%
55.26%761.270812,85342.4%65.1%
53.33%751.167412,88855.6%51.3%
61.33%751.367112,86861.3%61.4%
51.47%681.367113,33948.4%54.0%
45.00%601.374512,96536.4%50.0%
40.00%601.367212,69836.4%42.1%
50.91%551.066111,81257.7%44.8%
50.00%541.469012,80352.0%48.3%
52.83%531.274214,22757.1%51.3%
64.15%531.368112,75969.2%59.3%
53.85%521.167712,50847.8%58.6%
49.02%511.170812,05052.2%46.4%
44.90%491.170312,98939.1%50.0%
47.83%461.266912,17447.6%48.0%
39.53%431.374714,05353.3%32.1%
68.29%411.468713,58880.0%61.5%
48.48%331.373613,44657.1%42.1%
46.88%321.560613,62357.1%44.0%
38.71%311.163512,10930.8%44.4%
40.00%301.168212,76640.0%40.0%
36.67%301.164811,70540.0%33.3%
36.67%301.265511,70018.2%47.4%
41.38%291.062011,97861.5%25.0%
50.00%281.066612,51957.1%42.9%
51.85%271.865013,21545.5%56.3%
37.04%271.366911,80336.4%37.5%
58.33%241.770012,88272.7%46.1%
54.55%221.162911,77241.7%70.0%
28.57%211.068210,88150.0%9.1%
38.10%211.454511,18940.0%36.4%
50.00%201.270713,53471.4%38.5%
57.89%191.171313,06275.0%45.5%
36.84%191.569713,80760.0%28.6%
57.89%191.264513,64160.0%57.1%
73.68%191.170214,03266.7%76.9%
44.44%181.272713,43666.7%22.2%
25.00%161.269112,96250.0%10.0%
25.00%161.260311,27325.0%25.0%
35.71%141.178313,87133.3%37.5%
76.92%131.079913,15666.7%85.7%
50.00%121.257611,75460.0%42.9%
54.55%111.56209,03257.1%50.0%
70.00%101.865013,51375.0%66.7%
33.33%92.664411,99220.0%50.0%
62.50%81.670912,95450.0%66.7%
62.50%80.658210,541100.0%25.0%
57.14%71.176612,34350.0%66.7%
20.00%52.377812,3980.0%25.0%
20.00%51.665012,1050.0%33.3%
60.00%51.35198,528100.0%33.3%

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Nocturne vs Gragas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Gragas in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Gragas matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gragas's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Nocturne do against Gragas in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Gragas with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Gragas in the late game?

In the late game, Gragas takes over the Nocturne vs Gragas matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Gragas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Gragas matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Gragas with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Gragas?

The best Nocturne build against Gragas includes Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate, Guardian Angel with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nocturne runes against Gragas?

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

Does Nocturne counter Gragas?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Gragas with a 62.5% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Gragas in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Gragas?

When playing Nocturne against Gragas, 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.