Nocturnevs Graves
Nocturne vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.6%) over Graves based on 47 games. Graves 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 Graves 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 Graves Matchup?
Nocturne vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Nocturne vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 47 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Graves's 44.7%, giving Nocturne a 10.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves 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 5.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves 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 Graves Laning Phase Breakdown
Graves is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nocturne Build Against Graves
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Graves are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance 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 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Graves matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nocturne46.7%
Graves53.3%Nocturne59.4%Graves40.6%Graves dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Graves 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 59.4% win rate — 18.8 points above Graves. 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: Graves 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 Graves
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Graves, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 Graves - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nocturne do against Graves in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Graves matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to Graves's 44.7%, a 10.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 47 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nocturne do against Graves in the early game?
In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Nocturne with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nocturne do against Graves in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Graves matchup with a 59.4% win rate compared to 40.6%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nocturne vs Graves matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Graves with a 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 10.6 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 47 games analyzed.
What is the best Nocturne build against Graves?
The best Nocturne build against Graves includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 Graves?
The best Nocturne runes against Graves use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 72.7% win rate in the Nocturne vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nocturne counter Graves?
Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 55.3% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Nocturne against Graves?
When playing Nocturne against Graves, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Graves. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.