Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Nocturnevs Hecarim

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Hecarim based on 21 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 Hecarim matchup.

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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.

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Nocturne - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
66.7% WR
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Hecarim vs Nocturne matchup - 33.3% win rate
Hecarim
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Hecarim Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 21
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
763
DMG / min
693
12,030
Gold / game
11,802
487
Heal / min
613
735
DMG Mitigated / min
1,205
6.1
CC / min
0.7
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
70.0%
Late Game WR
30.0%

Nocturne vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 33.3%, giving Nocturne a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hecarim 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 5.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Hecarim and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hecarim 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 Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Hecarim in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Nocturne
1.3Hecarim
Nocturne and Hecarim farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
763Nocturne
693Hecarim
Nocturne deals 71 more champion damage per minute than Hecarim. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Hecarim choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nocturne's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,030Nocturne
11,802Hecarim
Nocturne and Hecarim generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 228 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
6.1Nocturne
0.7Hecarim
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Hecarim, with 5.4 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. Hecarim should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,222Nocturne
1,818Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 595 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nocturne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nocturne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Hecarim

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Hecarim are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Axiom Arc. This combination gives Nocturne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Hecarim. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne63.6%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim36.4%
Late Game
Nocturne
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne70.0%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim30.0%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Nocturne 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 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Hecarim. 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. Hecarim players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Hecarim

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Nocturne rune vs HecarimTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs HecarimLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs HecarimLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Hecarim
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs HecarimDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs HecarimUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Hecarim
75.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Hecarim, 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.

Nocturne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
64.41%591.068412,06465.2%63.9%
48.21%561.267313,02253.3%46.3%
52.73%551.266412,24457.9%50.0%
55.32%471.166212,83846.7%59.4%
62.79%431.367110,76261.5%64.7%
57.14%421.176012,75933.3%70.4%
51.35%371.371112,25752.9%50.0%
52.94%341.170411,89058.8%47.1%
41.94%311.163812,83645.5%40.0%
54.84%311.169912,11453.9%55.6%
66.67%271.280813,79662.5%68.4%
38.46%261.175712,53240.0%37.5%
52.00%250.967812,40962.5%47.1%
36.00%251.162712,39514.3%44.4%
52.17%231.370812,22377.8%35.7%
72.73%221.174910,40580.0%66.7%
54.55%221.170013,49566.7%46.1%
66.67%211.276312,03063.6%70.0%
65.00%201.164510,48770.0%60.0%
26.32%191.265612,34022.2%30.0%
57.89%191.270113,18480.0%50.0%
55.56%181.371812,20944.4%66.7%
53.33%151.163112,15325.0%63.6%
40.00%150.964511,49257.1%25.0%
57.14%141.279612,63271.4%42.9%
35.71%141.070712,47250.0%30.0%
53.85%131.272712,91033.3%71.4%
46.15%131.167611,26260.0%37.5%
58.33%121.272513,51480.0%42.9%
27.27%111.178814,33350.0%22.2%
18.18%111.572414,66133.3%12.5%
72.73%111.469513,107100.0%62.5%
30.00%101.26079,21220.0%40.0%
50.00%101.872313,12980.0%20.0%
20.00%101.373112,9090.0%28.6%
60.00%100.761910,37450.0%66.7%
22.22%90.958710,28540.0%0.0%
66.67%91.167011,05080.0%50.0%
55.56%91.668512,81566.7%50.0%
50.00%81.163412,91533.3%60.0%
62.50%81.166313,90650.0%66.7%
42.86%70.96929,74020.0%100.0%
71.43%71.066510,12950.0%100.0%
42.86%70.970310,35333.3%50.0%
71.43%70.972412,83633.3%100.0%
83.33%61.164014,142100.0%80.0%
83.33%61.151810,66280.0%100.0%
16.67%61.073414,1480.0%20.0%
20.00%51.05258,35633.3%0.0%
80.00%50.966911,51466.7%100.0%
20.00%52.366413,5850.0%25.0%
80.00%50.979515,233100.0%66.7%
40.00%50.64579,9110.0%66.7%
60.00%50.75339,72066.7%50.0%
33.33%31.03735,55533.3%0.0%

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Nocturne vs Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Hecarim matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nocturne do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Hecarim with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. 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 Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Hecarim matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Hecarim matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Hecarim?

The best Nocturne build against Hecarim includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Hecarim?

The best Nocturne runes against Hecarim use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Nocturne vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Hecarim?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Hecarim with a 66.7% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Hecarim in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Hecarim?

When playing Nocturne against Hecarim, 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.