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

Nocturnevs Jarvan IV

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

Nocturne vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Jarvan IV based on 18 games. Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV 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 - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
55.6% WR
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Jarvan IV vs Nocturne matchup - 44.4% win rate
Jarvan IV
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Jarvan IV matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 18
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
1.3
CS / min
1.1
718
DMG / min
602
12,209
Gold / game
11,897
516
Heal / min
342
894
DMG Mitigated / min
1,373
6.4
CC / min
0.8
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Nocturne vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 44.4%, giving Nocturne a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV 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 5.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Jarvan IV and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Jarvan IV in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Nocturne
1.1Jarvan IV
Nocturne and Jarvan IV farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
718Nocturne
602Jarvan IV
Nocturne heavily out-damages Jarvan IV by 116 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jarvan IV should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nocturne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,209Nocturne
11,897Jarvan IV
Nocturne earns 312 more gold per game than Jarvan IV, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nocturne slightly faster item completions.
Utility
6.4Nocturne
0.8Jarvan IV
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Jarvan IV, with 5.6 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. Jarvan IV should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,410Nocturne
1,715Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 306 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Jarvan IV are Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Nocturne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jarvan IV
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne44.4%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV55.6%
Late Game
Nocturne
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne66.7%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV33.3%

Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Jarvan IV. 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: Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs Jarvan IVPrecision
Conqueror - best Nocturne rune vs Jarvan IVTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs Jarvan IVLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs Jarvan IVLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Jarvan IV
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs Jarvan IVDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs Jarvan IVUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Jarvan IV
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Jarvan IV, 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 Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nocturne do against Jarvan IV in the early game?

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Nocturne with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nocturne do against Jarvan IV in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Jarvan IV matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Jarvan IV?

The best Nocturne build against Jarvan IV includes Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Jarvan IV?

The best Nocturne runes against Jarvan IV use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Nocturne vs Jarvan IV matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Jarvan IV?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Jarvan IV with a 55.6% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Jarvan IV in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Jarvan IV?

When playing Nocturne against Jarvan IV, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Jarvan IV. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.