Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Nocturnevs Jayce

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Jayce is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nocturne wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Jayce based on 14 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Jayce scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Jayce 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
50.0% WR
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Jayce vs Nocturne matchup - 50.0% win rate
Jayce
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Jayce Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 14
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.2
CS / min
1.5
636
DMG / min
997
12,825
Gold / game
14,884
530
Heal / min
278
922
DMG Mitigated / min
737
6.1
CC / min
0.6
83.3%
Early Game WR
16.7%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Nocturne vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Jayce matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 50.0%, giving Nocturne a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Jayce outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Jayce reaches their power spikes, while Jayce should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 5.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Jayce's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nocturne vs Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

Jayce wins the laning phase against Nocturne in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Nocturne
1.5Jayce
Nocturne and Jayce 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
636Nocturne
997Jayce
Jayce heavily out-damages Nocturne by 360 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nocturne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Jayce's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,825Nocturne
14,884Jayce
Jayce generates a commanding 2,058 more gold per game than Nocturne. This substantial economic advantage means Jayce consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nocturne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
6.1Nocturne
0.6Jayce
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Jayce, with 5.5 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. Jayce should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,452Nocturne
1,016Jayce
Nocturne vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 436 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nocturne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jayce is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jayce, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Jayce

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Jayce 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Jayce. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne83.3%
Jayce early game win rateJayce16.7%
Late Game
Jayce
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne25.0%
Jayce late game win rateJayce75.0%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Jayce. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Domination rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs JayceDomination
Hail of Blades - best Nocturne rune vs JayceSudden Impact - best Nocturne rune vs JayceGrisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs JayceUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Jayce
Precision rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs JaycePrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs JayceCoup de Grace - best Nocturne rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Nocturne maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Jayce.


Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.51%4021.167712,63253.8%44.5%
49.11%3951.266512,69255.5%44.1%
46.47%3121.165212,64049.6%44.4%
47.33%3001.269512,58846.3%48.0%
49.65%2861.165512,33555.3%44.1%
50.89%2811.168712,36446.1%55.0%
54.38%2741.167212,83256.5%52.8%
48.29%2631.168312,77748.6%48.0%
50.42%2401.164812,66751.4%49.6%
51.82%2201.267913,58252.2%51.7%
58.47%1831.171212,16354.6%61.9%
57.14%1681.166812,74156.9%57.3%
46.11%1671.164912,15451.3%41.4%
46.54%1591.167412,53047.7%45.7%
48.63%1461.067012,71241.7%53.5%
48.15%1351.165512,66952.6%44.9%
57.89%1331.170813,04457.7%58.0%
45.80%1311.366011,93248.1%44.2%
56.25%1281.169112,34957.6%55.1%
61.16%1211.271512,99574.0%52.1%
48.33%1201.172213,13650.0%47.1%
58.97%1171.166812,65269.2%50.8%
56.36%1101.479813,62160.0%54.3%
52.94%1021.164012,12458.7%48.2%
48.45%971.068912,34940.0%55.8%
47.42%971.168512,68540.5%52.7%
54.17%961.169512,98751.2%56.4%
46.15%911.271612,74342.1%49.1%
53.85%911.066012,11252.4%55.1%
62.22%901.270913,63471.0%57.6%
53.49%861.168613,00860.0%49.0%
45.24%841.266112,60846.0%44.7%
46.99%831.272113,50559.3%41.1%
53.03%661.163511,90561.8%43.8%
60.00%601.073312,43266.7%55.6%
59.32%591.263212,44766.7%51.7%
59.65%571.273313,72461.1%59.0%
45.28%531.363711,74045.0%45.5%
53.06%491.572911,79848.3%60.0%
32.65%491.561412,47640.0%27.6%
62.22%451.052611,44961.1%63.0%
44.44%451.165711,99456.5%31.8%
61.36%441.175311,68865.0%58.3%
52.27%441.062812,53831.8%72.7%
41.86%431.279612,34057.9%29.2%
32.56%431.166812,43029.4%34.6%
57.14%421.274112,95178.6%46.4%
47.50%401.872314,49057.1%45.5%
58.97%391.371613,56140.0%70.8%
42.11%381.168812,75146.7%39.1%
67.57%371.068712,75371.4%65.2%
68.57%351.466412,80266.7%70.0%
52.94%341.162012,46469.2%42.9%
40.63%321.065312,54220.0%50.0%
55.17%291.267812,34050.0%61.5%
40.74%271.371813,88225.0%47.4%
53.85%261.672412,77570.0%43.8%
54.17%241.578613,47254.5%53.9%
47.83%231.365011,59638.5%60.0%
50.00%221.259211,30345.5%54.5%
45.45%221.876712,94228.6%53.3%
70.00%201.366014,36380.0%66.7%
82.35%170.966314,01875.0%88.9%
35.29%171.467513,55750.0%27.3%
31.25%161.266410,68228.6%33.3%
40.00%151.574412,83325.0%57.1%
57.14%141.063412,52360.0%55.6%
50.00%141.263612,82583.3%25.0%
58.33%121.357810,84371.4%40.0%
33.33%123.273213,53340.0%28.6%
54.55%111.476114,22475.0%42.9%
45.45%111.179013,22825.0%57.1%
33.33%91.779813,78460.0%0.0%
66.67%94.183113,236100.0%62.5%
62.50%81.871113,07880.0%33.3%
57.14%71.653210,97666.7%50.0%
50.00%66.476413,523100.0%25.0%
50.00%62.663910,92866.7%33.3%
66.67%62.453312,06866.7%66.7%
50.00%66.870612,79250.0%50.0%
33.33%60.959813,056100.0%20.0%
80.00%53.999614,561100.0%66.7%
40.00%50.766812,90033.3%50.0%
80.00%51.06058,991100.0%0.0%

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Nocturne vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Jayce matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nocturne do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Jayce with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. 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 Jayce in the late game?

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

Who wins the Nocturne vs Jayce matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Jayce with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Jayce?

The best Nocturne build against Jayce includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Jayce?

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

Does Nocturne counter Jayce?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Jayce with a 50.0% win rate. Nocturne slightly edges out Jayce in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Jayce?

When playing Nocturne against Jayce, 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.