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

Nocturnevs Lee Sin

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

Nocturne vs Lee Sin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 52.7% win rate (+5.5%) over Lee Sin based on 55 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 Lee Sin 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 - 52.7% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
52.7% WR
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Lee Sin vs Nocturne matchup - 47.3% win rate
Lee Sin
47.3% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Lee Sin Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Lee Sin matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 55
52.7%
Win Rate
47.3%
1.2
CS / min
0.8
664
DMG / min
644
12,244
Gold / game
12,187
473
Heal / min
482
850
DMG Mitigated / min
1,379
6.1
CC / min
0.8
57.9%
Early Game WR
42.1%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nocturne vs Lee Sin Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Lee Sin matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 55 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 52.7% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 47.3%, giving Nocturne a 5.5 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lee Sin 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 5.3s 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 Lee Sin'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 Lee Sin Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Lee Sin, 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
1.2Nocturne
0.8Lee Sin
Nocturne edges out Lee Sin by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nocturne.
Damage
664Nocturne
644Lee Sin
Damage output is virtually even between Nocturne and Lee Sin, with only 20 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
12,244Nocturne
12,187Lee Sin
Nocturne and Lee Sin generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 57 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
0.8Lee Sin
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Lee Sin, with 5.3 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. Lee Sin should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,324Nocturne
1,861Lee Sin
Lee Sin vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 537 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Lee Sin, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Lee Sin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne57.9%
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin42.1%
Late Game
Nocturne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne50.0%
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin50.0%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Lee Sin. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nocturne at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Lee Sin. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Nocturne holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Lee Sin players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Lee Sin

Domination rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs Lee SinDomination
Hail of Blades - best Nocturne rune vs Lee SinSudden Impact - best Nocturne rune vs Lee SinGrisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs Lee SinUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Lee Sin
Precision rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs Lee SinPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs Lee SinTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs Lee Sin
57.1% WR

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

How does Nocturne do against Lee Sin in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Lee Sin matchup with a 52.7% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 47.3%, a 5.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 55 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nocturne do against Lee Sin in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Lee Sin with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. 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 Lee Sin in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Lee Sin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Lee Sin matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Lee Sin with a 52.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.5 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 55 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Lee Sin?

The best Nocturne build against Lee Sin includes Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate, Black Cleaver with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Lee Sin?

The best Nocturne runes against Lee Sin use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Nocturne vs Lee Sin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Lee Sin?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Lee Sin with a 52.7% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Lee Sin in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Lee Sin?

When playing Nocturne against Lee Sin, 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.