Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Nocturnevs Nasus

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nocturne wins with a 58.0% win rate (+16.0%) over Nasus based on 81 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 Nasus 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.

Compare against an opponent
Nasus - 58.0% win rateNasus(58.0%)
Nocturne - 58.0% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
58.0% WR
VS
Nasus vs Nocturne matchup - 42.0% win rate
Nasus
42.0% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Nasus Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 81
58.0%
Win Rate
42.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.3
688
DMG / min
727
12,135
Gold / game
11,966
527
Heal / min
749
822
DMG Mitigated / min
1,501
5.9
CC / min
0.6
57.5%
Early Game WR
42.5%
58.5%
Late Game WR
41.5%

Nocturne vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 81 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 58.0% win rate compared to Nasus's 42.0%, giving Nocturne a 16.0 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nasus 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 players can confidently pick into Nasus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Nasus wins the laning phase against Nocturne in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Nocturne
1.3Nasus
Nocturne and Nasus 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
688Nocturne
727Nasus
Nasus deals 40 more champion damage per minute than Nocturne. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nocturne choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nasus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,135Nocturne
11,966Nasus
Nocturne and Nasus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 169 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
5.9Nocturne
0.6Nasus
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Nasus, 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. Nasus should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,349Nocturne
2,249Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 900 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus 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 Nasus

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Nasus 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 15 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
57.5%
+15.0% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne57.5%
Nasus early game win rateNasus42.5%
Late Game
Nocturne
58.5%
+17.1% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne58.5%
Nasus late game win rateNasus41.5%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.5% win rate — a 15.0 percentage point lead over Nasus. 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 58.5% win rate — 17.1 points above Nasus. 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. Nasus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Nasus

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs NasusPrecision
Conqueror - best Nocturne rune vs NasusTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs NasusLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs NasusLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Nasus
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs NasusDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs NasusUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Nasus
61.9% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Nasus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.31%2221.266512,50658.2%54.5%
51.46%2061.165312,66756.3%47.3%
44.88%2051.163112,56646.8%43.2%
48.97%1941.163812,89443.5%53.2%
53.37%1631.166912,37457.9%49.4%
44.30%1491.167312,90042.3%46.1%
57.69%1301.168413,11267.2%49.3%
54.62%1301.170112,85857.1%52.2%
52.94%1191.172912,88754.1%51.7%
60.50%1191.372314,33663.2%59.3%
54.87%1131.265012,35156.9%53.2%
46.90%1131.377212,20642.0%50.8%
49.54%1091.271613,41461.9%41.8%
52.58%971.168413,54260.5%47.5%
49.48%971.170112,15652.9%45.6%
58.14%861.167912,56861.1%56.0%
47.62%841.164112,57748.6%46.8%
58.02%811.168812,13557.5%58.5%
47.44%781.268913,35834.4%56.5%
44.16%771.171312,50039.5%48.7%
49.33%751.166613,08066.7%39.6%
56.94%721.263212,40951.4%62.9%
51.43%701.467412,86555.9%47.2%
55.07%691.167313,13353.1%56.8%
42.65%681.272713,15237.5%47.2%
52.24%671.165212,17747.4%58.6%
45.31%641.268312,72651.5%38.7%
57.38%611.169212,15948.1%64.7%
49.18%611.170212,27146.7%51.6%
48.33%601.172912,67850.0%47.1%
51.67%601.366211,73657.1%44.0%
55.93%591.067711,62455.6%56.5%
36.84%571.168312,90636.4%37.1%
50.88%571.371313,49259.3%43.3%
41.07%561.064212,50933.3%48.3%
59.62%521.272413,29854.2%64.3%
43.48%461.269812,50550.0%36.4%
37.50%401.476312,91037.5%37.5%
56.41%391.465812,43965.0%47.4%
41.67%361.072012,25831.3%50.0%
41.67%361.169713,28853.9%34.8%
44.12%341.262012,92450.0%40.9%
55.88%341.167613,00550.0%61.1%
30.30%331.365412,72623.1%35.0%
46.88%321.669111,68244.4%50.0%
54.84%310.957910,92350.0%58.8%
56.67%301.160912,35350.0%62.5%
41.38%291.375213,75850.0%38.1%
29.63%271.049911,88736.4%25.0%
46.15%261.458011,38530.0%56.3%
47.83%231.868812,14345.5%50.0%
52.17%231.676513,70271.4%43.8%
63.64%221.672013,71362.5%64.3%
59.09%221.266112,72157.1%60.0%
57.14%211.977913,68257.1%57.1%
55.00%201.566212,46877.8%36.4%
52.63%191.572714,16071.4%41.7%
40.00%151.465213,6350.0%54.5%
50.00%140.958212,16366.7%20.0%
63.64%113.788615,561100.0%55.6%
54.55%111.288115,054100.0%37.5%
36.36%111.282015,36366.7%25.0%
45.45%112.877512,06133.3%50.0%
40.00%102.667012,90950.0%33.3%
60.00%100.984914,019100.0%33.3%
70.00%101.082414,71680.0%60.0%
70.00%101.165812,05075.0%66.7%
50.00%82.385012,75575.0%25.0%
62.50%84.874312,878100.0%50.0%
42.86%71.780712,91075.0%0.0%
42.86%71.159712,0740.0%75.0%
57.14%75.685114,31466.7%50.0%
57.14%71.671513,09866.7%50.0%
57.14%75.283112,01225.0%100.0%
33.33%61.171312,57766.7%0.0%
100.00%61.966013,983100.0%100.0%

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Nocturne vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Nasus matchup with a 58.0% win rate compared to Nasus's 42.0%, a 16.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 81 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nocturne do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Nasus with a 57.5% win rate versus 42.5%. 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 Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Nasus matchup with a 58.5% win rate compared to 41.5%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Nasus matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Nasus with a 58.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 81 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Nasus?

The best Nocturne build against Nasus 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 Nasus?

The best Nocturne runes against Nasus use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.9% win rate in the Nocturne vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Nasus?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 58.0% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Nasus?

When playing Nocturne against Nasus, 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.