Nocturnevs Nunu & Willump
Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nunu & Willump wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Nocturne based on 11 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Nunu & Willump scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump 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.
Who Wins the Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?
Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary
The Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Nocturne's 27.3%, giving Nunu & Willump a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Nunu & Willump outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Nunu & Willump reaches their power spikes, while Nunu & Willump should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 5.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nunu & Willump overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, 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.
Best Nocturne Build Against Nunu & Willump
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Nunu & Willump are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Axiom Arc. This combination gives Nocturne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nocturne50.0%
Nunu & Willump50.0%Nocturne22.2%Nunu & Willump77.8%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nocturne and Nunu & Willump, with Nocturne holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Nunu & Willump is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Nunu & Willump, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nocturne has the edge early, but Nunu & Willump gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Nocturne Runes Against Nunu & Willump
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Nocturne the best tools to compete against Nunu & Willump in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.41% | 59 | 1.0 | 684 | 12,064 | 65.2% | 63.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 1.2 | 673 | 13,022 | 53.3% | 46.3% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 1.2 | 664 | 12,244 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 55.32% | 47 | 1.1 | 662 | 12,838 | 46.7% | 59.4% | |
| 62.79% | 43 | 1.3 | 671 | 10,762 | 61.5% | 64.7% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 1.1 | 760 | 12,759 | 33.3% | 70.4% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 1.3 | 711 | 12,257 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.1 | 704 | 11,890 | 58.8% | 47.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.1 | 638 | 12,836 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.1 | 699 | 12,114 | 53.9% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 1.2 | 808 | 13,796 | 62.5% | 68.4% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 1.1 | 757 | 12,532 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 678 | 12,409 | 62.5% | 47.1% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 627 | 12,395 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.3 | 708 | 12,223 | 77.8% | 35.7% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 1.1 | 749 | 10,405 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.1 | 700 | 13,495 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.2 | 763 | 12,030 | 63.6% | 70.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 645 | 10,487 | 70.0% | 60.0% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 1.2 | 656 | 12,340 | 22.2% | 30.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.2 | 701 | 13,184 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.3 | 718 | 12,209 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 631 | 12,153 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 645 | 11,492 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.2 | 796 | 12,632 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.0 | 707 | 12,472 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 727 | 12,910 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 676 | 11,262 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 725 | 13,514 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.1 | 788 | 14,333 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.5 | 724 | 14,661 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.4 | 695 | 13,107 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 607 | 9,212 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 723 | 13,129 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 731 | 12,909 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 619 | 10,374 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 0.9 | 587 | 10,285 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 670 | 11,050 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.6 | 685 | 12,815 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 634 | 12,915 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 663 | 13,906 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 692 | 9,740 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.0 | 665 | 10,129 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 703 | 10,353 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.9 | 724 | 12,836 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 640 | 14,142 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 518 | 10,662 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.0 | 734 | 14,148 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 525 | 8,356 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 669 | 11,514 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 664 | 13,585 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 795 | 15,233 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 457 | 9,911 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 533 | 9,720 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.0 | 373 | 5,555 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nocturne do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?
Nunu & Willump wins the Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Nocturne's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nocturne do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?
In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Nunu & Willump in the late game?
In the late game, Nunu & Willump takes over the Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Nunu & Willump scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump matchup?
Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Nocturne build against Nunu & Willump?
The best Nocturne build against Nunu & Willump includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nocturne runes against Nunu & Willump?
The best Nocturne runes against Nunu & Willump use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Nocturne vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nocturne counter Nunu & Willump?
No, Nocturne struggles against Nunu & Willump with only a 27.3% win rate. Nunu & Willump has the advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nunu & Willump's lead.
How do I play Nocturne against Nunu & Willump?
When playing Nocturne against Nunu & Willump, play cautiously and avoid Nunu & Willump's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nunu & Willump has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.