Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Nocturnevs Pyke

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches1,627,927
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Pyke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nocturne wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Pyke based on 5 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 Pyke 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
Pyke - 60.0% win ratePyke(60.0%)
Nocturne - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
60.0% WR
VS
Pyke vs Nocturne matchup - 40.0% win rate
Pyke
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Pyke Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Pyke matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.8
CS / min
0.7
829
DMG / min
388
14,539
Gold / game
11,259
431
Heal / min
261
833
DMG Mitigated / min
497
6.8
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Nocturne vs Pyke Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Pyke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Pyke's 40.0%, giving Nocturne a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pyke 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 5.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Pyke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pyke 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 Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Pyke in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.8Nocturne
0.7Pyke
Nocturne significantly out-farms Pyke by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Nocturne a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Pyke players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
829Nocturne
388Pyke
Nocturne heavily out-damages Pyke by 441 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Pyke 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
14,539Nocturne
11,259Pyke
Nocturne generates a commanding 3,280 more gold per game than Pyke. This substantial economic advantage means Nocturne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Pyke should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
6.8Nocturne
1.1Pyke
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Pyke, with 5.8 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. Pyke should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,264Nocturne
757Pyke
Nocturne vastly out-sustains Pyke, healing and mitigating 507 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nocturne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pyke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pyke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Pyke

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Pyke, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Pyke are Edge of Night, Experimental Hexplate and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Nocturne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Pyke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Pyke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne50.0%
Pyke early game win ratePyke50.0%
Late Game
Nocturne
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne66.7%
Pyke late game win ratePyke33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nocturne and Pyke, 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.

Nocturne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Pyke. 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. Pyke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Pyke

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs PykePrecision
Press the Attack - best Nocturne rune vs PykeTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs PykeLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs PykeCoup de Grace - best Nocturne rune vs Pyke
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs PykeDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs PykeUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Pyke
100.0% WR

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


Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.37%5361.166112,40753.4%48.0%
52.58%5041.169912,67257.1%49.1%
48.35%4241.165812,26048.9%47.9%
46.51%4151.166012,58050.0%43.9%
44.44%4141.163912,22251.5%39.4%
50.91%3851.169413,07552.4%50.0%
51.18%2971.265212,75462.0%44.6%
53.24%2931.164313,02353.2%53.3%
53.42%2921.164512,25554.7%52.3%
43.46%2831.269612,12243.4%43.5%
46.45%2821.163712,08852.8%41.4%
52.32%2371.166612,44550.0%54.1%
53.93%1911.164412,52156.4%52.2%
52.11%1901.268612,74551.9%52.3%
51.61%1861.171512,37350.6%52.4%
46.99%1831.165712,87652.9%43.4%
58.76%1771.272412,35658.0%59.5%
54.02%1741.267412,48062.9%49.1%
52.63%1711.164012,28245.2%58.2%
51.48%1691.165812,59556.1%48.5%
50.31%1631.265812,28252.9%48.4%
53.16%1581.369412,83152.3%53.8%
57.32%1571.269813,39262.0%55.1%
62.34%1541.170313,41363.3%61.7%
47.52%1411.167413,05644.4%49.4%
57.97%1381.064212,25062.5%54.0%
48.48%1321.170713,02951.9%46.3%
48.84%1291.269213,03856.9%43.6%
48.39%1241.167812,05747.4%49.3%
49.57%1171.267413,83150.0%49.4%
50.86%1161.267213,06043.6%54.5%
53.91%1151.163412,00549.0%57.8%
60.55%1091.170213,03156.8%63.1%
49.43%871.174413,01658.3%43.1%
51.85%811.666613,19756.3%49.0%
51.28%781.168411,89261.1%42.9%
48.05%771.171512,73359.4%40.0%
52.63%761.064112,03747.5%58.3%
61.76%681.267912,84860.0%62.8%
58.82%681.265813,42077.8%46.3%
58.21%671.064711,75157.1%59.4%
45.00%601.379412,54440.0%48.6%
56.67%601.271312,50251.7%61.3%
62.50%561.164712,96760.0%63.9%
53.57%561.367312,71955.0%52.8%
50.00%521.261112,19645.5%53.3%
38.00%501.174113,83142.9%36.1%
61.70%471.468512,73966.7%57.7%
38.30%471.268411,44732.0%45.5%
33.33%451.666612,70230.8%34.4%
47.73%441.268212,10352.6%44.0%
51.16%431.360512,56927.8%68.0%
54.76%421.272312,88161.9%47.6%
56.10%411.360412,29570.0%42.9%
47.50%401.172312,72250.0%45.5%
47.22%361.268112,85366.7%33.3%
57.58%331.170713,30845.5%63.6%
30.30%331.370213,60325.0%33.3%
58.06%311.669112,55772.7%50.0%
43.33%301.678712,90253.9%35.3%
51.72%291.257310,83461.5%43.8%
57.14%281.371112,84553.3%61.5%
40.74%271.567112,46054.5%31.3%
68.00%251.675014,54671.4%66.7%
47.83%231.475413,01980.0%23.1%
50.00%221.368013,38671.4%40.0%
23.81%211.059011,33015.4%37.5%
50.00%181.185614,03533.3%53.3%
60.00%151.155813,030100.0%40.0%
50.00%143.060211,40244.4%60.0%
50.00%122.279413,23080.0%28.6%
75.00%122.681512,88980.0%71.4%
44.44%91.377112,74540.0%50.0%
88.89%91.677412,844100.0%83.3%
50.00%81.152510,40340.0%66.7%
14.29%71.273512,3860.0%16.7%
42.86%72.169811,99550.0%33.3%
71.43%75.885612,26166.7%75.0%
57.14%72.394215,967100.0%25.0%
50.00%63.284612,503100.0%40.0%
50.00%62.16799,75966.7%33.3%
50.00%62.777811,911100.0%25.0%
50.00%66.18509,15875.0%0.0%
40.00%51.466112,35633.3%50.0%
40.00%54.293113,03050.0%0.0%
80.00%54.276311,734100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.882914,53950.0%66.7%
60.00%55.473811,70350.0%66.7%
40.00%56.31,08716,344100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.781613,33950.0%100.0%

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Nocturne vs Pyke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Pyke in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Pyke matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Pyke's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Nocturne do against Pyke in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Pyke 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 Pyke in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Pyke 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 Pyke matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Pyke with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Pyke?

The best Nocturne build against Pyke includes Edge of Night, Experimental Hexplate, Mortal Reminder with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Pyke?

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

Does Nocturne counter Pyke?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Pyke with a 60.0% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Pyke in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Pyke?

When playing Nocturne against Pyke, 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.