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

Nocturnevs Qiyana

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Qiyana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Qiyana wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nocturne based on 6 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Qiyana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Qiyana 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
Qiyana - 33.3% win rateQiyana(33.3%)
Nocturne - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
33.3% WR
VS
Qiyana vs Nocturne matchup - 66.7% win rate
Qiyana
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Qiyana Matchup?

Qiyana wins the Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup
Winner
Qiyana
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.1
CS / min
1.2
713
DMG / min
709
12,577
Gold / game
13,399
391
Heal / min
323
835
DMG Mitigated / min
531
6.1
CC / min
0.7
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Nocturne vs Qiyana Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nocturne's 33.3%, giving Qiyana a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Qiyana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Qiyana reaches their power spikes, while Qiyana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 5.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Qiyana 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 Qiyana 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 Qiyana Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Qiyana in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Nocturne
1.2Qiyana
Nocturne and Qiyana 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
713Nocturne
709Qiyana
Damage output is virtually even between Nocturne and Qiyana, with only 4 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
12,577Nocturne
13,399Qiyana
Qiyana generates a commanding 823 more gold per game than Nocturne. This substantial economic advantage means Qiyana 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
0.7Qiyana
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Qiyana, with 5.4 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. Qiyana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,226Nocturne
854Qiyana
Nocturne vastly out-sustains Qiyana, healing and mitigating 372 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nocturne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Qiyana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Qiyana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Qiyana

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Qiyana, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Qiyana are Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc and Experimental Hexplate. 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 Qiyana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne66.7%
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana33.3%
Late Game
Qiyana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne0.0%
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana100.0%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Qiyana. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Qiyana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Qiyana, 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 Qiyana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Qiyana 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 Qiyana

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs QiyanaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Nocturne rune vs QiyanaTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs QiyanaLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs QiyanaLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Qiyana
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs QiyanaDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs QiyanaUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Qiyana
100.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Nocturne the best tools to compete against Qiyana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Qiyana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Qiyana in League of Legends?

Qiyana wins the Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nocturne's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nocturne do against Qiyana in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Qiyana with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Qiyana in the late game?

In the late game, Qiyana takes over the Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Qiyana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup?

Qiyana wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Qiyana?

The best Nocturne build against Qiyana includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Experimental Hexplate with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Qiyana?

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

Does Nocturne counter Qiyana?

No, Nocturne struggles against Qiyana with only a 33.3% win rate. Qiyana has the advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Qiyana's lead.

How do I play Nocturne against Qiyana?

When playing Nocturne against Qiyana, play cautiously and avoid Qiyana's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Qiyana has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.