Nocturnevs Qiyana
Nocturne vs Qiyana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 59.5% win rate (+18.9%) over Qiyana based on 37 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 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.
Who Wins the Nocturne vs Qiyana Matchup?
Nocturne vs Qiyana Matchup Summary
The Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 59.5% win rate compared to Qiyana's 40.5%, giving Nocturne a 18.9 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Qiyana 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 5.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Qiyana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Qiyana 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 Qiyana Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Qiyana, 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.
Best Nocturne Build Against Qiyana
Plated Steelcaps 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 Stridebreaker, Death's Dance 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 66.7% win rate across 3 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
Nocturne66.7%
Qiyana33.3%Nocturne54.5%Qiyana45.5%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.
Nocturne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Qiyana. 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. Qiyana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Nocturne Runes Against Qiyana
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Qiyana, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.04% | 230 | 1.1 | 707 | 12,422 | 54.3% | 52.2% | |
| 46.83% | 205 | 1.2 | 692 | 12,489 | 51.3% | 44.2% | |
| 52.88% | 191 | 1.1 | 677 | 11,721 | 51.1% | 54.4% | |
| 51.93% | 181 | 1.1 | 676 | 11,950 | 55.7% | 49.0% | |
| 48.81% | 168 | 1.1 | 718 | 12,203 | 42.6% | 53.0% | |
| 48.18% | 137 | 1.3 | 676 | 13,064 | 46.9% | 48.9% | |
| 48.18% | 137 | 1.1 | 689 | 12,916 | 52.0% | 46.0% | |
| 45.45% | 132 | 1.2 | 709 | 12,105 | 46.1% | 45.0% | |
| 50.00% | 132 | 1.1 | 725 | 12,721 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 112 | 1.2 | 713 | 12,293 | 59.2% | 55.6% | |
| 52.83% | 106 | 1.1 | 731 | 13,406 | 54.3% | 52.1% | |
| 59.05% | 105 | 1.1 | 770 | 12,100 | 53.1% | 64.3% | |
| 38.83% | 103 | 1.1 | 691 | 12,536 | 47.6% | 32.8% | |
| 50.98% | 102 | 1.1 | 764 | 12,526 | 52.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.39% | 93 | 1.0 | 624 | 11,892 | 58.1% | 43.5% | |
| 54.95% | 91 | 1.2 | 725 | 12,502 | 53.9% | 55.8% | |
| 50.59% | 85 | 1.1 | 674 | 12,197 | 32.4% | 62.8% | |
| 50.00% | 84 | 1.2 | 694 | 11,600 | 51.2% | 48.8% | |
| 55.95% | 84 | 1.2 | 719 | 12,256 | 57.1% | 55.1% | |
| 58.54% | 82 | 1.0 | 691 | 11,421 | 59.5% | 57.5% | |
| 57.14% | 77 | 0.9 | 690 | 12,153 | 61.3% | 54.4% | |
| 48.68% | 76 | 1.2 | 714 | 12,422 | 50.0% | 47.7% | |
| 42.03% | 69 | 1.1 | 656 | 11,673 | 30.6% | 54.5% | |
| 58.73% | 63 | 1.1 | 752 | 13,440 | 60.0% | 58.1% | |
| 66.07% | 56 | 1.1 | 729 | 12,040 | 73.1% | 60.0% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 1.2 | 747 | 13,086 | 66.7% | 37.8% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 1.2 | 695 | 12,454 | 52.6% | 46.9% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 1.1 | 725 | 11,563 | 47.6% | 48.3% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 681 | 12,473 | 56.3% | 52.9% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 1.1 | 693 | 12,845 | 41.2% | 46.9% | |
| 59.18% | 49 | 1.1 | 741 | 13,234 | 55.6% | 61.3% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 1.1 | 631 | 12,259 | 50.0% | 52.0% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 1.3 | 827 | 13,854 | 58.3% | 45.2% | |
| 40.48% | 42 | 1.2 | 685 | 12,224 | 44.4% | 37.5% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.3 | 734 | 12,513 | 30.8% | 57.7% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.1 | 663 | 12,279 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.0 | 659 | 11,349 | 43.8% | 47.4% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 1.6 | 667 | 10,902 | 50.0% | 29.4% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 1.1 | 696 | 12,696 | 75.0% | 55.0% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.2 | 623 | 10,952 | 57.1% | 43.8% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.4 | 806 | 13,119 | 81.8% | 37.5% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 686 | 13,682 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 634 | 11,587 | 25.0% | 64.7% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.5 | 641 | 11,954 | 50.0% | 31.3% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.2 | 638 | 13,305 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.1 | 604 | 11,668 | 46.1% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.4 | 668 | 10,817 | 63.6% | 27.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.3 | 765 | 14,411 | 37.5% | 69.2% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 1.0 | 584 | 10,937 | 55.6% | 90.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.1 | 760 | 13,134 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.5 | 609 | 11,693 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 654 | 12,470 | 71.4% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 690 | 13,025 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.2 | 710 | 12,280 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.1 | 623 | 12,277 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.3 | 759 | 12,055 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.2 | 591 | 12,562 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.0 | 753 | 11,546 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 725 | 11,110 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.2 | 734 | 10,812 | 83.3% | 20.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.9 | 620 | 11,149 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.3 | 588 | 10,043 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 491 | 9,104 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 834 | 11,849 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.8 | 721 | 9,721 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 816 | 15,085 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 740 | 8,430 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 530 | 10,823 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.7 | 874 | 17,500 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 773 | 14,970 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 651 | 11,344 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 802 | 10,058 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 700 | 12,148 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 539 | 12,891 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 669 | 10,995 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 909 | 14,450 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 864 | 12,197 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 681 | 9,014 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Nocturne vs Qiyana - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nocturne do against Qiyana in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup with a 59.5% win rate compared to Qiyana's 40.5%, a 18.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
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, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Qiyana with a 59.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 18.9 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.
What is the best Nocturne build against Qiyana?
The best Nocturne build against Qiyana includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate 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 Qiyana?
The best Nocturne runes against Qiyana use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 85.7% win rate in the Nocturne vs Qiyana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nocturne counter Qiyana?
Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Qiyana with a 59.5% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Qiyana in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Nocturne against Qiyana?
When playing Nocturne against Qiyana, 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.