Nocturnevs Rengar
Nocturne vs Rengar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nocturne wins with a 61.2% win rate (+22.3%) over Rengar based on 121 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 Rengar 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 Rengar Matchup?
Nocturne vs Rengar Matchup Summary
The Nocturne vs Rengar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 121 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 61.2% win rate compared to Rengar's 38.8%, giving Nocturne a 22.3 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rengar 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 5.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Rengar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rengar 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 Rengar Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nocturne Build Against Rengar
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Rengar, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Rengar are Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate and Guardian Angel. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Rengar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Rengar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nocturne74.0%
Rengar26.0%Nocturne52.1%Rengar47.9%Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 74.0% win rate — a 48.0 percentage point lead over Rengar. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Nocturne takes over with a 52.1% win rate, leading Rengar by 4.2 percentage points. Nocturne scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Nocturne holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Rengar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Nocturne Runes Against Rengar
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Rengar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.51% | 402 | 1.1 | 677 | 12,632 | 53.8% | 44.5% | |
| 49.11% | 395 | 1.2 | 665 | 12,692 | 55.5% | 44.1% | |
| 46.47% | 312 | 1.1 | 652 | 12,640 | 49.6% | 44.4% | |
| 47.33% | 300 | 1.2 | 695 | 12,588 | 46.3% | 48.0% | |
| 49.65% | 286 | 1.1 | 655 | 12,335 | 55.3% | 44.1% | |
| 50.89% | 281 | 1.1 | 687 | 12,364 | 46.1% | 55.0% | |
| 54.38% | 274 | 1.1 | 672 | 12,832 | 56.5% | 52.8% | |
| 48.29% | 263 | 1.1 | 683 | 12,777 | 48.6% | 48.0% | |
| 50.42% | 240 | 1.1 | 648 | 12,667 | 51.4% | 49.6% | |
| 51.82% | 220 | 1.2 | 679 | 13,582 | 52.2% | 51.7% | |
| 58.47% | 183 | 1.1 | 712 | 12,163 | 54.6% | 61.9% | |
| 57.14% | 168 | 1.1 | 668 | 12,741 | 56.9% | 57.3% | |
| 46.11% | 167 | 1.1 | 649 | 12,154 | 51.3% | 41.4% | |
| 46.54% | 159 | 1.1 | 674 | 12,530 | 47.7% | 45.7% | |
| 48.63% | 146 | 1.0 | 670 | 12,712 | 41.7% | 53.5% | |
| 48.15% | 135 | 1.1 | 655 | 12,669 | 52.6% | 44.9% | |
| 57.89% | 133 | 1.1 | 708 | 13,044 | 57.7% | 58.0% | |
| 45.80% | 131 | 1.3 | 660 | 11,932 | 48.1% | 44.2% | |
| 56.25% | 128 | 1.1 | 691 | 12,349 | 57.6% | 55.1% | |
| 61.16% | 121 | 1.2 | 715 | 12,995 | 74.0% | 52.1% | |
| 48.33% | 120 | 1.1 | 722 | 13,136 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 58.97% | 117 | 1.1 | 668 | 12,652 | 69.2% | 50.8% | |
| 56.36% | 110 | 1.4 | 798 | 13,621 | 60.0% | 54.3% | |
| 52.94% | 102 | 1.1 | 640 | 12,124 | 58.7% | 48.2% | |
| 48.45% | 97 | 1.0 | 689 | 12,349 | 40.0% | 55.8% | |
| 47.42% | 97 | 1.1 | 685 | 12,685 | 40.5% | 52.7% | |
| 54.17% | 96 | 1.1 | 695 | 12,987 | 51.2% | 56.4% | |
| 46.15% | 91 | 1.2 | 716 | 12,743 | 42.1% | 49.1% | |
| 53.85% | 91 | 1.0 | 660 | 12,112 | 52.4% | 55.1% | |
| 62.22% | 90 | 1.2 | 709 | 13,634 | 71.0% | 57.6% | |
| 53.49% | 86 | 1.1 | 686 | 13,008 | 60.0% | 49.0% | |
| 45.24% | 84 | 1.2 | 661 | 12,608 | 46.0% | 44.7% | |
| 46.99% | 83 | 1.2 | 721 | 13,505 | 59.3% | 41.1% | |
| 53.03% | 66 | 1.1 | 635 | 11,905 | 61.8% | 43.8% | |
| 60.00% | 60 | 1.0 | 733 | 12,432 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 59.32% | 59 | 1.2 | 632 | 12,447 | 66.7% | 51.7% | |
| 59.65% | 57 | 1.2 | 733 | 13,724 | 61.1% | 59.0% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 1.3 | 637 | 11,740 | 45.0% | 45.5% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 1.5 | 729 | 11,798 | 48.3% | 60.0% | |
| 32.65% | 49 | 1.5 | 614 | 12,476 | 40.0% | 27.6% | |
| 62.22% | 45 | 1.0 | 526 | 11,449 | 61.1% | 63.0% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 1.1 | 657 | 11,994 | 56.5% | 31.8% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 1.1 | 753 | 11,688 | 65.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 1.0 | 628 | 12,538 | 31.8% | 72.7% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 1.2 | 796 | 12,340 | 57.9% | 29.2% | |
| 32.56% | 43 | 1.1 | 668 | 12,430 | 29.4% | 34.6% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 1.2 | 741 | 12,951 | 78.6% | 46.4% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 1.8 | 723 | 14,490 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 1.3 | 716 | 13,561 | 40.0% | 70.8% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.1 | 688 | 12,751 | 46.7% | 39.1% | |
| 67.57% | 37 | 1.0 | 687 | 12,753 | 71.4% | 65.2% | |
| 68.57% | 35 | 1.4 | 664 | 12,802 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.1 | 620 | 12,464 | 69.2% | 42.9% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.0 | 653 | 12,542 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.2 | 678 | 12,340 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.3 | 718 | 13,882 | 25.0% | 47.4% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.6 | 724 | 12,775 | 70.0% | 43.8% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.5 | 786 | 13,472 | 54.5% | 53.9% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.3 | 650 | 11,596 | 38.5% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.2 | 592 | 11,303 | 45.5% | 54.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.8 | 767 | 12,942 | 28.6% | 53.3% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 660 | 14,363 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 82.35% | 17 | 0.9 | 663 | 14,018 | 75.0% | 88.9% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.4 | 675 | 13,557 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.2 | 664 | 10,682 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.5 | 744 | 12,833 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.0 | 634 | 12,523 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.2 | 636 | 12,825 | 83.3% | 25.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 578 | 10,843 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 3.2 | 732 | 13,533 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 761 | 14,224 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.1 | 790 | 13,228 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.7 | 798 | 13,784 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.1 | 831 | 13,236 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.8 | 711 | 13,078 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.6 | 532 | 10,976 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 764 | 13,523 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.6 | 639 | 10,928 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 533 | 12,068 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 706 | 12,792 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 598 | 13,056 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 996 | 14,561 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 668 | 12,900 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 605 | 8,991 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Nocturne vs Rengar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nocturne do against Rengar in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Rengar matchup with a 61.2% win rate compared to Rengar's 38.8%, a 22.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 121 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Nocturne do against Rengar in the early game?
In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Rengar with a 74.0% win rate versus 26.0%. 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 Rengar in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Rengar matchup with a 52.1% win rate compared to 47.9%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nocturne vs Rengar matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Rengar with a 61.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 22.3 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 121 games analyzed.
What is the best Nocturne build against Rengar?
The best Nocturne build against Rengar includes Stridebreaker, Experimental Hexplate, Guardian Angel with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Rengar?
The best Nocturne runes against Rengar use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 67.6% win rate in the Nocturne vs Rengar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nocturne counter Rengar?
Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Rengar with a 61.2% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Rengar in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Nocturne against Rengar?
When playing Nocturne against Rengar, 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.