Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Nocturnevs Shaco

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Nocturne wins with a 54.7% win rate (+9.4%) over Shaco based on 106 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 Shaco 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
Shaco - 54.7% win rateShaco(54.7%)
Nocturne - 54.7% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
54.7% WR
VS
Shaco vs Nocturne matchup - 45.3% win rate
Shaco
45.3% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Shaco Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 106
54.7%
Win Rate
45.3%
1.3
CS / min
0.8
705
DMG / min
727
13,765
Gold / game
13,061
475
Heal / min
266
860
DMG Mitigated / min
451
5.9
CC / min
0.9
56.1%
Early Game WR
43.9%
53.9%
Late Game WR
46.1%

Nocturne vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 106 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 54.7% win rate compared to Shaco's 45.3%, giving Nocturne a 9.4 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shaco 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 Shaco and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shaco 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 Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Shaco, 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.

Farming
1.3Nocturne
0.8Shaco
Nocturne edges out Shaco by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nocturne.
Damage
705Nocturne
727Shaco
Damage output is virtually even between Nocturne and Shaco, with only 22 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
13,765Nocturne
13,061Shaco
Nocturne earns 704 more gold per game than Shaco, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nocturne slightly faster item completions.
Utility
5.9Nocturne
0.9Shaco
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Shaco, with 5.0 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. Shaco should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,335Nocturne
716Shaco
Nocturne vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 619 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nocturne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Shaco

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
56.1%
+12.2% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne56.1%
Shaco early game win rateShaco43.9%
Late Game
Nocturne
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne53.9%
Shaco late game win rateShaco46.1%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.1% win rate — a 12.2 percentage point lead over Shaco. 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 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Shaco. 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. Shaco players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Shaco

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs ShacoPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Nocturne rune vs ShacoTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs ShacoLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs ShacoLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Shaco
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs ShacoDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs ShacoUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Shaco
57.1% WR

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


Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.99%2511.265012,98656.4%50.4%
44.55%2021.271413,25548.2%41.9%
49.38%1621.263112,59447.2%51.1%
39.74%1511.270113,36940.9%38.8%
48.95%1431.166512,94850.0%48.0%
55.63%1421.266013,16064.4%49.4%
51.82%1371.171413,56962.8%45.4%
56.80%1261.268513,22157.5%56.4%
54.72%1061.370513,76556.1%53.9%
42.31%1041.474512,28948.0%37.0%
51.02%981.361411,77452.9%48.9%
51.61%931.364912,58046.7%56.3%
46.74%921.170713,66852.8%42.9%
46.67%901.374512,47046.3%46.9%
50.65%771.273912,99648.6%52.5%
51.95%771.264313,01637.9%60.4%
38.57%701.269212,74032.3%43.6%
46.97%661.267713,21352.2%44.2%
37.88%661.268612,49241.9%34.3%
46.88%641.267212,88941.7%50.0%
53.97%631.167012,16460.6%46.7%
53.97%631.061211,79359.4%48.4%
51.61%621.165112,26848.6%55.6%
54.24%591.070813,23439.3%67.7%
41.38%581.370213,68332.0%48.5%
51.85%541.474614,33542.1%57.1%
43.14%511.266912,81644.4%41.7%
56.00%501.174213,59063.6%50.0%
56.52%461.267212,19454.2%59.1%
37.78%451.562311,93837.5%38.1%
53.49%431.072213,70844.4%60.0%
59.52%420.970813,44162.5%57.7%
21.05%381.262611,93715.4%24.0%
55.26%381.158412,32852.4%58.8%
34.38%321.067512,08135.3%33.3%
32.26%311.163612,34943.8%20.0%
61.29%311.368812,41664.7%57.1%
34.48%291.360411,88941.2%25.0%
65.52%291.578014,85454.5%72.2%
53.57%281.162412,31258.8%45.5%
34.62%261.664412,97242.9%25.0%
62.50%241.267413,54661.5%63.6%
56.52%231.268912,24650.0%66.7%
30.43%231.369013,42060.0%7.7%
65.22%231.574812,21058.3%72.7%
72.73%221.363713,71062.5%78.6%
54.55%221.369514,05555.6%53.9%
61.90%210.975812,28155.6%66.7%
60.00%201.259512,90762.5%58.3%
30.00%200.961910,68827.3%33.3%
40.00%201.969614,25650.0%35.7%
57.89%191.471614,27860.0%57.1%
35.29%172.366512,76520.0%41.7%
81.25%161.567912,31775.0%87.5%
40.00%151.868813,00050.0%33.3%
60.00%151.281714,73150.0%66.7%
42.86%141.268212,34133.3%50.0%
71.43%141.578612,81780.0%66.7%
46.15%132.361013,73050.0%44.4%
45.45%111.178112,58671.4%0.0%
45.45%110.860111,59360.0%33.3%
40.00%101.559113,05940.0%40.0%
33.33%92.155710,91128.6%50.0%
62.50%81.859811,54880.0%33.3%
50.00%81.369212,93240.0%66.7%
62.50%85.785812,15975.0%50.0%
57.14%74.470413,29350.0%66.7%
71.43%71.875511,93966.7%75.0%
16.67%61.062213,3690.0%20.0%
66.67%61.373913,44266.7%66.7%
33.33%63.470611,21825.0%50.0%
50.00%61.458515,636100.0%40.0%
40.00%54.359911,44933.3%50.0%
80.00%51.964112,573100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.070013,44766.7%50.0%
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Nocturne vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Shaco matchup with a 54.7% win rate compared to Shaco's 45.3%, a 9.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 106 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Nocturne do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Shaco with a 56.1% win rate versus 43.9%. 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 Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Shaco matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Shaco matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Shaco with a 54.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 9.4 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 106 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Shaco?

The best Nocturne build against Shaco includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, The Collector with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Shaco?

The best Nocturne runes against Shaco use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Nocturne vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Shaco?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Shaco with a 54.7% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Shaco?

When playing Nocturne against Shaco, 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.