Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Nocturnevs Shyvana

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Shyvana is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Shyvana wins with a 50.4% win rate (+0.7%) over Nocturne based on 286 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Shyvana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Shyvana matchup.

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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.

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Nocturne - 49.6% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
49.6% WR
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Shyvana vs Nocturne matchup - 50.4% win rate
Shyvana
50.4% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Shyvana Matchup?

Shyvana wins the Nocturne vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Shyvana
Matches: 286
49.6%
Win Rate
50.4%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
655
DMG / min
768
12,335
Gold / game
12,740
479
Heal / min
392
807
DMG Mitigated / min
1,465
5.8
CC / min
0.5
55.3%
Early Game WR
44.7%
44.1%
Late Game WR
55.9%

Nocturne vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Shyvana matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 286 recent matches analyzed, Shyvana wins with a 50.4% win rate compared to Nocturne's 49.6%, giving Shyvana a 0.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 5.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Shyvana is slightly favored, Nocturne can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Shyvana's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nocturne vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Nocturne in League of Legends

Shyvana is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Shyvana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Nocturne
1.1Shyvana
Nocturne and Shyvana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
655Nocturne
768Shyvana
Shyvana heavily out-damages Nocturne by 113 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nocturne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Shyvana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,335Nocturne
12,740Shyvana
Shyvana earns 405 more gold per game than Nocturne, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Shyvana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
5.8Nocturne
0.5Shyvana
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Shyvana, with 5.3 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. Shyvana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,286Nocturne
1,857Shyvana
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 571 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nocturne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nocturne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Shyvana

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Shyvana are Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc and Edge of Night. 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 Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
55.3%
+10.6% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne55.3%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana44.7%
Late Game
Shyvana
55.9%
+11.7% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne44.1%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana55.9%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.3% win rate — a 10.6 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.9% win rate — 11.7 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, 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 Shyvana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs ShyvanaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Nocturne rune vs ShyvanaTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs ShyvanaLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs ShyvanaLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Shyvana
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs ShyvanaDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs ShyvanaUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Shyvana
52.6% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Nocturne maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Shyvana.


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.

Nocturne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.51%4021.167712,63253.8%44.5%
49.11%3951.266512,69255.5%44.1%
46.47%3121.165212,64049.6%44.4%
47.33%3001.269512,58846.3%48.0%
49.65%2861.165512,33555.3%44.1%
50.89%2811.168712,36446.1%55.0%
54.38%2741.167212,83256.5%52.8%
48.29%2631.168312,77748.6%48.0%
50.42%2401.164812,66751.4%49.6%
51.82%2201.267913,58252.2%51.7%
58.47%1831.171212,16354.6%61.9%
57.14%1681.166812,74156.9%57.3%
46.11%1671.164912,15451.3%41.4%
46.54%1591.167412,53047.7%45.7%
48.63%1461.067012,71241.7%53.5%
48.15%1351.165512,66952.6%44.9%
57.89%1331.170813,04457.7%58.0%
45.80%1311.366011,93248.1%44.2%
56.25%1281.169112,34957.6%55.1%
61.16%1211.271512,99574.0%52.1%
48.33%1201.172213,13650.0%47.1%
58.97%1171.166812,65269.2%50.8%
56.36%1101.479813,62160.0%54.3%
52.94%1021.164012,12458.7%48.2%
48.45%971.068912,34940.0%55.8%
47.42%971.168512,68540.5%52.7%
54.17%961.169512,98751.2%56.4%
46.15%911.271612,74342.1%49.1%
53.85%911.066012,11252.4%55.1%
62.22%901.270913,63471.0%57.6%
53.49%861.168613,00860.0%49.0%
45.24%841.266112,60846.0%44.7%
46.99%831.272113,50559.3%41.1%
53.03%661.163511,90561.8%43.8%
60.00%601.073312,43266.7%55.6%
59.32%591.263212,44766.7%51.7%
59.65%571.273313,72461.1%59.0%
45.28%531.363711,74045.0%45.5%
53.06%491.572911,79848.3%60.0%
32.65%491.561412,47640.0%27.6%
62.22%451.052611,44961.1%63.0%
44.44%451.165711,99456.5%31.8%
61.36%441.175311,68865.0%58.3%
52.27%441.062812,53831.8%72.7%
41.86%431.279612,34057.9%29.2%
32.56%431.166812,43029.4%34.6%
57.14%421.274112,95178.6%46.4%
47.50%401.872314,49057.1%45.5%
58.97%391.371613,56140.0%70.8%
42.11%381.168812,75146.7%39.1%
67.57%371.068712,75371.4%65.2%
68.57%351.466412,80266.7%70.0%
52.94%341.162012,46469.2%42.9%
40.63%321.065312,54220.0%50.0%
55.17%291.267812,34050.0%61.5%
40.74%271.371813,88225.0%47.4%
53.85%261.672412,77570.0%43.8%
54.17%241.578613,47254.5%53.9%
47.83%231.365011,59638.5%60.0%
50.00%221.259211,30345.5%54.5%
45.45%221.876712,94228.6%53.3%
70.00%201.366014,36380.0%66.7%
82.35%170.966314,01875.0%88.9%
35.29%171.467513,55750.0%27.3%
31.25%161.266410,68228.6%33.3%
40.00%151.574412,83325.0%57.1%
57.14%141.063412,52360.0%55.6%
50.00%141.263612,82583.3%25.0%
58.33%121.357810,84371.4%40.0%
33.33%123.273213,53340.0%28.6%
54.55%111.476114,22475.0%42.9%
45.45%111.179013,22825.0%57.1%
33.33%91.779813,78460.0%0.0%
66.67%94.183113,236100.0%62.5%
62.50%81.871113,07880.0%33.3%
57.14%71.653210,97666.7%50.0%
50.00%66.476413,523100.0%25.0%
50.00%62.663910,92866.7%33.3%
66.67%62.453312,06866.7%66.7%
50.00%66.870612,79250.0%50.0%
33.33%60.959813,056100.0%20.0%
80.00%53.999614,561100.0%66.7%
40.00%50.766812,90033.3%50.0%
80.00%51.06058,991100.0%0.0%

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Nocturne vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Shyvana wins the Nocturne vs Shyvana matchup with a 50.4% win rate compared to Nocturne's 49.6%, a 0.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 286 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nocturne do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Shyvana with a 55.3% win rate versus 44.7%. 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 Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Nocturne vs Shyvana matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to 44.1%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Shyvana matchup?

Shyvana wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 50.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.7 percentage point advantage means Shyvana is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 286 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Shyvana?

The best Nocturne build against Shyvana includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Edge of Night with Mercury's Treads. 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 Shyvana?

The best Nocturne runes against Shyvana use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.6% win rate in the Nocturne vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Shyvana?

No, Nocturne struggles against Shyvana with only a 49.6% win rate. Shyvana has the advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shyvana's lead.

How do I play Nocturne against Shyvana?

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