Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.3%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Nocturnevs Talon

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches81,210
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Talon wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Nocturne based on 7 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Talon scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Talon 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 - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
28.6% WR
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Talon vs Nocturne matchup - 71.4% win rate
Talon
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Talon Matchup?

Talon wins the Nocturne vs Talon matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
722
DMG / min
797
13,147
Gold / game
14,878
440
Heal / min
403
741
DMG Mitigated / min
588
6.3
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Nocturne vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nocturne's 28.6%, giving Talon a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Talon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Talon reaches their power spikes, while Talon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 6.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon 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 Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Talon in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Nocturne
0.9Talon
Nocturne and Talon farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
722Nocturne
797Talon
Talon deals 75 more champion damage per minute than Nocturne. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nocturne choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Talon's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,147Nocturne
14,878Talon
Talon generates a commanding 1,731 more gold per game than Nocturne. This substantial economic advantage means Talon 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
6.3Nocturne
0.3Talon
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Talon, with 6.0 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. Talon should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,181Nocturne
992Talon
Nocturne vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 190 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nocturne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Talon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Talon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nocturne Build Against Talon

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Talon are Axiom Arc, The Collector and Stridebreaker. This combination gives Nocturne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne50.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon50.0%
Late Game
Talon
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne20.0%
Talon late game win rateTalon80.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nocturne and Talon, with Nocturne holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Talon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Talon, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nocturne has the edge early, but Talon gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Talon

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs TalonPrecision
Conqueror - best Nocturne rune vs TalonTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs TalonLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs TalonLast Stand - best Nocturne rune vs Talon
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs TalonDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs TalonUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

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


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.

Nocturne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.65%371.165913,55662.5%44.8%
72.22%361.069111,79378.6%68.2%
57.58%331.268612,49663.6%54.5%
53.33%301.170513,16345.5%57.9%
65.52%291.270411,77755.6%81.8%
57.69%261.174112,24966.7%50.0%
56.00%251.379612,91640.0%66.7%
45.83%241.370912,61140.0%50.0%
57.14%210.963611,45670.0%45.5%
63.16%191.062811,89760.0%64.3%
27.78%180.966312,16833.3%25.0%
50.00%181.163711,98050.0%50.0%
75.00%161.287613,32771.4%77.8%
86.67%150.979611,321100.0%80.0%
53.33%151.071313,89266.7%44.4%
35.71%140.960112,7720.0%45.5%
69.23%131.278612,25871.4%66.7%
66.67%121.064411,05880.0%57.1%
63.64%111.273111,87680.0%50.0%
45.45%111.060012,3620.0%55.6%
54.55%111.475411,63650.0%60.0%
18.18%111.360410,49214.3%25.0%
45.45%110.969112,11350.0%42.9%
37.50%81.868812,36075.0%0.0%
75.00%81.165811,792100.0%60.0%
50.00%81.368412,94125.0%75.0%
62.50%81.769312,75866.7%60.0%
62.50%81.475811,97175.0%50.0%
50.00%81.270212,92466.7%40.0%
28.57%71.484814,7480.0%28.6%
71.43%71.072510,80175.0%66.7%
28.57%71.072213,14750.0%20.0%
57.14%71.07029,41350.0%66.7%
28.57%71.051410,96333.3%25.0%
33.33%61.15248,86350.0%0.0%
50.00%61.080513,851100.0%25.0%
83.33%61.372713,136100.0%75.0%
50.00%60.970811,99450.0%50.0%
100.00%51.042910,260100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.366915,6210.0%50.0%
60.00%50.75339,72066.7%50.0%
40.00%51.477414,5330.0%50.0%
0.00%21.03838,0780.0%0.0%

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Nocturne vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Talon in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Nocturne vs Talon matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nocturne's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nocturne do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Talon with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Talon takes over the Nocturne vs Talon matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Talon matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Talon?

The best Nocturne build against Talon includes Axiom Arc, The Collector, Stridebreaker with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nocturne runes against Talon?

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

Does Nocturne counter Talon?

No, Nocturne struggles against Talon with only a 28.6% win rate. Talon has the advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Talon's lead.

How do I play Nocturne against Talon?

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