Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Nocturnevs Talon

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nocturne wins with a 59.6% win rate (+19.2%) over Talon based on 52 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 Talon 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
Talon - 59.6% win rateTalon(59.6%)
Nocturne - 59.6% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
59.6% WR
VS
Talon vs Nocturne matchup - 40.4% win rate
Talon
40.4% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Talon Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Talon matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 52
59.6%
Win Rate
40.4%
1.2
CS / min
1.2
724
DMG / min
884
13,298
Gold / game
14,192
464
Heal / min
395
769
DMG Mitigated / min
714
6.0
CC / min
0.3
54.2%
Early Game WR
45.8%
64.3%
Late Game WR
35.7%

Nocturne vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 52 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 59.6% win rate compared to Talon's 40.4%, giving Nocturne a 19.2 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Talon 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 Talon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Nocturne in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Nocturne
1.2Talon
Nocturne and Talon 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
724Nocturne
884Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Nocturne by 160 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 Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,298Nocturne
14,192Talon
Talon generates a commanding 894 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
6.0Nocturne
0.3Talon
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Talon, with 5.7 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
1,233Nocturne
1,108Talon
Nocturne heals and mitigates 125 more damage per minute than Talon, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nocturne to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Talon.

Best Nocturne Build Against Talon

Plated Steelcaps 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 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Talon. 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
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne54.2%
Talon early game win rateTalon45.8%
Late Game
Nocturne
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne64.3%
Talon late game win rateTalon35.7%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.2% win rate — a 8.3 percentage point lead over Talon. 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 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Talon. 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. Talon players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

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
75.0% WR

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


Nocturne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.31%2221.266512,50658.2%54.5%
51.46%2061.165312,66756.3%47.3%
44.88%2051.163112,56646.8%43.2%
48.97%1941.163812,89443.5%53.2%
53.37%1631.166912,37457.9%49.4%
44.30%1491.167312,90042.3%46.1%
57.69%1301.168413,11267.2%49.3%
54.62%1301.170112,85857.1%52.2%
52.94%1191.172912,88754.1%51.7%
60.50%1191.372314,33663.2%59.3%
54.87%1131.265012,35156.9%53.2%
46.90%1131.377212,20642.0%50.8%
49.54%1091.271613,41461.9%41.8%
52.58%971.168413,54260.5%47.5%
49.48%971.170112,15652.9%45.6%
58.14%861.167912,56861.1%56.0%
47.62%841.164112,57748.6%46.8%
58.02%811.168812,13557.5%58.5%
47.44%781.268913,35834.4%56.5%
44.16%771.171312,50039.5%48.7%
49.33%751.166613,08066.7%39.6%
56.94%721.263212,40951.4%62.9%
51.43%701.467412,86555.9%47.2%
55.07%691.167313,13353.1%56.8%
42.65%681.272713,15237.5%47.2%
52.24%671.165212,17747.4%58.6%
45.31%641.268312,72651.5%38.7%
57.38%611.169212,15948.1%64.7%
49.18%611.170212,27146.7%51.6%
48.33%601.172912,67850.0%47.1%
51.67%601.366211,73657.1%44.0%
55.93%591.067711,62455.6%56.5%
36.84%571.168312,90636.4%37.1%
50.88%571.371313,49259.3%43.3%
41.07%561.064212,50933.3%48.3%
59.62%521.272413,29854.2%64.3%
43.48%461.269812,50550.0%36.4%
37.50%401.476312,91037.5%37.5%
56.41%391.465812,43965.0%47.4%
41.67%361.072012,25831.3%50.0%
41.67%361.169713,28853.9%34.8%
44.12%341.262012,92450.0%40.9%
55.88%341.167613,00550.0%61.1%
30.30%331.365412,72623.1%35.0%
46.88%321.669111,68244.4%50.0%
54.84%310.957910,92350.0%58.8%
56.67%301.160912,35350.0%62.5%
41.38%291.375213,75850.0%38.1%
29.63%271.049911,88736.4%25.0%
46.15%261.458011,38530.0%56.3%
47.83%231.868812,14345.5%50.0%
52.17%231.676513,70271.4%43.8%
63.64%221.672013,71362.5%64.3%
59.09%221.266112,72157.1%60.0%
57.14%211.977913,68257.1%57.1%
55.00%201.566212,46877.8%36.4%
52.63%191.572714,16071.4%41.7%
40.00%151.465213,6350.0%54.5%
50.00%140.958212,16366.7%20.0%
63.64%113.788615,561100.0%55.6%
54.55%111.288115,054100.0%37.5%
36.36%111.282015,36366.7%25.0%
45.45%112.877512,06133.3%50.0%
40.00%102.667012,90950.0%33.3%
60.00%100.984914,019100.0%33.3%
70.00%101.082414,71680.0%60.0%
70.00%101.165812,05075.0%66.7%
50.00%82.385012,75575.0%25.0%
62.50%84.874312,878100.0%50.0%
42.86%71.780712,91075.0%0.0%
42.86%71.159712,0740.0%75.0%
57.14%75.685114,31466.7%50.0%
57.14%71.671513,09866.7%50.0%
57.14%75.283112,01225.0%100.0%
33.33%61.171312,57766.7%0.0%
100.00%61.966013,983100.0%100.0%

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Nocturne vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Talon in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Talon matchup with a 59.6% win rate compared to Talon's 40.4%, a 19.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 52 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nocturne do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Talon with a 54.2% win rate versus 45.8%. 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, Nocturne takes over the Nocturne vs Talon matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Talon matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Talon with a 59.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 19.2 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 52 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Talon?

The best Nocturne build against Talon includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Talon?

The best Nocturne runes against Talon use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Nocturne vs Talon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nocturne counter Talon?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Talon with a 59.6% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Talon in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Talon?

When playing Nocturne against Talon, 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.