Nocturne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.3%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Nocturnevs Volibear

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches104,630
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Volibear based on 6 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 Volibear 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 - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
83.3% WR
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Volibear vs Nocturne matchup - 16.7% win rate
Volibear
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Volibear Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
640
DMG / min
634
14,142
Gold / game
12,535
483
Heal / min
354
923
DMG Mitigated / min
1,325
5.4
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Nocturne vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Volibear's 16.7%, giving Nocturne a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Volibear 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 4.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Volibear and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Volibear 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 Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Volibear in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Nocturne
0.9Volibear
Nocturne and Volibear farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
640Nocturne
634Volibear
Damage output is virtually even between Nocturne and Volibear, with only 6 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
14,142Nocturne
12,535Volibear
Nocturne generates a commanding 1,607 more gold per game than Volibear. This substantial economic advantage means Nocturne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Volibear should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
5.4Nocturne
1.1Volibear
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Volibear, with 4.3 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. Volibear should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,406Nocturne
1,680Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 274 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear 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 Volibear

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Volibear are Voltaic Cyclosword, Stridebreaker and Mortal Reminder. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne100.0%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear0.0%
Late Game
Nocturne
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne80.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear20.0%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Volibear. 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Volibear. 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. Volibear players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nocturne Runes Against Volibear

Domination rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs VolibearDomination
Hail of Blades - best Nocturne rune vs VolibearSudden Impact - best Nocturne rune vs VolibearGrisly Mementos - best Nocturne rune vs VolibearUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Volibear
Precision rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs VolibearTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs Volibear
75.0% WR

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


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
53.33%451.265313,37963.6%50.0%
53.33%451.267812,23062.5%48.3%
68.29%411.069111,85675.0%64.0%
50.00%381.167812,94641.7%53.9%
64.71%341.369411,47257.1%76.9%
57.58%331.279212,98738.5%70.0%
54.84%311.171612,14866.7%43.8%
50.00%301.272412,88046.1%52.9%
57.69%261.069011,63558.3%57.1%
45.83%241.164912,61950.0%43.8%
36.36%221.073912,68542.9%33.3%
60.00%201.063912,01557.1%61.5%
75.00%201.286313,93071.4%76.9%
35.00%201.264013,2260.0%43.8%
61.11%181.171014,13371.4%54.5%
82.35%171.076911,493100.0%72.7%
70.59%171.379012,07666.7%75.0%
62.50%161.373912,63983.3%50.0%
56.25%161.268512,40180.0%45.5%
57.14%141.164112,56733.3%63.6%
57.14%141.473312,02142.9%71.4%
38.46%131.072712,37250.0%33.3%
15.38%131.367012,44814.3%16.7%
66.67%121.068511,58680.0%57.1%
63.64%111.281612,84880.0%50.0%
27.27%110.965812,11840.0%16.7%
54.55%111.166912,03080.0%33.3%
50.00%101.369912,85720.0%80.0%
55.56%91.469211,35540.0%75.0%
22.22%91.075413,43933.3%16.7%
33.33%91.278714,28450.0%28.6%
44.44%91.869312,91475.0%20.0%
55.56%91.275213,946100.0%33.3%
62.50%81.769312,75866.7%60.0%
62.50%81.168511,30375.0%50.0%
75.00%81.270511,932100.0%60.0%
28.57%71.269512,8560.0%40.0%
57.14%71.272613,78350.0%60.0%
57.14%71.07029,41350.0%66.7%
16.67%60.85398,4200.0%33.3%
83.33%61.164014,142100.0%80.0%
33.33%61.15248,86350.0%0.0%
50.00%60.862412,11233.3%66.7%
50.00%60.970811,99450.0%50.0%
50.00%60.86819,26725.0%100.0%
100.00%51.042910,260100.0%100.0%
20.00%51.080314,7960.0%25.0%
60.00%50.75339,72066.7%50.0%

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Nocturne vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Volibear matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Volibear's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nocturne do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Volibear with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Volibear in the late game?

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

Who wins the Nocturne vs Volibear matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Volibear with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Volibear?

The best Nocturne build against Volibear includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Stridebreaker, Mortal Reminder with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Volibear?

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

Does Nocturne counter Volibear?

Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 83.3% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nocturne against Volibear?

When playing Nocturne against Volibear, 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.