Nocturnevs Xin Zhao
Nocturne vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 59.4% win rate (+18.8%) over Xin Zhao based on 32 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Xin Zhao 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.
Who Wins the Nocturne vs Xin Zhao Matchup?
Nocturne vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary
The Nocturne vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 59.4% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 40.6%, giving Nocturne a 18.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Xin Zhao reaches their power spikes, while Xin Zhao should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 4.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne players can confidently pick into Xin Zhao and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nocturne Build Against Xin Zhao
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Xin Zhao 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nocturne vs Xin Zhao matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nocturne80.0%
Xin Zhao20.0%Nocturne41.2%Xin Zhao58.8%Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Xin Zhao is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, 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 Xin Zhao reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao
Domination
Precision
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Nocturne to press their advantage against Xin Zhao, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.56% | 111 | 1.1 | 658 | 12,296 | 60.0% | 57.6% | |
| 45.54% | 101 | 1.1 | 674 | 11,798 | 46.1% | 45.2% | |
| 47.25% | 91 | 1.2 | 687 | 12,932 | 51.7% | 45.2% | |
| 57.83% | 83 | 1.3 | 647 | 11,084 | 54.5% | 61.5% | |
| 49.33% | 75 | 1.1 | 697 | 12,996 | 46.4% | 51.1% | |
| 57.14% | 70 | 1.1 | 707 | 12,208 | 46.4% | 64.3% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 1.1 | 708 | 12,039 | 58.6% | 43.2% | |
| 48.39% | 62 | 1.2 | 742 | 12,791 | 52.2% | 46.1% | |
| 41.38% | 58 | 1.1 | 618 | 11,801 | 53.6% | 30.0% | |
| 48.08% | 52 | 1.1 | 763 | 12,459 | 47.6% | 48.4% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 1.0 | 689 | 11,780 | 42.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 1.0 | 713 | 12,385 | 56.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 1.1 | 636 | 11,656 | 43.8% | 50.0% | |
| 68.89% | 45 | 1.2 | 758 | 12,697 | 55.6% | 77.8% | |
| 63.64% | 44 | 0.9 | 713 | 11,917 | 68.8% | 60.7% | |
| 30.00% | 40 | 1.0 | 666 | 12,387 | 40.0% | 24.0% | |
| 63.16% | 38 | 1.1 | 687 | 11,725 | 57.9% | 68.4% | |
| 63.16% | 38 | 1.1 | 729 | 11,911 | 57.9% | 68.4% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 1.0 | 654 | 12,411 | 55.0% | 44.4% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 0.9 | 690 | 10,752 | 52.9% | 36.8% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.1 | 654 | 11,705 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 1.3 | 662 | 11,358 | 80.0% | 41.2% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 1.1 | 656 | 10,935 | 35.3% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 1.2 | 743 | 13,164 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.2 | 759 | 11,385 | 72.7% | 41.7% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 0.9 | 716 | 11,674 | 62.5% | 71.4% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.1 | 680 | 12,747 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.4 | 671 | 12,690 | 60.0% | 56.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.1 | 656 | 12,229 | 70.0% | 45.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.2 | 818 | 14,373 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 709 | 11,609 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 1.5 | 705 | 11,685 | 25.0% | 27.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.0 | 701 | 12,494 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.0 | 632 | 11,611 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.1 | 674 | 10,943 | 14.3% | 40.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.6 | 720 | 12,817 | 87.5% | 22.2% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.4 | 698 | 11,545 | 57.1% | 22.2% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.3 | 696 | 12,508 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 696 | 13,613 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 725 | 13,021 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.3 | 689 | 12,539 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.2 | 762 | 14,313 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.8 | 664 | 10,141 | 28.6% | 100.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 610 | 9,586 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.8 | 651 | 11,145 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 0.9 | 567 | 10,952 | 40.0% | 16.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 616 | 12,613 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 511 | 8,954 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.0 | 620 | 11,319 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.1 | 595 | 11,188 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 626 | 12,193 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 698 | 9,124 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.2 | 659 | 11,772 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.0 | 558 | 10,592 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 553 | 10,859 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.7 | 566 | 8,804 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 684 | 9,433 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 497 | 8,444 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 791 | 12,781 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 854 | 15,595 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 599 | 13,505 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 731 | 14,144 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 476 | 12,107 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 457 | 9,911 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
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Nocturne vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nocturne do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Nocturne vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 59.4% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 40.6%, a 18.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nocturne do against Xin Zhao in the early game?
In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Xin Zhao in the late game?
In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Nocturne vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nocturne vs Xin Zhao matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 59.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 18.8 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.
What is the best Nocturne build against Xin Zhao?
The best Nocturne build against Xin Zhao includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Xin Zhao?
The best Nocturne runes against Xin Zhao use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Nocturne vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nocturne counter Xin Zhao?
Yes, Nocturne has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 59.4% win rate. Nocturne strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Nocturne against Xin Zhao?
When playing Nocturne against Xin Zhao, 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.