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

Nocturnevs Yorick

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nocturne vs Yorick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yorick wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nocturne based on 10 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Yorick scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nocturne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nocturne vs Yorick 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
Yorick - 40.0% win rateYorick(40.0%)
Nocturne - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nocturne
40.0% WR
VS
Yorick vs Nocturne matchup - 60.0% win rate
Yorick
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nocturne vs Yorick Matchup?

Yorick wins the Nocturne vs Yorick matchup
Winner
Yorick
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.6
CS / min
3.2
670
DMG / min
736
12,909
Gold / game
12,942
464
Heal / min
415
832
DMG Mitigated / min
906
4.9
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Nocturne vs Yorick Matchup Summary

The Nocturne vs Yorick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Yorick wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nocturne's 40.0%, giving Yorick a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Yorick outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Yorick reaches their power spikes, while Yorick should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 4.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yorick 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 Yorick 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 Yorick Laning Phase Breakdown

Yorick wins the laning phase against Nocturne in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.6Nocturne
3.2Yorick
Yorick edges out Nocturne by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yorick.
Damage
670Nocturne
736Yorick
Yorick deals 67 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 Yorick's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,909Nocturne
12,942Yorick
Nocturne and Yorick generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 33 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
4.9Nocturne
0.3Yorick
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Yorick, with 4.6 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. Yorick should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,297Nocturne
1,322Yorick
Nocturne and Yorick have comparable sustain profiles, with only 25 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Nocturne Build Against Yorick

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Yorick, providing the mobility and stats Nocturne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nocturne against Yorick are Axiom Arc, Blade of The Ruined King and Ravenous Hydra. 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 Yorick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne50.0%
Yorick early game win rateYorick50.0%
Late Game
Yorick
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne33.3%
Yorick late game win rateYorick66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nocturne and Yorick, 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.

Yorick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Yorick, 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 Yorick 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 Yorick

Precision rune tree - Nocturne primary runes vs YorickPrecision
Conqueror - best Nocturne rune vs YorickTriumph - best Nocturne rune vs YorickLegend: Alacrity - best Nocturne rune vs YorickCoup de Grace - best Nocturne rune vs Yorick
Domination rune tree - Nocturne secondary runes vs YorickDomination
Sudden Impact - best Nocturne rune vs YorickUltimate Hunter - best Nocturne rune vs Yorick
100.0% WR

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


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 Yorick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nocturne do against Yorick in League of Legends?

Yorick wins the Nocturne vs Yorick matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nocturne's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nocturne do against Yorick in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Yorick 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 Yorick in the late game?

In the late game, Yorick takes over the Nocturne vs Yorick matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Yorick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nocturne vs Yorick matchup?

Yorick wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Yorick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Nocturne build against Yorick?

The best Nocturne build against Yorick includes Axiom Arc, Blade of The Ruined King, Ravenous Hydra with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nocturne runes against Yorick?

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

Does Nocturne counter Yorick?

No, Nocturne struggles against Yorick with only a 40.0% win rate. Yorick has the advantage in this matchup. Nocturne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yorick's lead.

How do I play Nocturne against Yorick?

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