- Win Rate
- 49.3%
- Pick Rate
- 2.5%
- Ban Rate
- 10.5%
Nocturne Jungle Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,273
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 15, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
A demonic amalgamation drawn from the nightmares that haunt every sentient mind, the thing known as Nocturne has become a primordial force of pure evil. It is liquidly chaotic in aspect, a faceless shadow with cold eyes and armed with wicked-looking blades. After freeing itself from the spirit realm, Nocturne descended upon the waking world, to feed upon the kind of terror that can only thrive in true darkness.
Is Nocturne Good in Patch 26.20?
Nocturne is middle of the pack in Patch 26.20: C tier as Jungle. Nocturne's 49.3% win rate ranks #30 of 47 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #13. That is down 0.9 points from Patch 26.19. Nocturne is banned in 10.5% of games and present (picked or banned) in 15.7%.
- Tier
- C
- Win Rate
- 49.3%#30 of 47 Jungle
- Pick Rate
- 2.5%#13 of 47 Jungle
- Ban Rate
- 10.5%
- Win rate change
- −0.9vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Nocturne →
Nocturne Roles
Nocturne goes Jungle in 97% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Nocturne Changes
Quick overview of Nocturne's optimal setup in League of Legends. Nocturne's top build includes Berserker's Greaves, Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, using Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Nocturne performs well against Zac, Viego, LeeSin but struggles against Volibear, Talon, MonkeyKing.
Nocturne Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Nocturne stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Crowd control: better than 99% of champions
- Healing: better than 83% of champions
Weaknesses
- CS: below 83% of champions
- Damage to buildings: below 76% of champions
- Damage to champions: below 73% of champions
Nocturne ranks in the 53.7 percentile for early game strength, 24.1 percentile for late game scaling, 51.9 percentile for objective control, 58.8 percentile for support strength, 70.4 percentile for creep farming, and 38.9 percentile for damage output.
Nocturne exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Nocturne's performance shows a 4.7% win rate difference between Iron and Master tiers, indicating that Nocturne rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (42.6% win rate), players may struggle to execute Nocturne's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Master (47.4% win rate), Nocturne's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Nocturne has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Nocturne should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (42.6%), Bronze (51.1%), Silver (48.5%), Gold (51.3%), Platinum (48.6%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Nocturne's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Nocturne an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
Theorycraft Your Next Nocturne Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Nocturne matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
Nocturne Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Nocturne Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.05% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 45.03% in 40 minute games. Understanding Nocturne Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Nocturne Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Nocturne good in Patch 26.20?
Nocturne is average this patch: C tier as Jungle with a 49.3% win rate. That win rate ranks #30 of 47 Jungle champions.
What lane is Nocturne played in?
Nocturne is a Jungle champion: 97% of ranked games this patch.
How often is Nocturne banned?
Nocturne is banned in 10.5% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 15.7%.
What is Nocturne good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Nocturne stands out for Crowd control (99/100), Healing (83/100).
Which champions are similar to Nocturne?
Champions that play like Nocturne: Jax, Xin Zhao, Katarina.