- Win Rate
- 50.3%
- Pick Rate
- 2.9%
- Ban Rate
- 10.0%
Nocturne Jungle Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.21
- Games
- 5,780
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Nov 3, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Best Jungle Nocturne runes for LoL Patch 26.21 - Hail of Blades from the Domination tree with Precision secondary (51.6% WR, 35.7% pick rate). Nocturne's optimal primary runes are Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, Ultimate Hunter. Secondary tree: Legend: Alacrity, Triumph.
Primary Tree
Domination
Hail of BladesGain 90% (60% for ranged champions) Attack Speed and
No more than 3s can elapse between attacks or this effect will end.
Cooldown: 10s.
On-Hit Damage: 2 - 20 (+0.12 bonus AD, +0.1 AP) damage.
Allows you to temporarily exceed the Attack Speed limit.
Sudden ImpactDamaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus
Cooldown: 10s
Grisly MementosCollect 1 memento on champion
Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.
Ultimate HunterYour ultimate gains
Legend: AlacrityGain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: AlacrityGain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Grisly MementosCollect 1 memento on champion
Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.
Ultimate HunterYour ultimate gains
Every Nocturne Jungle Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.21)
5,520 gamesNocturne Jungle runs Hail of Blades in 43% of games, with a 51.6% win rate. Domination is the usual secondary tree (53%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail of BladesMost played | 43.1% | 51.6% | 2,379 |
| Conqueror | 30.5% | 50.2% | 1,682 |
 Lethal Tempo | 23.0% | 48.1% | 1,267 |
 Press the Attack | 1.2% | 45.5% | 66 |
 Dark Harvest | 1.0% | 47.4% | 57 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| DominationMost played | 53.0% | 49.3% | 2,928 |
| Precision | 42.8% | 51.6% | 2,365 |
 Sorcery | 2.1% | 45.3% | 117 |
 Inspiration | 1.3% | 50.0% | 70 |
Pick rate is the share of Nocturne games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Nocturne Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Nocturne players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate HunterMost played | 96.4% | 50.2% | 5,323 |
| Grisly Mementos | 90.8% | 50.1% | 5,012 |
| Sudden Impact | 46.4% | 51.4% | 2,563 |
 Sixth Sense | 2.3% | 50.4% | 125 |
 Cheap Shot | 1.9% | 58.5% | 106 |
 Taste of Blood | 1.0% | 50.0% | 54 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| TriumphMost played | 95.6% | 50.3% | 5,276 |
| Legend: Alacrity | 95.6% | 50.2% | 5,275 |
| Last Stand | 48.4% | 49.0% | 2,670 |
 Coup de Grace | 6.0% | 50.5% | 329 |
 Cut Down | 2.8% | 49.3% | 152 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Axiom ArcanistMost played | 1.6% | 44.8% | 87 |
 Gathering Storm | 1.0% | 40.7% | 54 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Magical FootwearMost played | 0.8% | 47.8% | 46 |
Nocturne Stat Shards
Which stat shards Nocturne players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Adaptive Force (flex)Most played | 98.6% | 50.3% | 5,441 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 97.9% | 50.1% | 5,404 |
 Health Scaling (defense) | 94.2% | 50.4% | 5,200 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 3.1% | 48.3% | 172 |
| Health (defense) | 2.7% | 46.6% | 148 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 1.8% | 50.0% | 98 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 1.2% | 42.4% | 66 |
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Nocturne Runes FAQ - Patch 26.21
What is the best keystone for Nocturne Jungle?
Hail of Blades: Nocturne Jungle takes it in 43% of ranked games and wins 51.6% of 2,379 games. Alternatives: Conqueror (30%, 50.2%), Lethal Tempo (23%, 48.1%).
What stat shards should Nocturne take?
Most Nocturne players take Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Nocturne runes in patch 26.21?
The best Nocturne runes in patch 26.21 use the Domination tree with Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, and Ultimate Hunter, and the Precision tree with Legend: Alacrity and Triumph. This rune setup achieves a 51.6% win rate with a 35.7% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Nocturne's best rune page?
Nocturne's best rune page has a 51.6% win rate in patch 26.21, which is +1.3% compared to Nocturne's average win rate. This rune setup has a 35.7% pick rate among Nocturne players.
What keystone should I use on Nocturne?
Hail of Blades from the Domination tree is the best keystone rune for Nocturne in patch 26.21. This keystone synergizes well with Nocturne's kit and provides a 51.6% win rate.
What is Nocturne's primary rune tree?
Nocturne's primary rune tree is Domination. The optimal Domination runes for Nocturne are Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, and Ultimate Hunter, with Hail of Blades being the keystone of choice.
What is Nocturne's secondary rune tree?
Nocturne's best secondary rune tree is Precision. The recommended Precision runes are Legend: Alacrity and Triumph, which complement Nocturne's Domination primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Nocturne?
An alternative Nocturne rune setup uses Conqueror from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Nocturne's runes?
Nocturne's top rune page has a 35.7% pick rate in patch 26.21. This indicates that 35.7% of Nocturne players use the Hail of Blades setup with Domination and Precision trees.