Pantheon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Pantheonvs Nocturne

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Pantheon vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Pantheon based on 32 games. Nocturne holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Pantheon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup.

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Pantheon Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Pantheon 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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Pantheon - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Pantheon
37.5% WR
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Nocturne vs Pantheon matchup - 62.5% win rate
Nocturne
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Pantheon vs Nocturne Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 32
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
784
DMG / min
696
12,455
Gold / game
12,696
409
Heal / min
475
1,032
DMG Mitigated / min
891
0.9
CC / min
5.8
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
45.0%
Late Game WR
55.0%

Pantheon vs Nocturne Matchup Summary

The Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Pantheon's 37.5%, giving Nocturne a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pantheon 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 4.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Pantheon players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nocturne 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.

Pantheon vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Pantheon in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Pantheon, 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.

Farming
1.1Pantheon
1.1Nocturne
Pantheon and Nocturne farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
784Pantheon
696Nocturne
Pantheon heavily out-damages Nocturne by 88 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nocturne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Pantheon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,455Pantheon
12,696Nocturne
Pantheon and Nocturne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 240 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Pantheon
5.8Nocturne
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Pantheon, with 4.9 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. Pantheon should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,442Pantheon
1,365Nocturne
Pantheon heals and mitigates 76 more damage per minute than Nocturne, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Pantheon to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Nocturne.

Best Pantheon Build Against Nocturne

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Pantheon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Pantheon against Nocturne are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Pantheon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Pantheon the best chance to compete against Nocturne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon25.0%
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne75.0%
Late Game
Nocturne
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon45.0%
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne55.0%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Pantheon. 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 55.0% win rate — 10.0 points above Pantheon. 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. Pantheon players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Pantheon Runes Against Nocturne

Precision rune tree - Pantheon primary runes vs NocturnePrecision
Conqueror - best Pantheon rune vs NocturneTriumph - best Pantheon rune vs NocturneLegend: Alacrity - best Pantheon rune vs NocturneCoup de Grace - best Pantheon rune vs Nocturne
Inspiration rune tree - Pantheon secondary runes vs NocturneInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Pantheon rune vs NocturneMagical Footwear - best Pantheon rune vs Nocturne
37.5% WR

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


Pantheon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Pantheon'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 Pantheon build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Pantheon 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
43.98%1661.667810,07146.0%42.4%
53.80%1581.969811,01241.2%59.8%
52.13%941.666210,31461.5%45.5%
48.86%881.669210,32242.9%52.8%
48.86%884.988411,01050.0%48.1%
49.40%831.670310,23751.7%48.1%
50.63%795.392011,52244.1%55.6%
61.04%771.767610,52148.0%67.3%
53.95%761.671910,24058.8%50.0%
40.79%761.669510,67139.3%41.7%
52.05%735.490711,13355.9%48.7%
49.30%714.794710,06950.0%48.8%
53.62%691.46399,89661.3%47.4%
32.84%672.893011,18620.0%38.3%
43.94%661.56428,91648.5%39.4%
44.26%615.41,02512,54652.2%39.5%
55.00%604.592110,99864.0%48.6%
44.07%594.37309,58542.3%45.5%
57.41%541.665710,60652.9%59.5%
50.00%522.188712,37250.0%50.0%
53.06%492.681210,18650.0%54.8%
56.25%484.379110,60057.9%55.2%
58.33%484.383311,17261.1%56.7%
57.45%474.585110,85552.9%60.0%
44.68%472.17019,51045.8%43.5%
59.09%443.992912,42445.0%70.8%
46.51%431.767210,03750.0%44.0%
30.23%431.55918,12429.2%31.6%
58.14%433.783311,17060.0%57.1%
60.47%432.47019,98061.1%60.0%
60.47%431.56269,41364.7%57.7%
61.90%424.91,15912,41453.3%66.7%
39.02%411.45709,71843.8%36.0%
43.90%411.85898,57344.4%43.5%
29.27%411.972711,28223.5%33.3%
56.10%414.799512,37969.2%50.0%
45.00%401.86559,76753.3%40.0%
47.37%385.888111,05933.3%56.5%
60.53%385.691811,73053.3%65.2%
44.44%365.588011,14763.6%36.0%
34.29%353.176712,10366.7%23.1%
45.71%352.991411,46046.7%45.0%
48.48%332.682310,98050.0%47.6%
54.55%335.091111,90554.5%54.5%
40.63%321.173213,18457.1%36.0%
37.50%321.178412,45525.0%45.0%
53.33%302.472010,86060.0%46.7%
43.33%304.99019,95530.8%52.9%
56.67%301.166611,47353.3%60.0%
58.62%291.672110,27562.5%53.9%
41.38%295.378510,24530.0%47.4%
39.29%285.586610,43754.5%29.4%
64.29%285.391610,02258.3%68.8%
57.14%286.084710,70650.0%64.3%
50.00%284.478910,55441.7%56.3%
44.44%271.069011,95630.0%52.9%
33.33%275.081211,29346.1%21.4%
53.85%261.97209,56270.0%43.8%
42.31%264.87359,95438.5%46.1%
46.15%265.31,17411,16545.5%46.7%
46.15%263.888010,62225.0%55.6%
56.00%255.090011,58050.0%61.5%
52.00%255.51,04013,17242.9%55.6%
32.00%251.45808,17341.7%23.1%
56.00%251.675910,85555.6%56.3%
45.83%241.268713,33933.3%50.0%
34.78%233.67159,09427.3%41.7%
69.57%231.57139,69484.6%50.0%
39.13%231.175611,70450.0%35.3%
47.83%234.583112,12350.0%47.4%
50.00%221.573910,73550.0%50.0%
59.09%225.587910,90761.5%55.6%
45.45%223.579312,55925.0%50.0%
22.73%222.46519,14316.7%30.0%
50.00%225.094512,70133.3%56.3%
50.00%225.391210,57155.6%46.1%
40.91%222.585711,30427.3%54.5%
33.33%212.472010,13322.2%41.7%
61.90%211.170011,94857.1%64.3%
47.62%215.091111,26450.0%46.1%
60.00%201.983310,04075.0%50.0%
55.00%203.588510,01863.6%44.4%
30.00%202.075910,89533.3%28.6%
65.00%202.065510,57057.1%69.2%
52.63%192.681810,59742.9%58.3%
36.84%193.083410,47644.4%30.0%
73.68%194.987310,74680.0%66.7%
50.00%185.988211,46957.1%45.5%
52.94%171.783312,0650.0%64.3%
41.18%174.486712,06050.0%36.4%
50.00%165.489911,28962.5%37.5%
56.25%165.079111,36171.4%44.4%
25.00%161.081110,03337.5%12.5%
50.00%164.192710,24757.1%44.4%
56.25%165.28399,59387.5%25.0%
56.25%162.884114,8950.0%56.3%
40.00%151.86829,62140.0%40.0%
26.67%155.51,15212,21540.0%20.0%
35.71%144.274310,48025.0%40.0%
42.86%145.390311,19133.3%50.0%
50.00%145.597812,71350.0%50.0%
46.15%131.580714,58733.3%50.0%
38.46%131.577712,73220.0%50.0%
53.85%134.583612,39640.0%62.5%
83.33%126.01,11311,04680.0%85.7%
50.00%121.379313,43275.0%37.5%
58.33%125.292711,37850.0%62.5%
75.00%121.166610,586100.0%57.1%
45.45%114.389112,43075.0%28.6%
63.64%111.374511,71833.3%75.0%
54.55%115.99079,71183.3%20.0%
54.55%116.01,22612,93475.0%42.9%
70.00%102.679410,99050.0%83.3%
30.00%103.099710,80550.0%16.7%
40.00%100.871812,64625.0%50.0%
60.00%103.16299,85175.0%50.0%
50.00%103.093012,5940.0%62.5%
50.00%100.963011,67650.0%50.0%
50.00%100.772712,84866.7%42.9%
80.00%101.082511,667100.0%66.7%
77.78%96.11,02312,35975.0%80.0%
44.44%92.182912,28333.3%50.0%
44.44%93.686111,893100.0%28.6%
37.50%83.77419,44650.0%25.0%
50.00%85.591411,19925.0%75.0%
37.50%84.18149,90666.7%20.0%
50.00%83.893810,89433.3%60.0%
85.71%75.01,20011,85875.0%100.0%
57.14%75.083413,55166.7%50.0%
71.43%75.183610,16750.0%80.0%
57.14%73.873712,2480.0%66.7%
57.14%73.369410,42775.0%33.3%
50.00%64.776911,1640.0%60.0%
50.00%65.51,20415,0730.0%50.0%
50.00%60.953812,35150.0%50.0%
33.33%64.392213,4050.0%33.3%
80.00%51.888313,868100.0%75.0%
80.00%53.399214,27066.7%100.0%
40.00%51.882813,0350.0%50.0%
60.00%51.67499,33650.0%66.7%
40.00%54.893613,8280.0%40.0%
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Pantheon vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pantheon do against Nocturne in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Pantheon's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Pantheon do against Nocturne in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Pantheon with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Nocturne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Pantheon do against Nocturne in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to 45.0%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Pantheon build against Nocturne?

The best Pantheon build against Nocturne includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Pantheon runes against Nocturne?

The best Pantheon runes against Nocturne use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 37.5% win rate in the Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Pantheon counter Nocturne?

No, Pantheon struggles against Nocturne with only a 37.5% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Pantheon players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.

How do I play Pantheon against Nocturne?

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