Pantheonvs Nocturne
Pantheon vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nocturne wins with a 56.7% win rate (+13.3%) over Pantheon based on 30 games. Pantheon wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Pantheon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup.
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.
Nocturne(43.3%)Who Wins the Pantheon vs Nocturne Matchup?
Pantheon vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Pantheon vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 56.7% win rate compared to Pantheon's 43.3%, giving Nocturne a 13.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Pantheon controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Pantheon needs to press advantages before Nocturne reaches their power spikes, while Nocturne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 4.5s 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 is favored during the laning phase against Pantheon, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
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, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Pantheon 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 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
Pantheon50.0%Nocturne50.0%Pantheon37.5%Nocturne62.5%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Pantheon and Nocturne, with Pantheon 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.
Nocturne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Pantheon. Extended games heavily favor Nocturne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Pantheon has the edge early, but Nocturne 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 Pantheon Runes Against Nocturne
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination 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 26.7. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.41% | 113 | 5.7 | 924 | 12,052 | 59.6% | 57.4% | |
| 55.45% | 101 | 2.2 | 666 | 10,636 | 58.7% | 52.7% | |
| 53.26% | 92 | 1.5 | 647 | 9,840 | 44.9% | 62.8% | |
| 46.67% | 75 | 1.5 | 652 | 10,931 | 46.4% | 46.8% | |
| 41.67% | 72 | 1.6 | 649 | 9,780 | 33.3% | 47.6% | |
| 50.00% | 70 | 1.7 | 710 | 10,581 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.42% | 66 | 5.6 | 902 | 12,135 | 54.8% | 31.4% | |
| 43.94% | 66 | 1.5 | 671 | 11,038 | 44.0% | 43.9% | |
| 49.21% | 63 | 5.4 | 857 | 11,606 | 48.0% | 50.0% | |
| 49.12% | 57 | 1.6 | 704 | 10,807 | 47.8% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 1.5 | 703 | 10,353 | 43.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 2.0 | 778 | 11,169 | 56.5% | 45.5% | |
| 44.44% | 54 | 1.6 | 704 | 9,865 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 34.62% | 53 | 2.6 | 837 | 10,601 | 31.8% | 36.7% | |
| 46.15% | 52 | 5.1 | 1,010 | 11,321 | 53.9% | 38.5% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 1.9 | 698 | 11,149 | 47.8% | 62.1% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 4.5 | 753 | 10,225 | 57.1% | 52.2% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 1.4 | 754 | 10,299 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 3.5 | 993 | 12,725 | 50.0% | 41.4% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 1.6 | 698 | 10,330 | 44.8% | 68.4% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 1.4 | 638 | 10,347 | 40.0% | 59.3% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 1.5 | 667 | 10,840 | 41.2% | 46.7% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 3.1 | 834 | 12,340 | 25.0% | 54.8% | |
| 62.22% | 45 | 5.7 | 908 | 12,112 | 76.2% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 5.2 | 832 | 10,866 | 54.5% | 52.2% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 3.9 | 823 | 11,884 | 59.1% | 27.3% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 4.8 | 881 | 12,239 | 61.1% | 59.1% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 4.8 | 820 | 10,683 | 41.7% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 1.4 | 643 | 10,298 | 58.8% | 36.4% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 6.0 | 883 | 10,817 | 55.0% | 41.2% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.4 | 626 | 9,622 | 57.9% | 38.9% | |
| 64.86% | 37 | 1.4 | 676 | 10,130 | 60.0% | 70.6% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 1.5 | 719 | 11,895 | 41.7% | 70.8% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 1.6 | 652 | 10,262 | 63.2% | 47.1% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.6 | 707 | 11,963 | 45.5% | 44.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.7 | 795 | 12,153 | 44.4% | 43.8% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 5.8 | 902 | 11,588 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 4.3 | 724 | 11,542 | 60.0% | 57.9% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 4.3 | 970 | 12,375 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 33 | 1.3 | 706 | 12,117 | 37.5% | 35.3% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.2 | 730 | 10,880 | 63.6% | 40.9% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 2.6 | 619 | 10,711 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.4 | 705 | 12,152 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 4.1 | 831 | 11,039 | 47.1% | 35.7% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.1 | 630 | 11,813 | 43.8% | 40.0% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 0.8 | 719 | 11,885 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 4.2 | 826 | 10,992 | 47.6% | 88.9% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.0 | 817 | 11,366 | 56.3% | 61.5% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 3.6 | 904 | 12,396 | 30.8% | 43.8% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 1.4 | 656 | 11,342 | 58.8% | 72.7% | |
| 28.57% | 28 | 1.3 | 645 | 10,297 | 23.1% | 33.3% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 3.5 | 959 | 12,667 | 46.7% | 61.5% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 2.8 | 795 | 11,272 | 36.4% | 35.3% | |
| 67.86% | 28 | 3.3 | 852 | 12,311 | 91.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 28 | 5.4 | 934 | 10,332 | 58.8% | 90.9% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 2.4 | 674 | 10,074 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.3 | 788 | 13,065 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 5.8 | 978 | 13,284 | 63.6% | 56.3% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 5.2 | 802 | 11,231 | 27.3% | 40.0% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 4.7 | 942 | 12,052 | 50.0% | 68.8% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 5.5 | 806 | 11,629 | 35.7% | 36.4% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 4.7 | 860 | 12,902 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 5.4 | 947 | 12,170 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 754 | 10,784 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 3.6 | 884 | 12,433 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 5.2 | 1,054 | 11,773 | 69.2% | 54.5% | |
| 78.26% | 23 | 5.3 | 874 | 12,150 | 66.7% | 85.7% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 1.6 | 729 | 10,824 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 3.2 | 764 | 11,687 | 58.3% | 45.5% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.6 | 1,008 | 12,815 | 71.4% | 37.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 4.6 | 817 | 10,086 | 53.9% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 2.8 | 766 | 12,878 | 33.3% | 56.3% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 1.3 | 737 | 12,612 | 57.1% | 73.3% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 0.9 | 576 | 10,805 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 5.8 | 930 | 11,313 | 75.0% | 64.3% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 5.5 | 923 | 10,310 | 38.5% | 33.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.3 | 863 | 11,603 | 66.7% | 46.7% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 0.9 | 769 | 13,778 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 4.6 | 792 | 10,435 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 651 | 11,609 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.6 | 690 | 11,349 | 70.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 4.4 | 869 | 12,855 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.5 | 892 | 11,050 | 11.1% | 72.7% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 1.7 | 706 | 9,047 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 15.79% | 19 | 1.5 | 672 | 12,011 | 0.0% | 21.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 0.8 | 841 | 12,796 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 3.2 | 852 | 11,575 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.4 | 746 | 10,749 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.1 | 743 | 12,928 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.8 | 896 | 10,114 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 0.8 | 784 | 12,294 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.4 | 876 | 12,951 | 80.0% | 45.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.6 | 751 | 11,859 | 37.5% | 37.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 2.6 | 921 | 11,553 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.8 | 930 | 11,762 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 0.8 | 752 | 13,671 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.4 | 961 | 13,863 | 60.0% | 18.2% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 4.3 | 749 | 9,873 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 3.5 | 855 | 12,535 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.4 | 850 | 13,569 | 75.0% | 54.5% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 5.6 | 998 | 12,482 | 60.0% | 88.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.5 | 778 | 10,388 | 83.3% | 25.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.4 | 617 | 9,827 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.3 | 712 | 10,502 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.2 | 1,095 | 12,669 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.4 | 696 | 12,148 | 66.7% | 12.5% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 4.4 | 590 | 10,073 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 4.6 | 897 | 13,670 | 16.7% | 37.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.0 | 691 | 12,328 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.9 | 793 | 13,163 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.2 | 606 | 9,513 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 4.9 | 859 | 12,269 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.3 | 748 | 10,894 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 4.8 | 804 | 11,728 | 25.0% | 12.5% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 4.3 | 793 | 11,725 | 62.5% | 100.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 3.1 | 792 | 12,111 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.8 | 599 | 11,124 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 825 | 13,043 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 630 | 9,686 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.7 | 955 | 12,059 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 799 | 11,788 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 1,110 | 13,423 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 945 | 12,694 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 802 | 8,262 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 796 | 12,028 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.1 | 909 | 10,911 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.4 | 908 | 11,481 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.5 | 736 | 11,743 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.2 | 917 | 13,959 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 686 | 12,333 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,065 | 10,839 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 745 | 13,606 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.8 | 828 | 11,415 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.4 | 722 | 9,133 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 884 | 11,114 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.2 | 726 | 11,822 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.2 | 758 | 12,017 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.8 | 951 | 14,458 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.3 | 917 | 14,113 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.7 | 746 | 13,019 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.7 | 779 | 12,464 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.7 | 899 | 12,433 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.4 | 774 | 12,326 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.8 | 683 | 12,816 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 793 | 12,589 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.0 | 667 | 11,572 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 750 | 11,658 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.6 | 796 | 13,334 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 902 | 12,862 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 640 | 13,356 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 710 | 12,557 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 757 | 8,943 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
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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 56.7% win rate compared to Pantheon's 43.3%, a 13.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Pantheon do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Pantheon has the advantage against Nocturne with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Pantheon 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 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. 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 56.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 13.3 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.
What is the best Pantheon build against Nocturne?
The best Pantheon build against Nocturne includes Sundered Sky, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver 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 Pantheon runes against Nocturne?
The best Pantheon runes against Nocturne use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.9% 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 43.3% 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.