Qiyanavs Nocturne
Qiyana vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 59.5% win rate (+18.9%) over Qiyana based on 37 games. Nocturne holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Qiyana vs Nocturne matchup.
Qiyana Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Qiyana 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.
Who Wins the Qiyana vs Nocturne Matchup?
Qiyana vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Qiyana vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 59.5% win rate compared to Qiyana's 40.5%, giving Nocturne a 18.9 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Qiyana 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 5.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Qiyana 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.
Qiyana vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Qiyana, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Qiyana Build Against Nocturne
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Qiyana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Qiyana against Nocturne are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Qiyana 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 Qiyana vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Qiyana33.3%
Nocturne66.7%Qiyana45.5%Nocturne54.5%Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Qiyana. 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Qiyana. 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. Qiyana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Qiyana Runes Against Nocturne
Inspiration
Domination
The Inspiration and Domination rune setup gives Qiyana the best tools to compete against Nocturne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Qiyana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Qiyana'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 Qiyana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.76% | 59 | 4.2 | 842 | 12,383 | 38.1% | 50.0% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 4.9 | 919 | 12,546 | 45.8% | 63.6% | |
| 36.73% | 49 | 1.4 | 752 | 11,325 | 34.8% | 38.5% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 5.8 | 924 | 12,028 | 35.0% | 41.7% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 6.3 | 905 | 12,013 | 61.1% | 47.8% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 4.3 | 808 | 12,785 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 3.5 | 895 | 13,237 | 41.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 1.2 | 659 | 12,834 | 40.0% | 56.5% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 6.2 | 907 | 9,611 | 60.9% | 42.9% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 0.9 | 615 | 11,730 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 1.2 | 758 | 14,076 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 3.4 | 747 | 11,848 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 5.3 | 927 | 10,254 | 57.1% | 30.0% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 5.9 | 888 | 12,661 | 16.7% | 45.5% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 1.0 | 653 | 11,587 | 38.9% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 33 | 6.0 | 831 | 11,331 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 35.48% | 31 | 1.0 | 662 | 12,616 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 5.1 | 790 | 9,640 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 1.2 | 741 | 13,781 | 55.6% | 36.8% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 777 | 12,012 | 33.3% | 43.8% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.2 | 763 | 13,032 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.9 | 949 | 11,335 | 53.3% | 71.4% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 775 | 10,052 | 54.5% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 851 | 12,883 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 5.9 | 949 | 13,917 | 66.7% | 31.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.0 | 664 | 9,843 | 20.0% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.1 | 710 | 13,672 | 20.0% | 38.5% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.2 | 667 | 13,655 | 83.3% | 8.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.5 | 672 | 12,307 | 16.7% | 45.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.5 | 773 | 12,153 | 20.0% | 58.3% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.8 | 931 | 11,972 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.2 | 739 | 12,645 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.4 | 1,055 | 12,972 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.8 | 745 | 12,648 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.4 | 1,042 | 14,420 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 716 | 12,019 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.1 | 809 | 10,864 | 28.6% | 71.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.9 | 672 | 12,246 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.0 | 782 | 11,852 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.9 | 725 | 10,828 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.1 | 688 | 11,903 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.7 | 687 | 11,641 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 731 | 10,888 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 775 | 8,179 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 3.6 | 714 | 10,389 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.0 | 980 | 12,368 | 80.0% | 16.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.8 | 924 | 11,188 | 28.6% | 100.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.4 | 554 | 9,895 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 805 | 12,613 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 747 | 12,946 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.5 | 855 | 10,300 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 890 | 11,733 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.4 | 872 | 14,987 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 894 | 13,260 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.0 | 792 | 10,164 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.4 | 689 | 12,624 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.8 | 528 | 10,379 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.5 | 919 | 12,141 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.8 | 655 | 7,620 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 0.7 | 798 | 11,940 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 4.7 | 784 | 9,268 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 930 | 15,296 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.4 | 869 | 11,494 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 706 | 10,659 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.2 | 775 | 10,374 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 895 | 11,240 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.1 | 768 | 13,037 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.5 | 801 | 10,639 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.8 | 932 | 13,491 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.9 | 632 | 11,437 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.2 | 779 | 13,948 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 593 | 12,332 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.1 | 550 | 5,987 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 880 | 12,281 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 609 | 12,770 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 929 | 9,539 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 835 | 12,666 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.6 | 899 | 10,441 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 842 | 7,928 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 869 | 11,304 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 579 | 11,142 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 748 | 15,246 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 850 | 15,485 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 717 | 13,793 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 895 | 9,007 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 760 | 10,624 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 1,064 | 11,150 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 820 | 14,977 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Qiyana vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Qiyana do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Qiyana vs Nocturne matchup with a 59.5% win rate compared to Qiyana's 40.5%, a 18.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Qiyana do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Qiyana with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Nocturne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Qiyana do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Qiyana vs Nocturne matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Qiyana vs Nocturne matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Qiyana with a 59.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 18.9 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.
What is the best Qiyana build against Nocturne?
The best Qiyana build against Nocturne includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Serylda's Grudge with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Qiyana runes against Nocturne?
The best Qiyana runes against Nocturne use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 47.1% win rate in the Qiyana vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Qiyana counter Nocturne?
No, Qiyana struggles against Nocturne with only a 40.5% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Qiyana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.
How do I play Qiyana against Nocturne?
When playing Qiyana 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.