Rek'Sai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Rek'Saivs Nocturne

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rek'Sai vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rek'Sai wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Nocturne based on 36 games. Rek'Sai holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rek'Sai vs Nocturne matchup.

Rek'Sai Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rek'Sai 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.

Compare against an opponent
Nocturne - 58.3% win rateNocturne(58.3%)
Rek'Sai - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Rek'Sai
58.3% WR
VS
Nocturne vs Rek'Sai matchup - 41.7% win rate
Nocturne
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Rek'Sai vs Nocturne Matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Nocturne matchup
Winner
Rek'Sai
Matches: 36
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
0.8
CS / min
1.0
719
DMG / min
720
12,433
Gold / game
12,258
729
Heal / min
476
1,012
DMG Mitigated / min
827
1.1
CC / min
6.0
68.8%
Early Game WR
31.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Rek'Sai vs Nocturne Matchup Summary

The Rek'Sai vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Rek'Sai wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Nocturne's 41.7%, giving Rek'Sai a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Rek'Sai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nocturne 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 4.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rek'Sai players can confidently pick into Nocturne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nocturne away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rek'Sai vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Rek'Sai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Rek'Sai
1.0Nocturne
Rek'Sai and Nocturne farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
719Rek'Sai
720Nocturne
Damage output is virtually even between Rek'Sai and Nocturne, with only 1 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,433Rek'Sai
12,258Nocturne
Rek'Sai and Nocturne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 175 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Rek'Sai
6.0Nocturne
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Rek'Sai, with 4.8 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. Rek'Sai should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,741Rek'Sai
1,302Nocturne
Rek'Sai vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 438 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rek'Sai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nocturne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nocturne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rek'Sai Build Against Nocturne

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Rek'Sai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rek'Sai against Nocturne are Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Rek'Sai an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 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 Rek'Sai vs Nocturne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rek'Sai
68.8%
+37.5% advantage
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai68.8%
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne31.3%
Late Game
Rek'Sai
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai50.0%
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne50.0%

Rek'Sai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.8% win rate — a 37.5 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Rek'Sai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Rek'Sai at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nocturne. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Rek'Sai holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nocturne players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Rek'Sai Runes Against Nocturne

Domination rune tree - Rek'Sai primary runes vs NocturneDomination
Hail of Blades - best Rek'Sai rune vs NocturneSudden Impact - best Rek'Sai rune vs NocturneGrisly Mementos - best Rek'Sai rune vs NocturneRelentless Hunter - best Rek'Sai rune vs Nocturne
Precision rune tree - Rek'Sai secondary runes vs NocturnePrecision
Coup de Grace - best Rek'Sai rune vs NocturneLegend: Alacrity - best Rek'Sai rune vs Nocturne
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Rek'Sai to press their advantage against Nocturne, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rek'Sai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rek'Sai'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 Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rek'Sai matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
64.58%480.865913,14066.7%62.5%
58.33%360.871912,43368.8%50.0%
58.82%341.062913,23555.0%64.3%
36.36%331.163211,83333.3%40.0%
62.50%320.869012,94062.5%62.5%
56.25%320.862712,74468.8%43.8%
51.61%311.071713,00569.2%38.9%
37.93%291.673811,19840.0%35.7%
50.00%280.769413,57272.7%35.3%
37.04%271.772113,44550.0%26.7%
25.00%241.362413,18612.5%31.3%
41.67%240.763412,68760.0%28.6%
54.17%240.769812,13050.0%57.1%
47.06%170.876013,10816.7%63.6%
62.50%161.181013,81255.6%71.4%
40.00%150.971312,08950.0%28.6%
46.67%151.862911,37346.1%50.0%
64.29%141.162011,78575.0%50.0%
50.00%140.866213,38833.3%62.5%
84.62%130.662713,08671.4%100.0%
61.54%131.264911,45337.5%100.0%
38.46%131.168112,33828.6%50.0%
46.15%130.874214,00166.7%28.6%
66.67%120.775313,73471.4%60.0%
45.45%110.765210,10957.1%25.0%
54.55%110.879711,78150.0%60.0%
63.64%110.971812,16775.0%57.1%
45.45%111.366112,57128.6%75.0%
40.00%100.857110,70850.0%33.3%
40.00%100.881014,17260.0%20.0%
60.00%101.273312,12060.0%60.0%
20.00%100.964014,1000.0%28.6%
44.44%90.771812,81640.0%50.0%
44.44%92.773812,73250.0%40.0%
22.22%90.873212,60350.0%14.3%
37.50%81.376812,72325.0%50.0%
50.00%80.769513,35233.3%60.0%
75.00%83.589111,35960.0%100.0%
50.00%86.359410,21120.0%100.0%
50.00%81.080712,722100.0%20.0%
57.14%70.758412,29033.3%75.0%
42.86%71.775411,68675.0%0.0%
66.67%62.074211,46880.0%0.0%
16.67%60.863512,2000.0%33.3%
66.67%60.872812,596100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.047111,99250.0%0.0%
60.00%56.994213,57566.7%50.0%
20.00%55.787411,1020.0%50.0%
80.00%51.875614,582100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.457210,89625.0%100.0%
0.00%30.760011,8480.0%0.0%

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Rek'Sai vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rek'Sai do against Nocturne in League of Legends?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Nocturne matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Nocturne's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Rek'Sai do against Nocturne in the early game?

In the early game, Rek'Sai has the advantage against Nocturne with a 68.8% win rate versus 31.3%. Rek'Sai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rek'Sai do against Nocturne in the late game?

In the late game, Rek'Sai takes over the Rek'Sai vs Nocturne matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Rek'Sai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rek'Sai vs Nocturne matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Rek'Sai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Rek'Sai build against Nocturne?

The best Rek'Sai build against Nocturne includes Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rek'Sai runes against Nocturne?

The best Rek'Sai runes against Nocturne use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Rek'Sai vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rek'Sai counter Nocturne?

Yes, Rek'Sai has a favorable matchup against Nocturne with a 58.3% win rate. Rek'Sai strongly counters Nocturne in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Rek'Sai against Nocturne?

When playing Rek'Sai against Nocturne, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.