Rengar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Rengarvs Nocturne

FAssassinFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rengar vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nocturne wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Rengar based on 44 games. Nocturne holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Nocturne matchup.

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Rengar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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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Rengar - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
Rengar
36.4% WR
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Nocturne vs Rengar matchup - 63.6% win rate
Nocturne
63.6% WR

Who Wins the Rengar vs Nocturne Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Rengar vs Nocturne matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 44
36.4%
Win Rate
63.6%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
765
DMG / min
713
12,020
Gold / game
11,917
430
Heal / min
475
627
DMG Mitigated / min
851
0.4
CC / min
6.0
31.3%
Early Game WR
68.8%
39.3%
Late Game WR
60.7%

Rengar vs Nocturne Matchup Summary

The Rengar vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 44 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Rengar's 36.4%, giving Nocturne a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rengar 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 5.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rengar 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.

Rengar vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown

Rengar wins the laning phase against Nocturne in League of Legends

Rengar is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Rengar holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Rengar
0.9Nocturne
Rengar 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
765Rengar
713Nocturne
Rengar deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Nocturne. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nocturne choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Rengar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,020Rengar
11,917Nocturne
Rengar and Nocturne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 103 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Rengar
6.0Nocturne
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Rengar, with 5.5 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. Rengar should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,058Rengar
1,326Nocturne
Nocturne vastly out-sustains Rengar, healing and mitigating 268 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nocturne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rengar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rengar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rengar Build Against Nocturne

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Nocturne are Profane Hydra, Edge of Night and Umbral Glaive. This combination gives Rengar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rengar vs Nocturne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
68.8%
+37.5% advantage
Rengar early game win rateRengar31.3%
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne68.8%
Late Game
Nocturne
60.7%
+21.4% advantage
Rengar late game win rateRengar39.3%
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne60.7%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.8% win rate — a 37.5 percentage point lead over Rengar. 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 60.7% win rate — 21.4 points above Rengar. 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. Rengar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Rengar Runes Against Nocturne

Precision rune tree - Rengar primary runes vs NocturnePrecision
Conqueror - best Rengar rune vs NocturneTriumph - best Rengar rune vs NocturneLegend: Alacrity - best Rengar rune vs NocturneCoup de Grace - best Rengar rune vs Nocturne
Domination rune tree - Rengar secondary runes vs NocturneDomination
Sudden Impact - best Rengar rune vs NocturneUltimate Hunter - best Rengar rune vs Nocturne
16.7% WR

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


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

Rengar 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
47.17%531.079813,04838.1%53.1%
36.36%441.076512,02031.3%39.3%
46.15%391.077112,62050.0%42.1%
51.43%351.080113,80341.7%56.5%
41.18%341.079813,87133.3%44.0%
50.00%341.080011,33356.3%44.4%
35.48%310.877412,72645.5%30.0%
56.67%301.281414,23561.5%52.9%
55.56%271.079213,16578.6%30.8%
35.00%200.976813,38725.0%41.7%
36.84%191.792514,01433.3%38.5%
52.63%190.992114,49337.5%63.6%
50.00%181.179313,49916.7%66.7%
50.00%181.378912,72640.0%53.9%
47.06%170.982810,65754.5%33.3%
23.53%171.464313,4020.0%33.3%
47.06%170.975512,66537.5%55.6%
35.29%171.074310,70040.0%28.6%
31.25%160.868211,86240.0%27.3%
68.75%160.976210,85362.5%75.0%
68.75%160.880910,65175.0%62.5%
40.00%150.967812,84262.5%14.3%
61.54%131.393713,84060.0%62.5%
66.67%120.76839,80083.3%50.0%
50.00%120.970412,43033.3%66.7%
50.00%121.160811,05171.4%20.0%
36.36%111.169412,09225.0%42.9%
54.55%110.969712,10060.0%50.0%
63.64%110.752910,60283.3%40.0%
45.45%111.286416,33825.0%57.1%
30.00%101.358112,07966.7%14.3%
60.00%100.972111,82380.0%40.0%
40.00%100.858910,16542.9%33.3%
66.67%90.784513,74966.7%66.7%
62.50%80.970010,85066.7%60.0%
87.50%82.489811,63675.0%100.0%
62.50%81.688713,103100.0%40.0%
50.00%80.863312,4340.0%100.0%
42.86%71.886413,94550.0%40.0%
42.86%74.556210,88325.0%66.7%
57.14%71.179114,64375.0%33.3%
85.71%70.788215,3770.0%100.0%
57.14%72.164711,68733.3%75.0%
66.67%63.570913,05350.0%75.0%
66.67%61.078313,04466.7%66.7%
40.00%52.355513,2000.0%50.0%
20.00%55.170413,1400.0%25.0%
40.00%53.375812,43733.3%50.0%
40.00%51.251510,58250.0%33.3%

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Rengar vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rengar do against Nocturne in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Rengar vs Nocturne matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Rengar's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 44 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Rengar do against Nocturne in the early game?

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

How does Rengar do against Nocturne in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Rengar vs Nocturne matchup with a 60.7% win rate compared to 39.3%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rengar vs Nocturne matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Rengar with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 44 games analyzed.

What is the best Rengar build against Nocturne?

The best Rengar build against Nocturne includes Profane Hydra, Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rengar runes against Nocturne?

The best Rengar runes against Nocturne use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 16.7% win rate in the Rengar vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rengar counter Nocturne?

No, Rengar struggles against Nocturne with only a 36.4% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Rengar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.

How do I play Rengar against Nocturne?

When playing Rengar 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.