Sylasvs Nocturne
Sylas vs Nocturne is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nocturne wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.5%) over Sylas based on 67 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Nocturne matchup.
Sylas Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Sylas 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(47.8%)Who Wins the Sylas vs Nocturne Matchup?
Sylas vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Sylas vs Nocturne matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 67 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Sylas's 47.8%, giving Nocturne a 4.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas 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 3.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Nocturne is slightly favored, Sylas can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Nocturne's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Sylas vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, 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.
Best Sylas Build Against Nocturne
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Nocturne are Shadowflame, Riftmaker and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Sylas an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Sylas vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sylas52.6%Nocturne47.4%Sylas41.4%Nocturne58.6%Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Sylas 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 58.6% win rate — 17.2 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Nocturne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Sylas must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nocturne reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nocturne survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Sylas Runes Against Nocturne
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Sylas the best tools to compete against Nocturne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Sylas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Sylas'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 Sylas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.14% | 176 | 5.4 | 834 | 11,109 | 53.8% | 48.2% | |
| 52.74% | 146 | 1.0 | 809 | 12,909 | 50.0% | 54.9% | |
| 45.28% | 106 | 5.5 | 818 | 11,275 | 48.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.81% | 104 | 4.3 | 880 | 11,962 | 58.3% | 51.8% | |
| 54.64% | 97 | 5.2 | 903 | 11,821 | 61.1% | 50.8% | |
| 51.69% | 89 | 5.5 | 954 | 11,525 | 55.8% | 47.8% | |
| 52.33% | 86 | 4.7 | 852 | 10,933 | 52.0% | 52.8% | |
| 49.41% | 85 | 5.4 | 783 | 10,702 | 54.5% | 43.9% | |
| 55.70% | 79 | 5.5 | 852 | 10,934 | 53.5% | 58.3% | |
| 54.43% | 79 | 3.5 | 924 | 12,332 | 54.0% | 54.8% | |
| 52.00% | 75 | 3.6 | 790 | 11,134 | 48.8% | 56.3% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 4.9 | 722 | 11,164 | 41.7% | 54.0% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 5.2 | 791 | 11,413 | 60.6% | 42.9% | |
| 35.29% | 68 | 1.0 | 713 | 12,952 | 44.4% | 29.3% | |
| 37.31% | 67 | 5.1 | 803 | 10,032 | 43.3% | 32.4% | |
| 50.75% | 67 | 5.4 | 855 | 11,308 | 47.1% | 54.5% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 0.9 | 745 | 12,125 | 52.6% | 41.4% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 4.5 | 758 | 10,632 | 56.7% | 51.4% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 5.6 | 884 | 10,755 | 54.5% | 35.7% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 4.3 | 792 | 10,817 | 61.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 1.3 | 638 | 12,182 | 43.5% | 54.5% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 0.9 | 788 | 12,989 | 47.8% | 46.9% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 0.9 | 714 | 12,343 | 56.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 5.4 | 737 | 10,710 | 61.5% | 39.3% | |
| 33.96% | 53 | 5.1 | 794 | 11,736 | 31.6% | 35.3% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 3.3 | 735 | 11,309 | 46.1% | 34.6% | |
| 38.46% | 52 | 1.1 | 643 | 11,788 | 38.5% | 38.5% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 5.7 | 839 | 10,996 | 34.6% | 45.5% | |
| 29.17% | 48 | 1.4 | 680 | 11,161 | 23.8% | 33.3% | |
| 60.87% | 46 | 0.9 | 843 | 12,898 | 68.2% | 54.2% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 5.5 | 935 | 11,356 | 55.0% | 48.0% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 5.4 | 884 | 11,768 | 68.4% | 39.1% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 5.5 | 869 | 10,963 | 55.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 1.3 | 902 | 12,857 | 66.7% | 52.2% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 5.5 | 807 | 12,159 | 53.3% | 38.5% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 3.2 | 827 | 12,332 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 5.5 | 850 | 11,894 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 5.3 | 993 | 11,526 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 5.7 | 948 | 11,445 | 65.2% | 30.8% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 4.1 | 691 | 10,024 | 43.8% | 35.0% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.1 | 801 | 13,571 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 5.3 | 860 | 11,025 | 37.5% | 57.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 2.2 | 739 | 12,727 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 1.0 | 752 | 12,593 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.5 | 760 | 11,335 | 45.8% | 55.6% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 2.2 | 702 | 12,121 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 5.7 | 715 | 10,272 | 47.4% | 53.9% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 2.9 | 977 | 12,464 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 30 | 1.1 | 750 | 12,708 | 83.3% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 3.6 | 751 | 9,834 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.4 | 774 | 11,946 | 27.3% | 52.9% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 4.9 | 845 | 11,660 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 1.0 | 832 | 12,200 | 41.2% | 45.5% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 3.4 | 806 | 11,967 | 53.3% | 38.5% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.7 | 839 | 12,487 | 69.2% | 42.9% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 1.5 | 772 | 12,555 | 21.4% | 50.0% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 5.3 | 897 | 11,861 | 64.3% | 63.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 858 | 13,135 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.6 | 745 | 13,253 | 62.5% | 62.5% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.3 | 692 | 11,419 | 60.0% | 21.4% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 0.9 | 669 | 12,538 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 3.0 | 761 | 12,570 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.1 | 641 | 12,193 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 5.8 | 792 | 10,486 | 41.7% | 30.0% | |
| 27.27% | 22 | 3.2 | 771 | 10,516 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.1 | 852 | 11,727 | 33.3% | 61.5% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 5.5 | 804 | 12,184 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 1.1 | 918 | 14,814 | 85.7% | 64.3% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.0 | 886 | 10,666 | 45.5% | 20.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.5 | 708 | 10,235 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.5 | 767 | 9,631 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 854 | 13,470 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.5 | 768 | 10,239 | 36.4% | 37.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.2 | 783 | 12,094 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 4.7 | 1,019 | 11,067 | 22.2% | 55.6% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 3.6 | 758 | 12,539 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.1 | 719 | 11,701 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.6 | 794 | 10,102 | 37.5% | 80.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 5.2 | 923 | 11,281 | 33.3% | 27.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.8 | 818 | 12,055 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.2 | 884 | 9,406 | 58.3% | 25.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 0.8 | 785 | 14,491 | 60.0% | 72.7% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 3.0 | 885 | 11,786 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 4.6 | 844 | 13,330 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 3.7 | 790 | 12,275 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.5 | 796 | 12,473 | 28.6% | 62.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.5 | 664 | 8,788 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.7 | 928 | 13,552 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.3 | 934 | 12,224 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.5 | 763 | 10,323 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 3.3 | 791 | 12,082 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 665 | 12,249 | 33.3% | 11.1% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.0 | 844 | 11,768 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 0.8 | 732 | 10,585 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.0 | 616 | 9,067 | 28.6% | 25.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.2 | 825 | 13,610 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.5 | 939 | 10,981 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.7 | 699 | 10,058 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.3 | 889 | 11,070 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 4.9 | 1,007 | 12,987 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 815 | 11,223 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.8 | 744 | 11,250 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 748 | 10,029 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 580 | 8,834 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 1,015 | 13,134 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 658 | 10,840 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 762 | 12,139 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 836 | 10,336 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 959 | 14,311 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 647 | 11,766 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.6 | 861 | 13,631 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.3 | 686 | 9,664 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.9 | 838 | 13,421 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.3 | 670 | 8,462 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.7 | 648 | 9,956 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.7 | 885 | 13,049 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.6 | 510 | 8,127 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.7 | 895 | 10,077 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 729 | 12,648 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 890 | 11,011 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 1.2 | 546 | 8,077 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.9 | 713 | 8,922 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 0.7 | 625 | 12,978 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.7 | 665 | 10,235 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.5 | 690 | 11,079 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.8 | 721 | 8,795 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.1 | 760 | 12,108 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.5 | 675 | 11,427 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.0 | 479 | 7,270 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,114 | 14,141 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 796 | 10,455 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 977 | 11,508 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.2 | 596 | 9,711 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 792 | 10,683 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 708 | 11,108 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 849 | 9,843 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 790 | 11,397 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 1,178 | 13,123 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 611 | 7,021 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 728 | 10,831 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 923 | 14,273 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 663 | 8,521 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 759 | 14,909 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 852 | 12,491 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Sylas vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sylas do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Nocturne wins the Sylas vs Nocturne matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Sylas's 47.8%, a 4.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 67 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Sylas do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Nocturne with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. Sylas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Sylas do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Sylas vs Nocturne matchup with a 58.6% win rate compared to 41.4%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sylas vs Nocturne matchup?
Nocturne wins the matchup against Sylas with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.5 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 67 games analyzed.
What is the best Sylas build against Nocturne?
The best Sylas build against Nocturne includes Shadowflame, Riftmaker, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Sylas runes against Nocturne?
The best Sylas runes against Nocturne use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.9% win rate in the Sylas vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sylas counter Nocturne?
No, Sylas struggles against Nocturne with only a 47.8% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.
How do I play Sylas against Nocturne?
When playing Sylas 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.