
Taliyahvs Nocturne
Taliyah vs Nocturne is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Taliyah wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Nocturne based on 14 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Taliyah scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Taliyah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taliyah vs Nocturne matchup.
Taliyah Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taliyah 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 Taliyah vs Nocturne Matchup?

Taliyah vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Taliyah vs Nocturne matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Taliyah wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nocturne's 50.0%, giving Taliyah a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Taliyah outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Taliyah reaches their power spikes, while Taliyah 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. Taliyah has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Nocturne's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Taliyah vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Taliyah is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Taliyah holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Taliyah Build Against Nocturne
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Taliyah needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taliyah against Nocturne are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Taliyah 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 Taliyah vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Taliyah. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Taliyah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Taliyah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nocturne must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Taliyah reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Taliyah 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 Taliyah Runes Against Nocturne
The Inspiration primary with Domination secondary combination helps Taliyah maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Nocturne.
Taliyah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Taliyah'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 Taliyah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.85% | 39 | 6.7 | 825 | 11,137 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 7.1 | 865 | 12,026 | 52.9% | 62.5% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.6 | 843 | 12,822 | 14.3% | 53.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.7 | 713 | 11,842 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 5.6 | 834 | 11,402 | 63.6% | 62.5% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 6.2 | 813 | 12,801 | 87.5% | 60.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.2 | 771 | 10,784 | 20.0% | 85.7% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 5.6 | 774 | 13,362 | 71.4% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 4.9 | 562 | 10,278 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.9 | 863 | 12,397 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 707 | 10,578 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.6 | 737 | 11,464 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.3 | 690 | 10,789 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 2.0 | 691 | 13,425 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.9 | 954 | 14,496 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.4 | 682 | 10,905 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.4 | 825 | 11,319 | 37.5% | 100.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 647 | 9,766 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.1 | 729 | 10,797 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.4 | 755 | 13,223 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.3 | 885 | 12,816 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.5 | 789 | 12,050 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 2.4 | 964 | 15,287 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.7 | 704 | 12,229 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.7 | 679 | 11,932 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 1,161 | 14,941 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.7 | 673 | 10,197 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.3 | 843 | 14,120 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 1.5 | 848 | 14,025 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.4 | 917 | 15,673 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.3 | 808 | 11,749 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.1 | 837 | 13,734 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.7 | 929 | 16,208 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 7.1 | 984 | 11,840 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.4 | 797 | 11,724 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 796 | 12,822 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 741 | 11,872 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 789 | 11,166 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 801 | 11,326 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 727 | 10,543 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.3 | 760 | 8,771 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.8 | 761 | 11,780 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 841 | 12,366 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.6 | 795 | 10,070 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.5 | 800 | 14,501 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.7 | 877 | 10,363 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 1,006 | 13,283 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 976 | 14,828 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 699 | 10,318 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 857 | 9,728 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 670 | 9,416 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 790 | 11,871 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 906 | 13,024 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 676 | 11,811 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 905 | 11,510 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 845 | 13,745 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 725 | 11,826 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 779 | 12,679 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 545 | 10,604 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 890 | 12,563 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 1,117 | 14,161 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 639 | 9,352 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 565 | 10,388 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
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Taliyah vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Taliyah do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Taliyah wins the Taliyah vs Nocturne matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nocturne's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Taliyah do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Taliyah 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 Taliyah do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Taliyah takes over the Taliyah vs Nocturne matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Taliyah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Taliyah vs Nocturne matchup?
Taliyah wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Taliyah is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Taliyah build against Nocturne?
The best Taliyah build against Nocturne includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Taliyah runes against Nocturne?
The best Taliyah runes against Nocturne use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Taliyah vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Taliyah counter Nocturne?
Yes, Taliyah has a favorable matchup against Nocturne with a 50.0% win rate. Taliyah slightly edges out Nocturne in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Taliyah against Nocturne?
When playing Taliyah against Nocturne, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Nocturne. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
