Taric - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Taricvs Nocturne

DSupportTank
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Taric vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nocturne wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Taric based on 6 games. Nocturne holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Taric build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taric vs Nocturne matchup.

Taric Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taric 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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Nocturne - 16.7% win rateNocturne(16.7%)
Taric - 16.7% win rate in this matchup
Taric
16.7% WR
VS
Nocturne vs Taric matchup - 83.3% win rate
Nocturne
83.3% WR

Who Wins the Taric vs Nocturne Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Taric vs Nocturne matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
1.2
CS / min
0.7
385
DMG / min
615
10,492
Gold / game
12,064
761
Heal / min
552
1,291
DMG Mitigated / min
950
1.2
CC / min
5.7
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Taric vs Nocturne Matchup Summary

The Taric vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Taric's 16.7%, giving Nocturne a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Nocturne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Taric 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 4.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Taric 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.

Taric vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Taric in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Taric
0.7Nocturne
Taric edges out Nocturne by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Taric.
Damage
385Taric
615Nocturne
Nocturne heavily out-damages Taric by 229 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Taric should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nocturne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,492Taric
12,064Nocturne
Nocturne generates a commanding 1,571 more gold per game than Taric. This substantial economic advantage means Nocturne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Taric should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Taric
5.7Nocturne
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Taric, with 4.4 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. Taric should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,052Taric
1,502Nocturne
Taric vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 550 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Taric 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 Taric Build Against Nocturne

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Taric needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taric against Nocturne are Hollow Radiance, Moonstone Renewer and Randuin's Omen. This combination gives Taric 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 Taric vs Nocturne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Taric early game win rateTaric33.3%
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne66.7%
Late Game
Nocturne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Taric late game win rateTaric0.0%
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne100.0%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Taric. 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Taric. 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. Taric players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Taric Runes Against Nocturne

Resolve rune tree - Taric primary runes vs NocturneResolve
Guardian - best Taric rune vs NocturneFont of Life - best Taric rune vs NocturneSecond Wind - best Taric rune vs NocturneRevitalize - best Taric rune vs Nocturne
Precision rune tree - Taric secondary runes vs NocturnePrecision
Presence of Mind - best Taric rune vs NocturneLegend: Alacrity - best Taric rune vs Nocturne
100.0% WR

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


Taric matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Taric'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 Taric build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Taric matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.57%791.32288,67734.4%53.2%
44.59%741.22777,86641.5%48.5%
53.42%731.22868,13660.0%47.4%
52.78%721.22768,46556.8%48.6%
49.12%571.22318,70145.8%51.5%
40.00%551.32518,05534.5%46.1%
53.85%521.22118,78652.2%55.2%
31.25%481.42628,17434.8%28.0%
38.30%471.32268,79116.7%51.7%
38.10%421.32777,72430.4%47.4%
52.50%401.32799,07755.6%50.0%
51.28%391.12948,99544.4%57.1%
34.29%351.22607,54533.3%35.3%
50.00%321.23449,10450.0%50.0%
53.13%321.22509,28155.6%52.2%
44.83%291.22388,24646.7%42.9%
58.62%291.23018,51938.5%75.0%
44.83%291.13158,09142.9%46.7%
53.57%281.42959,12040.0%61.1%
57.69%261.32097,33568.8%40.0%
60.00%251.22238,72540.0%73.3%
62.50%241.21938,32661.5%63.6%
36.36%221.32517,86550.0%12.5%
45.45%221.02589,09862.5%35.7%
40.91%221.32479,24020.0%58.3%
47.37%191.32178,53830.0%66.7%
58.82%171.53259,31150.0%66.7%
56.25%161.32138,63880.0%45.5%
33.33%151.42437,71057.1%12.5%
46.67%151.62547,99142.9%50.0%
38.46%131.82998,03722.2%75.0%
38.46%131.52509,12512.5%80.0%
53.85%131.12758,38842.9%66.7%
58.33%121.12319,48866.7%55.6%
41.67%121.32858,29137.5%50.0%
54.55%111.32568,57466.7%50.0%
60.00%100.745611,01633.3%71.4%
33.33%91.12839,0810.0%37.5%
12.50%81.41907,4850.0%20.0%
62.50%80.53899,42680.0%33.3%
71.43%70.764712,25766.7%75.0%
57.14%71.525810,252100.0%50.0%
57.14%70.54038,98957.1%0.0%
57.14%71.32549,47440.0%100.0%
16.67%64.34394,44520.0%0.0%
16.67%61.238510,49233.3%0.0%
33.33%61.134811,42850.0%25.0%
60.00%53.62879,18233.3%100.0%
40.00%51.227810,545100.0%25.0%
40.00%54.23228,3310.0%100.0%
60.00%51.91888,13466.7%50.0%
60.00%51.52787,97533.3%100.0%
40.00%53.556510,452100.0%25.0%

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Taric vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Taric do against Nocturne in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Taric vs Nocturne matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Taric's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Taric do against Nocturne in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Taric 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 Taric do against Nocturne in the late game?

In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Taric vs Nocturne matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Taric vs Nocturne matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Taric with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Taric build against Nocturne?

The best Taric build against Nocturne includes Hollow Radiance, Moonstone Renewer, Randuin's Omen with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Taric runes against Nocturne?

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

Does Taric counter Nocturne?

No, Taric struggles against Nocturne with only a 16.7% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Taric players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.

How do I play Taric against Nocturne?

When playing Taric 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.