Volibearvs Nocturne
Volibear vs Nocturne is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Volibear wins with a 51.3% win rate (+2.6%) over Nocturne based on 39 games. Volibear wins the early laning phase while Nocturne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Volibear build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Volibear vs Nocturne matchup.
Volibear Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Volibear 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 Volibear vs Nocturne Matchup?
Volibear vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Volibear vs Nocturne matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 51.3% win rate compared to Nocturne's 48.7%, giving Volibear a 2.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Volibear controls the early laning stage, but Nocturne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Volibear 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 5.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Volibear 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.
Volibear vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Volibear, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Volibear Build Against Nocturne
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Volibear needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Volibear against Nocturne are Navori Flickerblade, Thornmail and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Volibear an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nocturne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Volibear vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Volibear69.2%
Nocturne30.8%Volibear42.3%Nocturne57.7%Volibear dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Volibear 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 57.7% win rate — 15.4 points above Volibear. 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: Volibear 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 Volibear Runes Against Nocturne
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Volibear maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Nocturne.
Volibear matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Volibear'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 Volibear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.49% | 185 | 5.8 | 873 | 11,871 | 46.7% | 46.4% | |
| 46.72% | 122 | 5.8 | 982 | 12,041 | 50.0% | 44.9% | |
| 60.00% | 110 | 6.5 | 895 | 11,566 | 58.3% | 61.3% | |
| 44.12% | 102 | 4.8 | 653 | 10,794 | 33.3% | 51.7% | |
| 50.00% | 82 | 6.0 | 819 | 10,332 | 48.8% | 51.3% | |
| 50.00% | 70 | 4.4 | 843 | 11,309 | 51.6% | 48.7% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 1.6 | 703 | 11,262 | 55.2% | 40.5% | |
| 54.55% | 66 | 1.7 | 689 | 12,318 | 64.7% | 51.0% | |
| 48.44% | 64 | 5.5 | 799 | 11,358 | 34.6% | 57.9% | |
| 44.44% | 63 | 5.7 | 1,095 | 12,048 | 43.5% | 45.0% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 5.0 | 620 | 10,510 | 37.5% | 55.6% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 6.2 | 902 | 11,874 | 51.9% | 42.9% | |
| 51.85% | 54 | 6.5 | 936 | 10,764 | 38.5% | 64.3% | |
| 62.26% | 53 | 1.6 | 690 | 11,576 | 64.0% | 60.7% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 5.8 | 785 | 11,030 | 56.5% | 40.0% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 1.6 | 683 | 10,956 | 51.7% | 45.5% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 1.1 | 655 | 11,711 | 44.0% | 57.7% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 5.2 | 764 | 10,305 | 30.8% | 56.0% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 6.4 | 773 | 10,268 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 31.25% | 48 | 6.1 | 897 | 11,993 | 38.9% | 26.7% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 4.5 | 699 | 10,594 | 47.1% | 40.0% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 5.7 | 719 | 11,655 | 50.0% | 39.3% | |
| 59.09% | 44 | 6.4 | 741 | 10,315 | 57.1% | 60.9% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 5.5 | 821 | 12,049 | 54.5% | 47.6% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 6.5 | 858 | 11,678 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.1 | 700 | 11,548 | 69.2% | 42.3% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 5.8 | 919 | 11,592 | 33.3% | 61.1% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 6.3 | 745 | 11,629 | 53.3% | 39.1% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 5.7 | 860 | 11,513 | 41.2% | 57.9% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 5.9 | 886 | 12,626 | 60.0% | 61.9% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 5.2 | 914 | 10,814 | 66.7% | 43.5% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 1.4 | 602 | 11,527 | 47.4% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.6 | 650 | 11,977 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.3 | 1,089 | 11,297 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 33 | 5.2 | 891 | 12,985 | 62.5% | 68.0% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 5.7 | 959 | 11,609 | 42.9% | 61.1% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.4 | 746 | 11,527 | 46.1% | 47.4% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.0 | 1,102 | 10,279 | 43.8% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.1 | 697 | 11,725 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 3.0 | 800 | 11,261 | 58.3% | 61.1% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 5.9 | 859 | 11,614 | 64.3% | 53.3% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 1.5 | 515 | 9,465 | 38.5% | 35.7% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 5.3 | 603 | 9,896 | 30.8% | 35.7% | |
| 69.23% | 26 | 3.3 | 631 | 11,058 | 75.0% | 64.3% | |
| 73.08% | 26 | 6.1 | 936 | 11,880 | 70.0% | 75.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.0 | 766 | 12,051 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.7 | 655 | 12,106 | 44.4% | 56.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.6 | 954 | 12,360 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.2 | 758 | 11,875 | 61.5% | 27.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.0 | 504 | 9,184 | 38.5% | 60.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 1.7 | 831 | 11,773 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 5.0 | 516 | 8,309 | 35.7% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.6 | 638 | 11,810 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.9 | 586 | 10,954 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 3.4 | 651 | 12,935 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 4.8 | 789 | 11,843 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 771 | 12,882 | 28.6% | 53.9% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 5.4 | 740 | 10,487 | 60.0% | 70.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.3 | 770 | 9,609 | 18.2% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.9 | 681 | 11,236 | 62.5% | 36.4% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 1.8 | 736 | 12,678 | 20.0% | 35.7% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.7 | 955 | 12,063 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 5.0 | 753 | 9,843 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.8 | 537 | 10,520 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.5 | 877 | 12,234 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 2.8 | 729 | 11,855 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.6 | 574 | 11,848 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 4.8 | 810 | 13,841 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.0 | 852 | 10,429 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.9 | 578 | 9,923 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.7 | 718 | 12,800 | 100.0% | 45.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 693 | 12,427 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.5 | 770 | 14,752 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.9 | 791 | 14,238 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.1 | 558 | 10,816 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 4.9 | 613 | 12,328 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.3 | 615 | 10,583 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 741 | 10,464 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.8 | 520 | 10,748 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 651 | 9,743 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.0 | 808 | 11,706 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 849 | 14,735 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 644 | 12,427 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 810 | 12,584 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.7 | 879 | 12,813 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.5 | 799 | 12,074 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.2 | 426 | 8,011 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 736 | 12,231 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.6 | 730 | 10,000 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.6 | 721 | 11,624 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 1,159 | 11,021 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 553 | 9,216 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 544 | 8,725 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 458 | 8,575 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 600 | 12,939 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 686 | 10,509 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
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Volibear vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Volibear do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Volibear wins the Volibear vs Nocturne matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to Nocturne's 48.7%, a 2.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Volibear do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Volibear has the advantage against Nocturne with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. Volibear players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Volibear do against Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Nocturne takes over the Volibear vs Nocturne matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to 42.3%. Nocturne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Volibear vs Nocturne matchup?
Volibear wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 51.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 2.6 percentage point advantage means Volibear is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.
What is the best Volibear build against Nocturne?
The best Volibear build against Nocturne includes Navori Flickerblade, Thornmail, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Volibear runes against Nocturne?
The best Volibear runes against Nocturne use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Volibear vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Volibear counter Nocturne?
Yes, Volibear has a favorable matchup against Nocturne with a 51.3% win rate. Volibear has a solid advantage over Nocturne in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Volibear against Nocturne?
When playing Volibear 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.