Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Karthus
VS
Champion 2
Nocturne
vs

44.1%
Karthus win rate vs Nocturne
Nocturne hard counters Karthus
429
Games Analyzed
44.1%
Karthus WR
55.9%
Nocturne WR
-475
Avg Gold Diff @15
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Nocturne
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Karthus
Level 6
Nocturne
Level 6
Karthus
1 item
Nocturne
1 item
Nocturne
2 items
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Karthus is strongest late game while Nocturne peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Karthus deals AP damage while Nocturne deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Karthus has range advantage. Nocturne should look for short trades when Karthus uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Karthus's Weakness
Karthus's main weakness: Invaded early, immobile, Zhonya's blocks R. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
Nocturne Win Condition
R darkness denies vision, dive backline, fear with E
Recommended Items
Karthus

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Nocturne's AD damage

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Nocturne

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Karthus's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Karthus's burst
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Nocturne's Worst Matchups
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