Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Kindred
VS
Champion 2
Nocturne
vs

49.5%
Kindred win rate vs Nocturne
Skill matchup — could go either way
742
Games Analyzed
49.5%
Kindred WR
50.5%
Nocturne WR
-43
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kindred
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesPress the Attack / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Nocturne
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Kindred
Level 3
Nocturne
Level 6
Nocturne
1 item
Kindred
4 marks
Kindred
2 items
Nocturne
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Range Advantage
Kindred has range advantage. Nocturne should look for short trades when Kindred uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Kindred's Weakness
Kindred's main weakness: Mark RNG, invades, R can save enemies too. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kindred Win Condition
Stack marks for range, R saves team, kite in fights
Nocturne Win Condition
R darkness denies vision, dive backline, fear with E
Recommended Items
Kindred
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Nocturne's AD damage
Nocturne

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kindred's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Kindred's sustain/autos
Kindred's Worst Matchups
Nocturne's Worst Matchups
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