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
Naafiri
VS
Champion 2
Nocturne
vs

45.4%
Naafiri win rate vs Nocturne
Nocturne has the edge
6,512
Games Analyzed
45.4%
Naafiri WR
54.6%
Nocturne WR
-371
Avg Gold Diff @15
Naafiri
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Nocturne
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Naafiri
Level 3
Naafiri
Level 6
Nocturne
Level 6
Naafiri
1 item
Nocturne
1 item
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.
Exploit Naafiri's Weakness
Naafiri's main weakness: Hard CC, tanks, grouped enemies. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Naafiri Win Condition
R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin
Nocturne Win Condition
R darkness denies vision, dive backline, fear with E
Recommended Items
Naafiri

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
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 Naafiri's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Naafiri's Worst Matchups
Nocturne's Worst Matchups
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