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
Nocturne
VS
Champion 2
Nunu
vs

50.9%
Nocturne win rate vs Nunu
Skill matchup — could go either way
548
Games Analyzed
50.9%
Nocturne WR
49.1%
Nunu WR
+72
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nocturne
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Nunu
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Nunu
Level 3
Nocturne
Level 6
Nunu
Level 6
Nocturne
1 item
Nunu
1 item
Nocturne
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nocturne is strongest mid game while Nunu peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nocturne deals AD damage while Nunu deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Nunu's Weakness
Nunu's main weakness: Snowball is dodgeable, weak dueling, R interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nocturne Win Condition
R darkness denies vision, dive backline, fear with E
Nunu Win Condition
Snowball ganks, objective control with Q, R zone
Recommended Items
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 Nunu's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Nunu's burst
Nunu
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Nocturne's AD damage

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Nocturne's Worst Matchups
Nunu's Worst Matchups
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