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
Shen
vs

47.9%
Nocturne win rate vs Shen
Shen has the edge
165
Games Analyzed
47.9%
Nocturne WR
52.1%
Shen WR
-169
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nocturne
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Nocturne
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Nocturne
1 item
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
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.
Mixed Resistances
Nocturne deals AD damage while Shen deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Nocturne's Weakness
Nocturne's main weakness: Hard CC, grouped enemies, falls off late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nocturne Win Condition
R darkness denies vision, dive backline, fear with E
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Recommended Items
Nocturne

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

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