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
Volibear
vs
55.7%
Nocturne win rate vs Volibear
Nocturne hard counters Volibear
499
Games Analyzed
55.7%
Nocturne WR
44.3%
Volibear WR
+456
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nocturne
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Volibear
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Volibear
Level 3
Nocturne
Level 6
Volibear
Level 6
Nocturne
1 item
Volibear
1 item
Nocturne
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nocturne is strongest mid game while Volibear peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nocturne deals AD damage while Volibear deals Mixed. 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 Volibear's Weakness
Volibear's main weakness: Kiting, falls off late, no escape. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nocturne Win Condition
R darkness denies vision, dive backline, fear with E
Volibear Win Condition
Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully
Recommended Items
Nocturne
Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Volibear
Riftmaker
Core
Build every game
Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Nocturne's AD damage
Nocturne's Worst Matchups
Volibear's Worst Matchups
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