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
Olaf
VS
Champion 2
Nocturne
vs

44.9%
Olaf win rate vs Nocturne
Nocturne hard counters Olaf
107
Games Analyzed
44.9%
Olaf WR
55.1%
Nocturne WR
-411
Avg Gold Diff @15
Olaf
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Nocturne
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Olaf
Level 1
Olaf
Level 6
Nocturne
Level 6
Olaf
1 item
Nocturne
1 item
Nocturne
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Olaf is strongest early game while Nocturne peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Olaf's Weakness
Olaf's main weakness: Kiting after R ends, falls off late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Olaf Win Condition
Run people down with R CC immune, lifesteal at low HP
Nocturne Win Condition
R darkness denies vision, dive backline, fear with E
Ghost Threat
Olaf runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Olaf
Goredrinker
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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 Olaf's AD damage
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