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
Volibear
VS
Champion 2
Nocturne
vs
46.3%
Volibear win rate vs Nocturne
Nocturne has the edge
477
Games Analyzed
46.3%
Volibear WR
53.7%
Nocturne WR
-293
Avg Gold Diff @15
Volibear
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Nocturne
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Volibear
Level 3
Volibear
Level 6
Nocturne
Level 6
Volibear
1 item
Nocturne
1 item
Nocturne
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Volibear is strongest early game while Nocturne peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Volibear deals Mixed damage while Nocturne deals AD. 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.
Volibear Win Condition
Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully
Nocturne Win Condition
R darkness denies vision, dive backline, fear with E
Recommended Items
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
Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
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Nocturne's Worst Matchups
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