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How to Play NocturneJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Nocturne Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Umbra BladesPDuskbringerQShroud of DarknessWUnspeakable HorrorEParanoiaR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeC#46of 58 Jungle champions
Win rate49.5%vs 51.0% role avg
Pick rate3.8%18th most picked Jungle
Ban rate9.2%

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Nocturne Jungle Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (3.5% pick rate, 49.3% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

49.3% WR
DominationPRIMARY
Hail of BladesKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Ultimate Hunter
PrecisionSECONDARY
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

DuskbringerQUnspeakable HorrorEShroud of DarknessWMax Q first
Duskbringer14579
Shroud of Darkness21415
Unspeakable Horror38101213
Paranoia611

Item build

3.5% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildProfane HydraProfane HydraAxiom ArcAxiom ArcVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic Cyclosword
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalAxiom ArcAxiom ArcExperimental HexplateExperimental HexplateProfane HydraProfane HydraStridebreakerStridebreakerVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordGuardian AngelGuardian Angel

Nocturne Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Nocturne holds a 49.5% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.21, 1.5 points below the Jungle role average of 51.0%. That is the 46th highest win rate of 58 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 3.8% pick rate (18th most played in the role) and a 9.2% ban rate, Nocturne gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Nocturne Jungle held steady at C tier through Patch 26.21, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At C tier, Nocturne is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Nocturne Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Kayn (40.0% win rate for Nocturne) and Qiyana (41.5% win rate for Nocturne): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Graves (58.8%) and LeeSin (56.3%) are the matchups to look for, where Nocturne wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Nocturne good in Patch 26.21?

Nocturne is C tier Jungle in Patch 26.21 with a 49.5% win rate, 3.8% pick rate, and 9.2% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Nocturne Jungle after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Nocturne Jungle?

The best Nocturne Jungle build in Patch 26.21 uses Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Voltaic Cyclosword with the Hail of Blades keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Nocturne Jungle is C tier with 49.5% win rate this patch.

Who counters Nocturne?

Champions that counter Nocturne in Patch 26.21 include Kayn (40.0% Nocturne win rate), Qiyana (41.5% Nocturne win rate), JarvanIV (47.9% Nocturne win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Nocturne?

To climb with Nocturne Jungle in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Ganking, Tracking tempo, and Contesting mid push. Ganking: Ganking is a great way to get advantage in the early game. Tracking tempo: Staging: We see how enemy botlane bases.