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How to Play NocturneJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Nocturne Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.14, 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 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeS+#7of 62 Jungle champions
Win rate53.5%vs 51.8% role avg
Pick rate7.8%5th most picked Jungle
Ban rate13.6%

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Nocturne Jungle Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (7.7% pick rate, 51.8% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.8% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
DominationSECONDARY
Grisly Mementos
Ultimate Hunter
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

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

Item build

7.7% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildExperimental HexplateExperimental HexplateStridebreakerStridebreakerBlack CleaverBlack Cleaver
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalExperimental HexplateExperimental HexplateStridebreakerStridebreakerAxiom ArcAxiom ArcProfane HydraProfane HydraBlack CleaverBlack CleaverVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic Cyclosword

Nocturne Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Nocturne holds a 53.5% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.14, 1.8 points above the Jungle role average of 51.8%. That is the 7th highest win rate of 62 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 7.8% pick rate (5th most played in the role) and a 13.6% ban rate, Nocturne gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Nocturne Jungle held steady at S+ tier through Patch 26.14, 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 S+ tier, Nocturne is a pick you can blind in most drafts and climb with confidently.

Champion select decides a lot of Nocturne Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are MonkeyKing (48.5% win rate for Nocturne) and JarvanIV (48.8% win rate for Nocturne): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Naafiri (55.9%) and LeeSin (52.6%) 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 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Nocturne good in Patch 26.14?

Nocturne is S+ tier Jungle in Patch 26.14 with a 53.5% win rate, 7.8% pick rate, and 13.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Nocturne Jungle after Patch 26.14 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 26.14 uses Experimental Hexplate, Stridebreaker, Black Cleaver with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Nocturne Jungle is S+ tier with 53.5% win rate this patch.

Who counters Nocturne?

Champions that counter Nocturne in Patch 26.14 include MonkeyKing (48.5% Nocturne win rate), JarvanIV (48.8% Nocturne win rate), Sylas (49.1% 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 26.14, 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.