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Nocturne

Assassin · Diamond+ · Chinese server

RiftRank tier
S+#2 of 44
Win rate
52.47%
Pick rate
6.99%
Ban rate
58.94%
CN tier
S+official #2

Matchups and synergies

Editorial recommendation

Build, runes and spells

Patch 7.3bEditorial recommendation
Duskblade of Draktharr#1
The Collector#2
Lord Dominik's Regards#3
Armorcrusher BootsBoots

Duskblade of Draktharr adds damage on the first attack after the ultimate, and The Collector executes isolated targets. Lord Dominik's Regards gives armor penetration.

Situational items

Edge of NightAgainst crowd control that interrupts the engage.
Guardian AngelWhen Nocturne dives deep.
Mortal ReminderAgainst teams with lots of healing.

Runes

ElectrocuteKeystone
Axiom Arcanist
Transcendence
Nimbus Cloak
Legend: Haste

Electrocute adds damage after going in with the ultimate, and Axiom Arcanist empowers the ultimate. Transcendence and Legend: Haste lower its cooldown.

Rune swaps

Swap Transcendence for Absolute Focus for more damage while Nocturne is at high health.

Summoner spells

Smite
Flash

Flash after the ultimate catches targets trying to escape.

Abilities

Official Wild Rift icons. Under each ability, the base cooldown published by Tencent. Hover (or tap) to see the description.

Passive12sUMBRA BLADESEvery few seconds, Nocturne's next attack strikes surrounding enemies for bonus physical damage and heals himself. Nocturne's basic attacks reduce this cooldown.
17sDUSKBRINGERNocturne throws a shadow blade that deals damage, leaves a Dusk Trail, and causes champions to leave a Dusk Trail. While on the trail, Nocturne can move through units and has increased Move Speed and Attack Damage.
218sSHROUD OF DARKNESSNocturne empowers his blades, passively gaining Attack Speed. Activating Shroud of Darkness allows Nocturne to fade into the shadows, creating a magical barrier which blocks a single enemy ability and doubles his passive Attack Speed if successful.
314sUNSPEAKABLE HORRORNocturne plants a nightmare into his target's mind, dealing damage each second and applying fear to the target if they do not get out of range by the end of the duration.
Ult110sPARANOIANocturne reduces the sight radius of all enemy champions and removes their ally vision in the process. He can then launch himself at a nearby enemy champion.

Skill order

Priority QEW
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DUSKBRINGERNocturne throws a shadow blade that deals damage, leaves a Dusk Trail, and causes champions to leave a Dusk Trail. While on the trail, Nocturne can move through units and has increased Move Speed and Attack Damage.Q1367
SHROUD OF DARKNESSNocturne empowers his blades, passively gaining Attack Speed. Activating Shroud of Darkness allows Nocturne to fade into the shadows, creating a magical barrier which blocks a single enemy ability and doubles his passive Attack Speed if successful.W2121415
UNSPEAKABLE HORRORNocturne plants a nightmare into his target's mind, dealing damage each second and applying fear to the target if they do not get out of range by the end of the duration.E481011
PARANOIANocturne reduces the sight radius of all enemy champions and removes their ally vision in the process. He can then launch himself at a nearby enemy champion.R5913

Official profile

Tencent's rating for Nocturne, from 1 to 3.

Damage
High
Toughness
Low
Utility
Medium
Difficulty
Low