Lillia vs Nocturne

Lillia
vs
53.2%

over 709 games

Nocturne

Skill matchup

Dive threatHeavy AD damageHigh burstStrong engage

Build vs Nocturne

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Lillia: Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Sorcerer's Shoes, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Dark Seal, Rabadon's Deathcap, Blackfire Torch.

Starting items

Gustwalker Hatchling
Health Potion

Core build

Liandry's Torment
1
Riftmaker
2
Zhonya's Hourglass
3

Standard

Sorcerer's Shoes
4Magic pen
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
5

Summoner spells

FlashSmite100%
HasteSmite0%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Dark Seal
Rabadon's Deathcap
Blackfire Torch
Mejai's Soulstealer
Bloodletter's Curse
Seeker's Armguard
Cosmic Drive
Oblivion Orb
Banshee's Veil
Morellonomicon
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Dead Man's Plate
Frozen Heart
Randuin's Omen
Shadowflame
Force of Nature
Cryptbloom
Kaenic Rookern
Spirit Visage
Stormsurge
48.3% WR209 games
PrecisionPrecision
ConquerorConqueror
TriumphTriumph
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
InspirationInspiration
Magical FootwearMagical Footwear
Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Nocturne's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Umbra Blades (P)

Every few seconds, Nocturne's next attack strikes surrounding enemies for bonus physical damage and heals himself. Nocturne's basic attacks reduce this cooldown.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
38s20s15s–
68s20s15s2m40
98s18s15s2m40
118s16s15s2m10
168s12s13s1m40
188s12s11s1m40

Playing as Lillia

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Hit with the edge of your Q

    Hit with the edge of Blooming Blows (Q), not the center: only the outer edge adds true damage.

  2. Stack your speed, then kite

    Hit enemies with your spells and keep your distance: Blooming Blows (Q) gives you a stack of move speed on each hit, enough to kite and dodge.

  3. Start with your seed

    Start the fight from range with Swirlseed (E): it damages, slows and reveals, and if it hits nothing, it rolls on to the first enemy or wall.

  4. Mark them all before your R

    Before Lilting Lullaby (R), hit as many enemies as you can: Dream-Laden Bough (passive) marks every target of your spells, and only marked ones fall asleep.

Playing against Nocturne

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Break his tether

    Move away as soon as Unspeakable Horror (E) tethers you to him: if you get out of range before the tether ends, you aren't feared.

  2. Pop his barrier first

    If you have CC, cast a cheap spell first: Shroud of Darkness (W) only blocks one ability, for 1.5 seconds.

  3. Move closer to your allies

    When Paranoia (R) darkens your vision, move closer to your allies: you can't see them anymore, and he can launch himself at an isolated champion.

  4. Ward your flanks

    Ward your jungle and your flanks: Paranoia (R) lets him launch himself at you from long range, and vision helps you see him coming.

Patch 16.21.1