Nocturne
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Domination
Ultimate Hunter
Grisly Mementos
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Every few seconds, Nocturne's next attack strikes surrounding enemies for bonus physical damage and heals himself. Nocturne's basic attacks reduce this cooldown.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 20s | 15s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 20s | 15s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 8s | 18s | 15s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 8s | 16s | 15s | 1m55 |
| 16 | 8s | 12s | 13s | 1m30 |
| 18 | 8s | 12s | 11s | 1m30 |
R (Paranoia) removes enemy vision and lets you dash to a target — use it when an enemy is isolated in a side lane.
W (Shroud of Darkness) blocks one ability and gives attack speed if it blocks — time it on the enemy's CC to counter it.
Q (Duskbringer) leaves a trail on the ground that speeds you up — fight on the trail for the movement advantage.
E (Unspeakable Horror) fears after the tether — stick to the enemy during the tether to guarantee the fear.
Playing as Nocturne
Tips to maximize your impact
R (Paranoia) removes enemy vision and lets you dash to a target — use it when an enemy is isolated in a side lane.
W (Shroud of Darkness) blocks one ability and gives attack speed if it blocks — time it on the enemy's CC to counter it.
Q (Duskbringer) leaves a trail on the ground that speeds you up — fight on the trail for the movement advantage.
E (Unspeakable Horror) fears after the tether — stick to the enemy during the tether to guarantee the fear.
Playing against Nocturne
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
When the screen goes dark (R), group up immediately: Nocturne is looking for the isolated carry.
His W only blocks one ability: bait it with a small spell before throwing your main CC.
Nocturne is an assassin who scales with attack speed — hard CC stops him dead while he's auto-attacking.
Deep ward in your jungle: his R range is limited, and vision helps you spot him before he arrives.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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