NocturneC

Build guide · Patch 16.19NocturneJungle build

the Eternal Nightmare

Win rate
48.7%

#52/60 by win rate▼ 1.7 vs 16.18

Pick rate
4.4%

#18/60 most picked▼ 1.6 vs 16.18

Ban rate
10.8%

#12 most banned▼ 2.2 vs 16.18

Overall rank · Jungle
#35 / 60

Tier C · 90,823 games

Win rate by patch (%)

Patch 16.19 · Ranked Solo/Duo · Emerald+ · all regions · How we calculate

Recommended Nocturne build

Most played and most reliable choices

Runes

Hail of BladesSudden ImpactGrisly MementosUltimate HunterLegend: AlacrityTriumph

Spells

FlashSmite

Skill priority

DuskbringerQUnspeakable HorrorEShroud of DarknessW

Start

Scorchclaw PupHealth Potion

Boots

Plated Steelcaps

Core

Profane HydraAxiom ArcVoltaic Cyclosword

Runes

49.3% WR38.5% pick33,900 games
Domination
ElectrocuteDark HarvestHail of Blades
Cheap ShotTaste of BloodSudden Impact
Sixth SenseGrisly MementosDeep Ward
Treasure HunterRelentless HunterUltimate Hunter
Precision
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling
ConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast StandUltimate HunterGrisly Mementos
48.0% WR20.4% pick17,940 games
Lethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast StandUltimate HunterGrisly Mementos
47.7% WR13.4% pick11,827 games
Lethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de GraceUltimate HunterSudden Impact
51.4% WR0.9% pick814 games

Skill order

57.4% WR39.0% pick20,656 games
DuskbringerQ123456789101112131415
Shroud of DarknessW123456789101112131415
Unspeakable HorrorE123456789101112131415
ParanoiaR123456789101112131415

Summoner spells

FlashSmite
48.8% WR99.0% pick84,952 games
SmiteIgnite
47.1% WR0.6% pick535 games

Power curve

Steady through the whole game

48.1<25 min
48.725–30
49.030–35
49.235–40
49.040+

Win rate (%) by game length in minutes. Dashed line = 50%.

Item builds

First three completed items
Profane HydraProfane HydraAxiom ArcAxiom ArcVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic Cyclosword
53.4%
18.9% · 11,736 games
Experimental HexplateExperimental HexplateStridebreakerStridebreakerBlack CleaverBlack Cleaver
55.0%
5.8% · 3,617 games
Experimental HexplateExperimental HexplateStridebreakerStridebreakerDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
52.2%
3.9% · 2,437 games
Axiom ArcAxiom ArcProfane HydraProfane HydraVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic Cyclosword
53.9%
3.4% · 2,135 games
Profane HydraProfane HydraAxiom ArcAxiom ArcThe CollectorThe Collector
54.2%
2.9% · 1,811 games
Scorchclaw PupScorchclaw PupHealth PotionHealth Potion
Start49.0%
49.7% · 43,046 games
Scorchclaw PupScorchclaw Pup
Start49.4%
34.3% · 29,731 games
Plated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
Boots48.9%
45.6% · 32,670 games
Mercury's TreadsMercury's Treads
Boots49.8%
30.2% · 21,629 games
Ionian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
Boots49.6%
17.9% · 12,842 games

Situational items

How often each item ends up in the final build
Axiom ArcAxiom Arc55.1% · 50.2%
Experimental HexplateExperimental Hexplate50.3% · 49.0%
Profane HydraProfane Hydra40.9% · 50.0%
StridebreakerStridebreaker32.6% · 49.7%
Voltaic CycloswordVoltaic Cyclosword32.4% · 52.5%
Black CleaverBlack Cleaver15.7% · 52.0%
Death's DanceDeath's Dance15.0% · 53.1%
Guardian AngelGuardian Angel14.6% · 60.7%
The CollectorThe Collector10.0% · 53.4%
Lord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's Regards9.9% · 57.4%
B. F. SwordB. F. Sword5.4% · 58.6%
Serpent's FangSerpent's Fang5.3% · 47.5%
Maw of MalmortiusMaw of Malmortius4.4% · 52.9%
Serrated DirkSerrated Dirk3.8% · 44.7%
Fiendhunter BoltsFiendhunter Bolts3.2% · 53.6%
TiamatTiamat3.1% · 42.9%

Nocturne counters

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Hardest matchupsthese champions counter Nocturne

Gwen43.5%315 gamesWukong45.0%2,695 gamesTalon45.2%2,115 gamesMaster Yi45.3%2,331 gamesZac45.4%971 gamesEvelynn45.8%873 games

Easiest matchupsNocturne beats these

Naafiri54.6%1,297 gamesZed54.1%970 gamesRengar52.1%1,306 gamesNidalee52.1%1,014 gamesAatrox51.4%311 gamesVi51.3%1,385 games

Nocturne abilities

Umbra Blades

PassiveUmbra Blades

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

Duskbringer

QDuskbringer

Nocturne 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.

Cooldown: 8s · Cost: 60/65/70/75/80
Shroud of Darkness

WShroud of Darkness

Nocturne 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.

Cooldown: 20/18/16/14/12s · Cost: 50
Unspeakable Horror

EUnspeakable Horror

Nocturne 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.

Cooldown: 15/14/13/12/11s · Cost: 60/65/70/75/80
Paranoia

RParanoia

Nocturne 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.

Cooldown: 160/130/100s · Cost: 100