Nocturne
FighterAssassinPatch 16.10.1
Starter Items
Scorchclaw Pup
Plated SteelcapsFull Build
Experimental Hexplate
StridebreakerPlated Steelcaps
Profane Hydra
Axiom Arc
The CollectorRecommended Build
Experimental Hexplate
Key item for optimal performance in this role
Stridebreaker
Active slow helps land key CC abilities on grouped enemies
Plated Steelcaps
Armor to reduce physical damage from auto-attack-heavy champions
Profane Hydra
AoE lethality damage with dash reset on kills in teamfights
Axiom Arc
Ultimate cooldown reduction enables more frequent R uses for sustained pressure
The Collector
Execute passive triggers off high burst damage to snowball kills
Recommended Runes
Primary
Lethal Tempo
Precision
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de GraceSecondary
Precision
Shards
Attack Speed
Adaptive Force
HealthSkill Order
R›Q›E›W
Max priority from left to right. Always level R when available.
Summoner Spells
Flash
SmiteTips & Tricks
- 1.R (Paranoia) removes all enemy vision — use it to isolate a carry and deny team coordination.
- 2.Q (Duskbringer) leaves a trail that gives AD and move speed — always fight on the trail.
- 3.W (Shroud of Darkness) is a spell shield — time it to block key CC abilities during your dive.
- 4.E (Unspeakable Horror) fears after a tether duration — use it after R dash to guarantee the fear.
- 5.Look for R opportunities when enemy carries are farming side lanes alone — Nocturne excels at picks.
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