the Eternal Nightmare
Nocturne
A demonic amalgamation drawn from the nightmares that haunt every sentient mind, the thing known as Nocturne has become a primordial force of pure evil. It is liquidly chaotic in aspect, a faceless shadow with cold eyes and armed with wicked-looking...
2/3
Engage
0/3
Peel
0/3
Scaling
0/3
CC
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Abilities
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Duskbringer
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.
Shroud 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.
Unspeakable 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.
Paranoia
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.
Recommended build
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Skill order
Q → E → W
Runes
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Summoner spells
Flash + Smite
Combos
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Difficult matchups
Gwen41.7%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Jungle· Patch 16.19· 192 games
Maokai43.1%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Jungle· Patch 16.19· 109 games
Evelynn44.8%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Jungle· Patch 16.19· 547 gamesBest with
OrnnNocturne's engage can hand off to Ornn's control or damage follow-up. Ornn supplies 3/3 frontline where Nocturne should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
GalioNocturne's engage can hand off to Galio's control or damage follow-up. Galio supplies 3/3 frontline where Nocturne should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.MaokaiNocturne's engage can hand off to Maokai's control or damage follow-up. Maokai supplies 3/3 frontline where Nocturne should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
Cho'GathNocturne's engage can hand off to Cho'Gath's control or damage follow-up. Cho'Gath supplies 3/3 frontline where Nocturne should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
SingedNocturne's engage can hand off to Singed's control or damage follow-up. Singed supplies 3/3 frontline where Nocturne should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.COMMUNITY LAYER
Matchup notes
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