Nocturne top build
Stats
Lore
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 blades. After freeing itself from the spirit realm, Nocturne descended upon the waking world, to feed upon the kind of terror that can only thrive in true darkness.
Abilities
Every few seconds, Nocturne's next attack strikes surrounding enemies for bonus physical damage and heals himself. Nocturne's basic attacks reduce this cooldown.
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 Movement Speed and Attack Damage.
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.
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.
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.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 59.8% | 51.5% |
 | 37.0% | 53.5% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 61.3% | 52.6% |
  | 17.5% | 52.2% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 51.7% | 51.2% |
 | 39.6% | 53.2% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 58.8% | 52.5% |
 | 21.4% | 51.3% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Q  E  W Q Q  R Q E | 55.3% | 52.7% |
Q W E Q Q R Q E | 19.3% | 53.0% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gnar | 179 | 49% | -0.5 | -2,812 | -125 |
 Darius | 117 | 50% | 0.1 | 499 | 94 |
 Irelia | 116 | 56% | 0.8 | 1,736 | -132 |
 Riven | 113 | 58% | 0.3 | 932 | -54 |
 Camille | 102 | 51% | -0.2 | -2,012 | -134 |
 Urgot | 94 | 44% | -0.1 | -3,090 | -906 |
 Garen | 91 | 47% | -0.9 | -3,150 | -863 |
 Sett | 90 | 50% | 0.2 | -1,594 | 297 |
 Mordekaiser | 89 | 49% | 0.4 | 466 | 724 |
 Fiora | 84 | 60% | 0.5 | -1,068 | -31 |
 Jax | 83 | 55% | 0.7 | 611 | 55 |
 Aatrox | 81 | 56% | 0.3 | 356 | 682 |
 Renekton | 79 | 54% | 0.2 | 3,054 | 49 |
 Volibear | 73 | 49% | -0.3 | 46 | -56 |
 Shen | 71 | 54% | -1.1 | 1,409 | 1,102 |
 Cho'Gath | 69 | 51% | -0.1 | 898 | 540 |
 Nasus | 62 | 47% | -0.4 | -424 | -592 |
 Sion | 58 | 50% | -0.2 | 842 | 394 |
 Malphite | 58 | 43% | -1.0 | -68 | 485 |
 Ornn | 50 | 48% | -1.3 | 1,491 | 541 |
 Gangplank | 46 | 59% | 0.2 | -4,240 | -1,139 |
 Wukong | 45 | 38% | -0.5 | -1,392 | -768 |
 Teemo | 38 | 63% | 0.3 | -5,186 | 880 |
 Gragas | 37 | 59% | 0.3 | 2,449 | 1,476 |
 Yasuo | 33 | 55% | 0.4 | -447 | -288 |
 Illaoi | 32 | 50% | 0.4 | -3,897 | 318 |
 Tryndamere | 31 | 58% | 0.1 | -1,285 | -1,878 |
 Jayce | 31 | 68% | 0.4 | -4,169 | 493 |
 Yone | 31 | 35% | -0.0 | -4,067 | -520 |
 Kayle | 25 | 60% | 0.8 | 2,324 | 866 |
 Vladimir | 23 | 74% | -0.3 | -5,406 | -530 |
 Poppy | 23 | 57% | -0.0 | -2,194 | 1,188 |
 Vayne | 20 | 75% | 0.7 | -1,013 | 573 |
 Quinn | 19 | 58% | 0.1 | -6,425 | -681 |
 Kled | 19 | 58% | -0.1 | 290 | 133 |
 Viego | 18 | 61% | 1.3 | 2,379 | 1,215 |
 Ryze | 16 | 75% | 1.2 | -2,200 | 832 |
 Kennen | 16 | 50% | 0.5 | -2,560 | 1,124 |
 Singed | 14 | 21% | -0.8 | -410 | 310 |
 Akali | 14 | 50% | -0.2 | -1,869 | 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Nocturne skins are there?
There are 9 skins for Nocturne. They are Frozen Terror Nocturne, Void Nocturne, Ravager Nocturne, Haunting Nocturne, Eternum Nocturne, Cursed Revenant Nocturne, Elderwood Nocturne, Hextech Nocturne, and the default skin.
Who counters Nocturne?
Nocturne is countered by Gnar, Urgot, Garen.
Who does Nocturne counter?
Nocturne counters Darius, Irelia, Riven.
How do I play Nocturne top?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on top Nocturne is Stridebreaker first into Sterak's Gage and Guardian Angel. Players usually take Plated Steelcaps for boots.
Where should I play Nocturne?
78% of Nocturne players play jungle.