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Nocturne Runes

The top Nocturne runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace for Nocturne's primary runes. Nocturne's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Ultimate Hunter and Deep Ward. These Nocturne rune choices provide the best Nocturne rune build for ranked.

  • Nocturne passive ability - Umbra Blades - League of Legends
    Umbra Blades

    Umbra 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.

  • Nocturne Q ability - Duskbringer - League of Legends
    Duskbringer

    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.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80
    Cooldown:
    • 8
    Range:
    • 1125
  • Nocturne W ability - Shroud of Darkness - League of Legends
    Shroud of Darkness

    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.

    Cost:
    • 50
    Cooldown:
    • 20/
    • 18/
    • 16/
    • 14/
    • 12
    Range:
    • 20
  • Nocturne E ability - Unspeakable Horror - League of Legends
    Unspeakable Horror

    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.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80
    Cooldown:
    • 15/
    • 14/
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 11
    Range:
    • 425
  • Nocturne R ultimate ability - Paranoia - League of Legends
    Paranoia

    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.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 140/
    • 115/
    • 90
    Range:
    • 2500/
    • 3250/
    • 4000
Classes:
  • Fighter,
  • Assassin
50.00%Win Rate
Nocturne C tier

Nocturne performs best with Lethal Tempo as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Nocturne include Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 3 Nocturne games.

This alternative Nocturne rune build uses Conqueror as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Nocturne and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Nocturne Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Nocturne runes?

The best Nocturne runes in patch 25.23 are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Coup de Grace for the primary tree, and Ultimate Hunter and Deep Ward for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Nocturne.

What keystone should I use on Nocturne?

Lethal Tempo is the best keystone rune for Nocturne. This keystone synergizes well with Nocturne's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Nocturne's secondary runes?

Nocturne's best secondary runes are Ultimate Hunter and Deep Ward. These secondary runes complement Nocturne's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Nocturne?

Yes, Nocturne can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Lethal Tempo is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.