Nocturne·Mid Counters

Nocturne will play rather safe early because he lacks any real damage until he gets his first item. Try to poke him down and force him to back early so he misses out on gold and experience.

His level 6 is very strong. If he is unable to kill you, he will look to roam and use his Ultimate R elsewhere. If he activates his Ultimate R and he’s not Ulting R you, push the wave as quickly as you can and take Tower plates.

When playing as a ranged AP champion, try and keep your distance as much as possible. If you allow him to get on to you, it will be hard for you to get him off you. Never try to trade autos with him once he is on top of you either as he will always out trade you blow for blow.

In the mid-game, avoid splitting up by staying as a team. Nocturne has great pick potential and will try to kill squishy champions who are on their own thanks to his Ultimate R.

Whenever Nocturne is split pushing on the other side of the map, he has no way of getting to his team quickly. If you see him somewhere else, look to engage and start a team fight.

Nocturne will try to take down the squishiest high priority target at the start of the fight. This is usually the Mid or ADC. Clump together in team fights to reduce his one-shot potential.

Nocturne is good in extended trades when against a Mage Mid laner. Avoid going for extended auto-attack trades as he’ll always come out ahead.

Once he hits level 6, Nocturne can use his Ultimate R to assassinate you or any targets if he chooses to roam. Avoid overextending if he’s stronger than you at level 6.

Nocturne is a good assassin and will try to kill any isolated target whose out of position in the mid and late game. Avoid letting him pick up free kills by staying as a team.