When Safely poke with Q from range and weave in basic attacks

1. QTrail→
2. AutoBasic attack→
3. AutoBasic attack

Tip Standing on the Q trail speeds Nocturne up so basic attacks land more easily. If the empowered basic attack is ready, save it for the last hit for extra damage and healing.

When Land E on a nearby target to lock a fear and commit full damage

1. QTrail→
2. EFear→
3. WBlock→
4. AutoBasic attack→
5. AutoEmpowered

Tip E is not a channel; it is a 2-second tether, and Nocturne must follow the target inside its range until the end for the fear to trigger. Stay attached with Q-trail movement speed and basic attacks, then time W to block the key spell used to break the tether.

When Cut vision with R, recast to dash in, and unload the full combo

1. RDarken→
2. RDash→
3. EFear→
4. QTrail→
5. AutocancelWeave→
6. WBlock→
7. AutoBasic attack

Tip Cast R once to deny enemy vision and allied information for 6 seconds, then recast on a champion in range for an unstoppable dash. On arrival, overlap E's tether and Q's trail for the chase; the basic attack after Q continues passive and sustained damage rather than canceling Q's animation.

When Block their engage or key spell with W, then counter-engage with R

1. WBlock→
2. RDarken→
3. RDash→
4. EFear→
5. QTrail→
6. AutoBasic attack

Tip Blocking an ability doubles Shroud of Darkness's passive for a big attack-speed spike. Right after the block, cast R to cut vision, recast to dash in, and finish with the E fear.