Talk:Nocturne/@comment-15020375-20140310150857/@comment-5211662-20140323053945

I've used Nocturne top sometimes, but I usually only use it as a counterpick to Cho'Gath. ( can be used to block - once you rush a Blade of the Ruined King, you can always 1x1 Cho'Gath, there is nothing he can do to you as even if he rushes Frozen Heart, you have a great attack speed steroid, not to mention your fear)

That said, Nocturne can be used top, but it is a very situtional pick. Also, some of his ult's potential is wasted as you can only gank the mid lane (you can also use your ult to finish off your enemy). However, Nocturne has great late-game potential if used on top lane.

My build for him on top lane is: Blade of the Ruined King, Mercury's Treads, Randuin's Omen, Spirit Visage, Last Whisper, Frozen Mallet. He is better used as a bruiser, I think that a crit based build could be done, but Nocturne would be too squishy with that build.