Hextech Nocturne
In an age where technology reigns supreme and traditional fears take a backseat, Hextech Nocturne emerges as a modern-day nightmare... Like, even the best Prestige skins don't compare to this one.
Released on June 11, 2020, this skin reimagines Nocturne not as a mere specter born of magic but as a formidable force powered by Hextech, Runeterra's pinnacle of advanced technology.
The best part about this skin is that it's available through Hextech Crafting with Gemstones. This exclusivity adds to its desirability among players, and one of the reasons I consider it to be one of the best LoL skins.
Hextech Nocturne, as part of a newer skin line, brings updates to Nocturne’s entire kit, including all-new animations, sounds, and particle effects for his abilities.
Though the skin is not very appreciated by the community of those who main him, that is not due to the lack of quality the skin has, in general, but the fact that his other skins are all top-notch.
Cursed Revenant Nocturne
So, let's start with the fact that this skin is priced at 750 RP, so it's definitely not among the most expensive LoL skins. Okay, so though the skin brings little to no updates regarding animations, sounds, and particle effects, the model and splash art are so well-done; it's just worth having it, even if it would cost twice as much.
Cursed Revenant Nocturne takes his lore in a different direction. He is no longer a malevolent spirit, aimlessly wandering the world, but one that has seduced a queen with his whispers and now, with Kayle and Singed, controls his part of the corrupted kingdom.
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Elderwood Nocturne
Elderwood Nocturne skin is a name that was originally given to the Old God Nocturne skin. However, to avoid confusion amongst players, the skin was renamed but still stays in the same alternate universe as Elderwood and Coven.
The renaming took place in the summer of this year, but the price of the skin stays the same, at 1350 RP, while the skin itself was released on August 29, 2019.
The skin brings new updates and changes to all of Nocturne’s design, including splash art, animations, sounds, and more, as well as elevating Nocturne to the status of divinity in Runeterra, on par with Volibear. If you wish to play Nocturne toplane, this is the skin to do so.
Elderwood Nocturne, that is Old God Nocturne, was inspired by the pagan description of various divinities, the same way that Volibear’s Thousand Pierced Bear skin was.
The change in his name comes from the fact that, unlike Elderwood Ornn and Hecarim, Old God Nocturne was created from the destruction of nature, and stands in direct opposition to the Elderwood faction.
We always knew Nocturne was scary, that was his whole thing, but as Old God Nocturne, he is on a level above Fiddlesticks even. And yeah, playing with this skin in-game strikes fear into the enemy before first blood is even taken.
Eternum Nocturne
Last, but definitely not least, on my list is Eternum Nocturne. This skin is his most expensive skin, and should you see it in a game of soloq, run for your life because it is also a fan-favorite among hardened Nocturne mains and one-tricks.
Eternum Nocturne is a complete reimagining of his champion design. Nocturne is no longer a being from the plane of dreams, but an alien invader, coming to Runeterra from a plane of existence previously unknown.
The skin, as a Legendary rated one, includes a new model, new texture, new splash image, new animations, new visuals, sounds, and a great new voice-over.
As a Legendary skin, the difference in how smooth his movements are can only be appreciated later in the game, once you have accumulated some attack speed.
This skin was released on December 05, 2012, but the fact that it remains the fan-favorite skin even after numerous other skins have been added afterward goes to show the quality of work Riot have put into Eternum Nocturne.