Master Yi vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Nocturne

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to maintain item tempo and avoid early fights with Nocturne's stronger early dueling and CC.
Avoid river skirmishes unless your lanes have priority to prevent getting caught by Nocturne's level 6 gank threat.
Focus on scaling through efficient farming and reset potential to outcarry Nocturne's mid-game pick threat.

Jungle Plan

Path for full clears and reset timing to maintain high camp tempo and item progression.
Contest Scuttle only if lanes can move first; otherwise, prioritize cross-map camps and avoid risky river fights.
Track Nocturne's position post-level 6 to counter-gank his (R) ganks and punish his objective attempts with your scaling damage.

Danger windows

Early game river fights and Scuttle contests are risky without lane priority; avoid these to prevent losing tempo.
Low-health clears expose you to Nocturne's dueling and CC; ensure full health before engaging camps near river.
Forced smite fights on dragon or Herald before your item spike can be dangerous; only contest with lane and vision advantage.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 6 safely before contesting Scuttle or invading.
Only contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority and can support counter-ganks.
Avoid early invades or fights without lane priority due to Nocturne's reliable (W) spell shield and (E) fear crowd control.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to chase low-health targets after enemy CC is committed, maximizing reset chains.
First item spike increases your sustained damage and objective control; keep farming to reach this safely.
Respect Nocturne's level 6 (R) darkness for his increased gank threat; avoid isolated fights before your item power spike.

Win conditions

Convert full clear tempo into item spikes before engaging in fights or objectives.
Use (Q) and (R) resets to clean up skirmishes after enemy CC is used.
Deny Nocturne free farm by counter-jungling safely when he uses (R) to gank, and secure dragons with your scaling damage advantage.