Nocturne vs Darius JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Darius

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to hit level 6 on schedule and unlock strong map pressure with (R).
Manage fights around your (W) spell shield to negate Darius's pull and extended trades.
Use your mid-game pick threat to convert lane priority into objective control and counter-jungling.

Jungle Plan

Path for full clear into level 6, then use (R) to gank overextended lanes and force objectives.
Contest Scuttle Crab only when your lanes can assist or when Darius is on opposite side to avoid collapse.
Track Darius's jungle pathing to counter-gank or invade after forcing him off camps with your dueling and spell shield.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Darius can pull and stack passive for lethal trades.
Beware of forced smite fights when low health or when Darius has lane priority to prevent losing objectives.
Respect multi-lane collapses as your medium invade resistance makes you vulnerable to coordinated counter-jungles.

Early game

Execute efficient full clears to reach level 6 before contesting river or invading.
Only contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane collapses.
Avoid early direct fights without (R) as Darius's pull and passive stacks make extended trades risky.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your global (R) for high-impact picks; use it to create numbers advantages around objectives.
Your (W) spell shield grants strong dueling potential by blocking Darius's pull or damage.
Respect Darius's level 6 (R) execute window and his first bruiser item spike that increases his durability and damage in extended fights.

Win conditions

Use your level 6 (R) to pick off overextended targets and convert kills into dragon or Rift Herald control.
Deny Darius free farm by invading after your full clear when he is on the opposite side or after successful ganks.
Leverage your strong dueling and objective control to snowball mid-game advantages and pressure side lanes with your ultimate.