Nocturne vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Ekko

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to hit level 6 on schedule and avoid early river fights that favor Ekko's mobility and stun setup.
Use (R) to punish overextended lanes and convert picks into objective control, focusing on dragons and Rift Herald.
Manage mid-game pressure by leveraging Nocturne's dueling and gank threat to snowball lanes before Ekko's scaling spikes.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clears toward level 6, then use (R) to create cross-map pressure on overextended lanes lacking vision.
Contest first Scuttle only when adjacent lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane collapses.
Track Ekko's jungle routes to counter-invade post-level 6 and leverage superior dueling with spell shield against his burst combos.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Ekko's mobility and (W) stun can punish overcommitment.
Beware of forced smite fights when Ekko has lane priority and vision control, increasing counter-jungle risk.
Respect Ekko's level 6 (R) availability as it enables him to escape or turn fights, making forced engages risky.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 6 efficiently while tracking Ekko's pathing to anticipate his first river moves.
Avoid early river fights unless nearby lanes have priority to support Scuttle control and counter-ganks.
Use spell shield (W) to mitigate Ekko's burst and fear (E) to disrupt his engage during early skirmishes.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to initiate picks and force Ekko into defensive plays, denying his roam and pick potential.
Post full clear: Nocturne's efficient clear speed allows timely objective setups before Ekko can contest.
Respect Ekko's level 3 combo unlock with (Q)-(W)-(E) for burst trades and his ultimate (R) for resets; avoid extended fights during these windows.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 picks with (R) into dragon and Rift Herald control to snowball map pressure.
Use superior dueling and spell shield (W) to contest Ekko's early jungle camps and deny his scaling.
Maintain vision control to enable safe counter-jungling and force Ekko into unfavorable teamfights where Nocturne's pick threat excels.