Nocturne vs Ivern JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ivern

Nocturne vs Ivern

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to hit level 6 on schedule and leverage (R) for cross-map picks and objective trades.
Manage river control tightly to contest Scuttle and deny Ivern's unusual invade paths that rely on team support.

Jungle Plan

Use efficient full clears to reach level 6 quickly, then use (R) to punish overextended lanes and convert picks into dragon or Rift Herald control.
Track Ivern's pathing to counter-invade his buff-sharing routes and contest camps when lanes can assist.
Prioritize river vision and Scuttle control to deny Ivern's utility setups and force him into unfavorable fights or farm delays.

Danger windows

Beware of early invade attempts when Ivern's lanes have priority and can collapse on you.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision as Ivern's utility and Daisy can turn skirmishes quickly.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite fights where Ivern's utility can outvalue your damage.

Early game

Start with a full clear focusing on efficient camp sequencing to reach level 6 before Ivern can set up counter-jungling.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane collapses.
Avoid early direct fights without (W) spell shield ready, especially if Ivern's allies are nearby for collapses.

Power spikes

Hit level 6 for (R) to unlock global gank pressure and force Ivern to play cautiously.
Use (W) spell shield to block Ivern's (Q) root or (E) shield slow, turning duels in your favor.
Respect Ivern's (R) Daisy knockup as a threat in skirmishes and avoid isolated fights when it's available.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 picks with (R) into secure dragon and Rift Herald objectives to snowball map control.
Use superior clear speed and dueling power with (W) to deny Ivern camps and force him into inefficient pathing.
Leverage vision control and lane priority to enable safe counter-jungling and maintain tempo advantage throughout mid game.