Nocturne vs Lee Sin JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Lee Sin

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Nocturne should focus on full clears into level 6 to maximize his mid-game pick threat against Lee Sin.
Prioritize tracking Lee Sin's pathing to use (R) for cross-map picks and objective trades, avoiding multi-lane collapses where Lee Sin excels.

Jungle Plan

Path camps toward level 6 focusing on full clears to maintain objective access and outscale Lee Sin's early pressure.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle only when allied lanes can move first, then use (R) to punish overextended enemies.
Track Lee Sin's early moves to counter-gank and secure dragons or Rift Herald with your superior objective control post-6.

Danger windows

Lee Sin's level 3 invade window is dangerous; avoid river fights without vision or lane priority.
Isolated skirmishes near river before Nocturne's level 6 are risky due to Lee Sin's mobility and burst.
Forced smite fights on dragon or Herald can be lost if Lee Sin displaces you or your team; approach with vision and numbers advantage.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 6 on schedule and avoid early river fights where Lee Sin's level 3 invade is strongest.
Only contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to avoid Lee Sin's early skirmish power.
Avoid committing to early invades unless you have clear vision and lane priority to prevent Lee Sin's counter-invades.

Power spikes

At level 6, Nocturne's (R) enables global picks and objective pressure; use it to isolate targets and force fights.
Lee Sin's level 3 spike grants strong invade and duel potential; avoid isolated river fights before you hit 6.
Nocturne's (W) spell shield is key for dueling; time fights to block Lee Sin's burst and sustain damage.

Win conditions

Use full clears to hit level 6 first, then leverage (R) to create picks on overextended lanes and convert into dragon or Rift Herald control.
Deny Lee Sin's early invade by tracking his path and counter-ganking with lane priority.
Translate mid-game pick pressure into objective control and force Lee Sin into unfavorable teamfights where your dueling and DPS shine.