Nocturne vs Locke JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Nocturne into Lockemedium

Overview

Focus on full clears to hit level 6 on schedule and unlock global pressure with .
Use to punish overextended lanes and create numbers advantages around objectives.
Prioritize camps and river control to set up picks and secure dragons and Rift Herald.

Start with full clears to reach level 6, then look for picks using on overextended targets.
Contest Scuttle Crab only when your lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane collapses.
Use fear and spell shield to win duels and secure objectives after picks.

Be cautious during early clears with low health, as Locke can punish with his mark and execute combos.
Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Locke can use slows and resets.
Respect Locke's level 6 execute range; do not fight low-health targets near him without vision and cooldowns.

Complete a fast full clear before moving to contest the first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid early river fights if multiple enemy lanes can collapse on you, especially before level 6.
Track Locke's position to anticipate his mid-lane roam or jungle path and plan counter-ganks accordingly.

Level 6 unlocks your ultimate , enabling cross-map picks and objective control.
Your spell shield is a key dueling tool to block Locke's setup damage.
Efficient full clears boost your tempo, allowing you to contest dragons and Herald before Locke scales.

Convert level 6 picks into dragon and Rift Herald control by forcing Locke's team to respond.
Use your dueling strength with and to win skirmishes and deny Locke jungle camps.
Maintain vision and track Locke's position to counter-gank and prevent his execute resets from snowballing fights.

Tactical tip

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