Nocturne vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Nocturne should leverage his strong level 6 gank threat and dueling power to pressure Master Yi, who prefers to avoid early fights and scale safely.
Prioritize full clears to hit level 6 on schedule, then use (R) to punish Master Yi's overextensions and create objective advantages.

Jungle Plan

Use full clears to maintain tempo and reach level 6 before contesting key objectives like dragon or Rift Herald.
Fight for first Scuttle only when your lanes can move first and support you to deny Master Yi vision and tempo.
Use (R) to cross-map and punish overextended lanes, forcing Master Yi into reactive plays and enabling objective control.

Danger windows

Be cautious around Master Yi's item spikes and level 6 when his reset potential and sustained damage increase.
Avoid isolated river fights or forced smite contests when (R) is active and enemy lanes lack CC.
Watch for low-health clears or overextended positions where Master Yi can capitalize with (Q) and resets.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 6 efficiently and maintain objective access.
Avoid early river fights unless nearby lanes have priority to support a Scuttle contest or invade.
Track Master Yi's pathing to anticipate his farming routes and counter-gank effectively.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to initiate picks and convert them into dragon or Herald control, forcing Master Yi into unfavorable fights.
Exploit Nocturne's (W) spell shield to win duels by blocking Master Yi's damage or key abilities.
Respect Master Yi's level 6 (R) for reset potential; avoid committing before enemy CC is used.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 picks with (R) into objective advantages by securing dragons and Rift Herald.
Maintain high camp tempo to deny Master Yi free farm and delay his item spikes.
Use (W) and (E) to win duels and force Master Yi into reactive farming, preventing him from snowballing through resets.