Nocturne vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Nocturne should focus on full clearing to level 6 quickly to unlock his global pressure and gank threat.
Manage map tempo by tracking Nidalee's pathing to punish overextended lanes with (R) and secure objectives.

Jungle Plan

Use pathing that sequences camps toward level 6 and a high-value ultimate gank target to maximize pressure.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes can move first, then leverage (R) to convert picks into objective advantages.
Track Nidalee's early clears and be ready to counter-invade or counter-gank around her poke windows to deny her tempo.

Danger windows

Beware Nidalee's level 2-3 invade window when her poke and mobility can punish weak clears.
Avoid isolated river fights without lane priority as Nidalee's traps and spears can force unfavorable skirmishes.
Be cautious contesting objectives early if Nidalee's lanes have priority or if you are low health, as forced smite fights favor her.

Early game

Prioritize an efficient full clear to reach level 6 before Nidalee can snowball early invades.
Avoid early river fights unless nearby lanes have priority to reduce risk against Nidalee's strong invade potential.
Contest first Scuttle only when you have lane priority or health advantage to avoid losing fights to Nidalee's poke and mobility.

Power spikes

At level 6, Nocturne's (R) unlocks strong gank threat; use it to punish Nidalee's overextensions before she builds defensive items.
Nidalee's early levels grant strong invade and dueling power with (Q) poke; respect her level 2-3 window to avoid losing health or camps.
Nocturne's (W) spell shield is a key dueling tool; use it to block Nidalee's poke and secure sustained fights.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 ultimate picks into dragon and Rift Herald control to snowball map pressure.
Use superior clear speed and dueling to deny Nidalee camps and force her onto the defensive.
Leverage (R) ganks on overextended lanes to build leads and create numbers advantages for objectives and mid-game fights.