Nocturne vs Poppy JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Poppy

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to hit level 6 on schedule and unlock strong cross-map gank pressure with (R).
Use your (R) to punish Poppy's overextensions and create numbers advantages around objectives.
Respect (W) anti-dash field and avoid committing to river fights near walls without vision or lane priority.

Jungle Plan

Sequence camps toward level 6 and track Poppy's path to prepare for cross-map (R) ganks on overextended lanes.
Contest Scuttle only when your lanes can collapse first and avoid direct invades without vision on Poppy's location.
Use your strong dueling with (W) spell shield to fight Poppy if isolated and avoid fights near walls where she can stun with (E).

Danger windows

Avoid river fights near walls early when Poppy can stun with (E) and deny dashes with (W).
Be cautious contesting objectives when (R) is available to knock you away or reset fights.
Respect multi-lane collapses as your (W) and (E) are less effective against coordinated invades.

Early game

Start with a full clear path to reach level 6 quickly and maintain objective control.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane collapses.
Avoid early river brawls near walls where Poppy can stun and deny your mobility with (W) and (E).

Power spikes

Hit level 6 to unlock (R) for global ganks and objective pressure; use it to isolate targets before fights.
Exploit (R) cooldown to force fights or objectives when her disengage is down.
Use (W) spell shield to block Poppy's key spells and win duels when timed correctly.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 ultimates into picks on overextended lanes to secure dragons and Rift Herald.
Use efficient clears and vision control to deny Poppy safe access to objectives and counter-jungle effectively.
Leverage your dueling strength and spell shield to win isolated fights and snowball map control into mid-game pressure.