Nocturne vs Rengar JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Rengar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Nocturne should focus on full clearing to level 6 quickly to unlock his global pressure and pick potential.
Manage river control carefully to contest Scuttle and objectives without overextending into Rengar's brush-heavy invade angles.

Jungle Plan

Use efficient full clears to maintain tempo and reach level 6 for impactful (R) ganks on overextended lanes.
Contest first Scuttle only when adjacent lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane collapses.
After level 6, leverage (R) to create pick opportunities before starting dragon or Rift Herald setups, denying Rengar's access to objectives.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where Rengar's brush control and empowered root can trap Nocturne.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle crab without lane priority as Rengar can punish invades near brush.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights near objectives are high risk; ensure vision and lane support before committing.

Early game

Prioritize a full clear path to hit level 6 on schedule before contesting Scuttle or invading.
Avoid early fights in brush-heavy river areas unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Track Rengar's jungle timers and pathing to anticipate his invade attempts and prepare for counterplay.

Power spikes

At level 6, Nocturne's (R) enables cross-map pressure and pick threat; use it to force numbers advantage around objectives.
Nocturne's (W) spell shield provides a dueling edge; engage when it can block Rengar's empowered abilities.
Respect Rengar's early brush control and empowered (E) root, which spike his dueling and invade threat before Nocturne reaches 6.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 (R) picks into dragon and Rift Herald control by forcing numbers advantage.
Use full clear speed to maintain tempo and deny Rengar free farm or safe objective setups.
Track Rengar's pathing to counter-invade and punish his brush-dependent ganks, leveraging (W) and (E) in duels to secure objectives and snowball.