Nunu & Willump vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump vs Nocturne

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Nunu & Willump's superior early gank threat and objective control to pressure Nocturne before level 6.
Avoid isolated duels with Nocturne; rely on numbers advantage from lane CC and (W) angles to force fights.
Prioritize controlling river vision and objective timing to leverage Nunu's strong (Q) plus Smite secure power.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize early dragon or Rift Herald when Nocturne is on the opposite side of the map to force objective trades.
Use (W) to gank repeatedly through fog and convert successful ganks into immediate objective starts.
Track Nocturne's pathing to set up counter-ganks and avoid direct fights without lane support or numbers advantage.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Nocturne's dueling and spell shield (W) can punish.
Beware forced smite fights when Nocturne has lane priority or darkness (R) ready to collapse.
Exercise caution during low-health clears or when lanes lack priority, as Nocturne can invade or counter-gank effectively then.

Early game

Start with a fast clear using (Q) to maintain health and tempo, enabling early ganks before Nocturne hits level 6.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Nocturne's counter-gank potential.
Avoid early isolated fights; path to gank lanes with CC follow-up and use fogged (W) angles to surprise Nocturne.

Power spikes

First dragon or Herald spawn: Use (Q) plus Smite to secure early objectives and force Nocturne to respond.
Level 6: Layer (R) after (W) or allied CC to zone and punish Nocturne stuck in crowd control chains.
Respect Nocturne's level 6 spike where (R) enables global pressure and pick attempts, adjusting positioning accordingly.

Win conditions

Convert early gank pressure and (Q) sustain into fast objective control to build map leads.
Use repeated (W) ganks from fog to create numbers advantages for skirmishes and objective setups.
Deny Nocturne free farm and scaling by tracking his pathing and counter-jungling when lanes have priority.