Nunu & Willump vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Nunu & Willump vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump into Nocturnemedium

Overview

Use to gank early and force Nocturne's lanes to ward deeper than usual.
Leverage superior objective control with plus Smite to pressure dragons and Herald.
Avoid isolated duels; rely on numbers advantage from lane CC and surprise angles through fog with .

Jungle Plan

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

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Nocturne's dueling and spell shield punish.
Beware forced Smite fights when Nocturne has lane priority or 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 to maintain health and enable early ganks before Nocturne hits level 6.
Contest first Scuttle only if your nearby lanes have priority to avoid Nocturne's counter-gank potential.
Path to gank lanes with CC follow-up and use fogged angles to surprise Nocturne.

Power spikes

First dragon or Herald spawn: Use plus Smite to secure objectives and force Nocturne responses.
Level 6: Layer after or allied CC to zone and punish Nocturne caught in CC.
Respect Nocturne's level 6 spike by adjusting positioning to avoid global pick attempts.

Win conditions

Convert early gank pressure and sustain into fast objective control to build map leads.
Use repeated 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.

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