Shaco vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shaco vs Nocturne

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Shaco's early deceptive paths and high mobility to disrupt Nocturne's jungle tempo and camp safety before he hits level 6.
Prioritize early river control with boxes to secure Scuttle and deny Nocturne easy access to dragon and Herald entrances.

Jungle Plan

Focus on early camp steals and counter-jungling when Nocturne commits to full clears to delay his level 6 spike.
Use box traps around dragon and Rift Herald entrances to control objective fights and force Nocturne into disadvantageous fights.
Prioritize ganks on lanes without vision to maximize (Q) invisibility surprise, especially before Nocturne's ultimate is available.

Danger windows

Avoid extended river fights before Shaco has boxes set up, as Nocturne's fear (E) and spell shield (W) can turn duels.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Nocturne's ultimate (R) is off cooldown, as he can collapse with lanes for picks.
Low-health clears are risky; use invisibility (Q) to disengage or reposition if Nocturne invades or counters early.

Early game

Start with a fast clear using boxes to maintain health and create early pressure around river camps.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Nocturne's counter-gank with (R) darkness.
Avoid predictable pathing after setting initial boxes; use invisibility (Q) to approach camps or ganks from unexpected angles.

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use Shaco's early gank and invade strength to disrupt Nocturne's jungle path and snowball lanes.
Level 6: Shaco's clone (R) adds deception and skirmish potential; use it to bait Nocturne's fear (E) and spell shield (W).
Post-level 6: Nocturne's ultimate (R) increases his gank threat; prioritize vision and avoid isolated river fights to mitigate his pick potential.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle pressure and camp steals into dragon and Rift Herald control by controlling river entrances with boxes.
Use deceptive gank paths and clone (R) distractions to create numbers advantages and snowball lanes before grouped fights.
Deny Nocturne free farm and level 6 timing to delay his mid-game pick threat and maintain map tempo for your team.