Shen vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shen vs Nocturne

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlling river vision and securing Scuttle Crab to limit Nocturne's level 6 gank threat and global pressure.
Focus on safe full clears early to reach level 6 without falling behind and avoid isolated river fights without lane priority.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize controlled pathing with full clears and river vision to track Nocturne's movements and anticipate his ultimate ganks.
Fight for Scuttle Crab only if allied lanes can respond quickly to counter-gank and secure objective control.
Use (R) to assist side lanes in skirmishes and convert map pressure into dragon or Rift Herald setups.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights and isolated skirmishes before level 6 due to Nocturne's fear and spell shield.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Nocturne's ultimate is available and lanes lack priority to prevent numbers disadvantage.
After using (R), ensure top wave is managed to prevent Nocturne from punishing side-lane pressure vulnerability.

Early game

Match Nocturne's efficient full clear to hit level 6 on schedule and maintain objective access.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to enable safe counter-ganks.
Avoid early invades before level 6 to respect Nocturne's fear and spell shield threat in isolated fights.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) global shield and teleport, enabling impactful cross-map plays; prepare waves before using (R) to avoid losing top tempo.
First tank item spike increases durability, allowing more confident (E) taunt engages in skirmishes and objective fights.
Early level 3 short trades with empowered (Q) and (W) can punish Nocturne before his ultimate threat spikes.

Win conditions

Use (R) to turn side-lane pressure into cross-map advantages, assisting key allies and securing dragons or Rift Herald.
Control river vision and contest Scuttle Crab when allied lanes have priority to deny Nocturne safe objective access.
Leverage empowered (Q), (W), and (E) taunt to win short trades, opening opportunities for counter-jungling and objective setups.