Shyvana vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shyvana vs Nocturne

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Shyvana should leverage her very high clear speed to outpace Nocturne and secure dragon control early.
Prioritize farming and scaling into dragon-form to overpower Nocturne's level 6 pick threat and dueling strength.
Avoid early river fights without lane priority or fury stacks to minimize risk against Nocturne's fear and spell shield.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing toward dragon when bot and mid lanes have priority to set up objective control.
Use fast clears to trade camps and dragon pressure instead of forcing early ganks against Nocturne's strong level 6 gank threat.
Track Nocturne's movements to counter-gank his level 6 darkness plays and secure Rift Herald or Void Grubs when safe.

Danger windows

Early river fights before Shyvana reaches dragon-form are risky due to Nocturne's fear and spell shield.
Low-health clears expose Shyvana to forced smite fights where Nocturne can capitalize.
Avoid isolated skirmishes when Nocturne's ultimate is available and lanes lack vision or priority.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize tempo and reach dragon-form faster than Nocturne.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Nocturne's level 6 darkness ganks.
Avoid early invades before key power spikes; focus on safe farming and tracking Nocturne's pathing for counter-ganks.

Power spikes

Shyvana's dragon-form unlock is the major spike to contest objectives and win mid-game fights.
First completed item enhances Shyvana's sustained damage, increasing dueling potential against Nocturne.
Nocturne's level 6 spike with (R) darkness demands respect; avoid isolated fights without lane support.

Win conditions

Convert fast clear speed and dragon control into mid-game teamfight dominance using dragon-form.
Use vision and lane priority to deny Nocturne safe access to river and objectives, forcing him into unfavorable fights.
Scale through power farming and objective trades to outmatch Nocturne's pick potential and control teamfights with displacement (R).