Fizz vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Fizz vs Nocturne

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Prioritize early jungle tempo and vision to track Nocturne's pathing and avoid his level 6 gank threat.
Use Fizz's high mobility and burst to contest Scuttle Crabs and punish isolated camps when Nocturne is on the opposite side.

Jungle Plan

Full clear early camps to reach level 6 first, then use your ultimate to create picks and force Nocturne into defensive play.
Contest Scuttle Crabs only when your lanes have priority to reduce counter-gank risk and secure river vision.
Track Nocturne's position constantly and counter-gank his early ganks to maintain tempo and objective control.

Danger windows

Beware Nocturne's level 6 (R) gank windows, especially on overextended lanes without vision.
Avoid isolated river fights where Nocturne can use (W) spell shield and (E) fear to win duels.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority or vision as Nocturne excels in multi-lane collapses and forced smite fights.

Early game

Start with a clear route that secures level 3 quickly to unlock your first real burst combo with (Q), (W), and (E).
Avoid early river fights unless you have nearby lane priority or vision advantage to contest Scuttle Crabs safely.
Delay invading Nocturne before level 6 as his dueling and gank threat spike significantly after unlocking (R).

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your burst combo with (Q), (W), and (E), enabling strong early skirmishes; use it to punish Nocturne's weaker pre-6 dueling.
Level 6 (R) grants you kill pressure and pick potential; coordinate with lanes to capitalize on this window.
Completing your first AP assassin item increases your damage and trade reliability, allowing more confident objective control and pressure.

Win conditions

Use your mobility and burst to secure early kills and snowball lane priority, enabling safe Scuttle and objective control.
Deny Nocturne farm and experience by invading or counter-jungling when his ultimate is on cooldown.
Leverage your level 6 ultimate to pick off isolated targets and convert kills into dragon and Rift Herald control with your team.