Kha'Zix vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kha'Zix vs Nocturne

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize isolation picks and fog control to leverage Kha'Zix's assassin and dueling strengths against Nocturne's grouped playstyle.
Manage early river and jungle entrances carefully to avoid Nocturne's level 6 global pressure and spell shield defense.
Focus on snowballing through objective-side assassinations and denying Nocturne's scaling by punishing isolated camps and targets.

Jungle Plan

Path toward isolated jungle entrances and side lanes where you can catch Nocturne off guard before or after level 6.
Contest first Scuttle only if your lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane collapses.
Use vision control around dragon and Rift Herald to create picks and force Nocturne into grouped fights where your isolation damage is maximized.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before you have vision as Nocturne's fear and spell shield can secure kills.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority since Nocturne can collapse with multiple lanes.
Watch for Nocturne's level 6 power spike; avoid low-health clears and forced smite fights during this window.

Early game

Start with a clear path that enables quick level 3 to contest or secure first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid early river fights without vision as Nocturne's fear and spell shield can turn duels against you.
Use evolved (E) resets and (R) stealth to invade or counter-invade camps when Nocturne is spotted on the opposite side or after his first clear.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) stealth to reposition for picks and force Nocturne to group, limiting his effectiveness.
After first damage item, aggressively invade and punish isolated camps before Nocturne can collapse with his fear and spell shield.
Respect Nocturne's level 6 (R) global darkness which enables strong ganks and objective pressure; avoid overextending without vision.

Win conditions

Convert isolation picks secured through fog and vision control into dragon and Rift Herald advantages.
Use evolved (E) resets and (R) stealth to invade and deny Nocturne's camps, slowing his scaling.
Focus on skirmishes around objectives where you can isolate targets and snowball leads into map control and teamfight access.