Nocturne vs Diana JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Diana

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Nocturne should focus on full clears to hit level 6 on schedule and leverage his ultimate for cross-map picks and objective control.
Manage mid-game tempo by using (R) to punish overextended lanes and create numbers advantages around dragons and Rift Herald.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clears toward level 6, then use (R) to gank overextended lanes or force objectives when (R) is down.
Contest first Scuttle only if allied lanes have priority and Diana is visible on opposite side of the map.
Counter-invade or invade Diana when her (Q) is on cooldown or after she commits to a full clear without reset opportunities.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Diana can burst with (Q)+(E) combo.
Be cautious contesting objectives when (R) is available to prevent unfavorable all-ins.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights against Diana can be risky due to her burst and mobility; prioritize health and vision.

Early game

Prioritize efficient full clears to reach level 6 before contesting Scuttle or river fights.
Avoid early river skirmishes unless nearby lanes have priority to reduce multi-lane collapse risk.
Track Diana's position to anticipate her pathing and prepare for counter-ganks after her level 6 spike.

Power spikes

At level 6, Nocturne's (R) enables high-impact cross-map picks; use this to force fights or secure objectives.
Diana's level 3 combo (Q)+(W)+(E) grants burst and dash reset; respect this by avoiding isolated duels before level 6.
Diana's level 6 (R) increases her all-in threat; hold key defensive tools and punish after her ultimate is spent.

Win conditions

Use full clears and (R) to create pick opportunities on overextended targets and convert into dragon or Rift Herald control.
Deny Diana's scaling by invading or counter-jungling when her (E) dash reset is on cooldown.
Leverage strong dueling with (W) spell shield to win skirmishes and snowball pressure through mid-game objective control.