Nocturne vs Elise JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Elise

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Nocturne aims to full clear efficiently to hit level 6 before Elise can snowball early kills.
Use (R) for cross-map picks to convert pressure into objective control and deny Elise scaling.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize full clears toward level 6, then use (R) to gank overextended side lanes lacking vision.
Fight for Scuttle Crab only when your lanes can collapse first and Elise is spotted on opposite side.
Track Elise's early pathing to counter-gank her level 3-4 pressure and punish her reliance on form swaps.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Elise can chain stun and burst you down.
Beware of Elise invading with early three-camp pressure and collapsing lanes.
Do not contest dragon or Herald without vision and lane priority, as Elise can force smite fights with ganks.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 6 on schedule and avoid early Elise three-camp invades.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Elise's lethal early ganks.
Avoid river fights before (R) and (W) are up to reduce risk from Elise's stun and burst combo.

Power spikes

Hit level 6 with (R) to unlock global gank threat and force Elise into defensive play.
Use (W) spell shield to block Elise's stun (E) and win duels when she commits.
Respect Elise's level 3 burst spike when she has form swaps and stun ready to punish weak clears.

Win conditions

Convert full clear tempo and level 6 (R) picks into dragon and Rift Herald control.
Use (W) spell shield duels to win isolated skirmishes and deny Elise counter-jungling.
Track Elise's pathing to set up counter-ganks and force her behind, denying her early snowball leads.