Nocturne vs Rammus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Rammus

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to reach level 6 quickly and leverage your ultimate for cross-map picks.
Avoid early river brawls unless you have spell shield ready to block Rammus's taunt.
Use your map threat to punish Rammus's slower clear speed and contest objectives after level 6.

Jungle Plan

Use your faster clear speed to full clear and reach level 6 for impactful ultimate ganks.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your side lanes have priority to enable objective setups.
Track Rammus's pathing to counter-gank his early ganks and punish his slower jungle tempo.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Rammus's engage and taunt can lock you down.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority as Rammus can collapse with multiple lanes.
Respect low-health clears and forced smite fights where Rammus's taunt and knockups can punish you.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit level 6 before Rammus can pressure with early ganks.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane collapses.
Avoid early invades unless you track Rammus on a three-camp path and can isolate him.

Power spikes

Level 6 spike: Use (R) to turn side lane pressure into objective control and pick opportunities.
Spell shield (W) timing: Block Rammus's taunt (E) to win duels and avoid forced disengages.
Respect Rammus's power spike when he gains armor and taunt value mid to late game against AD-heavy targets.

Win conditions

Convert your level 6 ultimate picks into dragon and Rift Herald control to snowball your team.
Use your spell shield and fear to win duels and deny Rammus jungle tempo and camps.
Track and counter-gank Rammus's early ganks to maintain map control and scaling denial.