Nocturne vs Rek'Sai JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Rek'Sai

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Nocturne wants to full clear efficiently to hit level 6 and leverage his ultimate for cross-map picks and objective control.
Prioritize tracking Rek'Sai to punish her early tunnel ganks and avoid multi-lane collapses that threaten Nocturne's moderate invade resistance.

Jungle Plan

Use full clears to reach level 6, then leverage (R) to pick off overextended lanes before starting dragon or Rift Herald.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes have priority to deny Rek'Sai's early tempo and invade attempts.
Track Rek'Sai's pathing to set counter-ganks and punish her repeat ganks through tunnel usage.

Danger windows

Rek'Sai's early three-camp gank and invade window is dangerous; avoid isolated river fights before level 6.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle or objectives without lane priority to prevent multi-lane collapses.
Low-health clears expose Nocturne to Rek'Sai's high early gank threat; prioritize health and vision before extended fights.

Early game

Start with a full clear path to reach level 6 on schedule and avoid early Rek'Sai three-camp invades.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to reduce Rek'Sai's tunnel gank threat.
Avoid river fights without vision as Rek'Sai's knockup and tunnels create high early danger.

Power spikes

At level 6, Nocturne's (R) creates strong pick pressure; use it to force objectives or isolate targets.
Rek'Sai's early levels spike her gank threat; respect her knockup and tunnel angles before level 6.
Nocturne's (W) spell shield boosts dueling; use it to block Rek'Sai's key damage or crowd control in fights.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 ultimate picks into dragon and Rift Herald control by forcing numbers advantages.
Use efficient full clears and vision to counter-jungle Rek'Sai and deny her early tempo.
Coordinate with lanes holding priority to set up counter-ganks and secure early objectives, snowballing mid-game pressure.