Nocturne vs Vi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Vi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to hit level 6 on schedule and unlock global pressure with (R).
Manage river control carefully to avoid Vi's early high-pressure ganks and lockdown potential.
This is a snowball matchup where Nocturne must use picks post-6 to convert into objective advantages.

Jungle Plan

Path camps toward level 6 focusing on efficient clears that maintain objective access and tempo.
Contest first Scuttle only if adjacent lanes hold priority, otherwise focus on counter-jungling after (R) is available.
Use (R) to punish overextended lanes for picks that secure dragons and Rift Herald, denying Vi's objective control.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights pre-6 where Vi's early gank pressure and lockdown can overwhelm.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority as Vi can force smite fights with lockdown.
Watch for multi-lane collapses that reduce your ability to use (W) effectively against Vi's engage.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 6 before contesting river Scuttles or objectives.
Avoid early river fights unless nearby lanes have priority to reduce risk from Vi's (Q) engage.
Track Vi's pathing to anticipate gank timings and prepare counter-ganks or safe pathing.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to create cross-map pressure and force Vi into reactive plays.
After securing (W), leverage spell shield to win duels by blocking Vi's (Q) knockback or (R) lockdown.
Respect Vi's early clear and gank threat powered by (Q) dash and (R) knockup before Nocturne hits 6.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 ultimate picks into dragon and Rift Herald control by coordinating with lanes holding priority.
Use superior clear speed and dueling with (W) to invade and deny Vi's jungle tempo before mid-game.
Track Vi's cooldowns and flashes to set up counter-ganks and maintain pressure on her jungle side.