Trundle vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Trundle vs Nocturne JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle into Nocturnemedium

Overview

Prioritize early river control and contest Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to leverage your superior dueling.
Use your strong dueling and objective control to punish Nocturne's slower early clears and limited invade resistance.
Aim to force extended fights inside and use on tanks to dominate skirmishes and objectives.

Jungle Plan

Invade Nocturne early when your lanes have priority and after tracking his path to punish his slower clears.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first and use to trap Nocturne near objectives.
Use to cut off Nocturne's escape during counter-jungling or ganks, focusing on side lanes with strong follow-up.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights before level 6 if Nocturne's lanes have priority or if you lack vision to prevent multi-lane collapses.
Be cautious during low-health clears where Nocturne can capitalize with fear and initiate.
Respect Nocturne's ultimate ganks post-level 6; avoid isolated camps or lanes without vision and lane priority.

Early game

Start with a path enabling quick access to river Scuttle and early river fights to capitalize on your dueling advantage.
Avoid fighting if Nocturne's lanes have priority or if your lanes can't assist in river skirmishes.
Clear camps efficiently to maintain health and tempo for early invades or objective setups after level 3.

Power spikes

Level 6 is a major spike; use it on durable targets to reduce Nocturne's tankiness and win extended fights.
First dueling item completion boosts your side-lane pressure and tower threat, exploiting Nocturne's weaker sustained fights outside .
Extended fights inside maximize your healing and attack speed, outlasting Nocturne in duels.

Win conditions

Convert early river control and successful invades into dragon and Rift Herald advantages by denying Nocturne vision and access.
Use and to trap and stat-drain key tanky targets, enabling your team to win skirmishes and objectives.
Leverage side-lane pressure after first item to force Nocturne into unfavorable extended duels or split-push scenarios where you excel.