Prioritize full clears to reach level 6 quickly and contest objectives before Nocturne's ultimate threat spikes.
Use side-lane pressure and splitpush threat post-level 6 to force Nocturne to respond and limit his map impact.
Jungle Plan
Prioritize full clears that maximize Fury buildup and health before engaging in fights.
Contest first Scuttle Crab only when your side lanes have priority to safely secure vision and objective control.
Use side-lane pressure post-level 6 to force Nocturne into reactive plays, then invade his jungle when his ultimate is on cooldown.
Danger windows
Early invade attempts without lane priority risk getting feared or blocked by Nocturne's spell shield, leading to lethal trades.
Isolated river fights before level 6 are dangerous due to Nocturne's fear and spell shield enabling him to win duels.
Avoid fighting when low on health or during forced smite contests without vision and lane priority, as Nocturne's dueling and objective control excel in these scenarios.
Early game
Start with a three-camp clear to build Fury and health, then evaluate river Scuttle contest only if nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid early river fights without lane priority as Nocturne's fear and spell shield can turn fights against you.
Track Nocturne's pathing to anticipate his first gank and prepare lanes for counter-ganks or safe resets.
Power spikes
Level 6 unlocks (R) for death denial, allowing you to force extended fights and dives that Nocturne must respect.
Two-item spike enhances your crit damage and mobility, strengthening your splitpush threat and dueling potential.
High Fury stacks increase your short trade threat and healing, enabling you to punish Nocturne when he mispositions or wastes defensive cooldowns.
Win conditions
Convert full clears and Fury buildup into strong side-lane pressure to force Nocturne to respond or lose objectives.
Use (R) windows to commit to extended duels or tower dives, leveraging death denial to secure kills or objectives.
Deny Nocturne's scaling by invading his jungle when his ultimate is down and securing vision around dragon and Rift Herald to control objective tempo.
Tip: For Tryndamere vs Nocturne, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
