Graves vs Nocturne

Graves
You
VS
Nocturne

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Scuttle Contest

  • You win scuttle fights level 3 through superior range and burst damage with Q-E combo, forcing Nocturne to engage through your minions which reduces his damage significantly.
  • From level 6, you win 1v1s when you maintain distance and have E available to dash away from his R engage, then kite with autos while his Q trail expires.
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Predicted Jungle Path

  • Nocturne will likely start bot side for leash, clear towards top, then look for level 6 ganks on overextended lanes since his pre-6 ganking is weak.
  • He prioritizes farming efficiently to reach his R powerspike as quickly as possible rather than early skirmishing.

Invade or Not

  • You should invade his jungle after clearing your first camp when he's on the opposite side, particularly targeting his krugs or gromp since he clears them slowly early.
  • The optimal timing is level 2-3 before he gets his fear, and you should position near walls to use E for escape routes.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't chase Nocturne into unwarded areas after level 6 where he can R you without vision, as you lose extended fights without proper spacing.
  • Avoid fighting him in jungle corridors where you can't utilize your range advantage and kiting potential effectively.
Created on 05/10/2026
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