Shaco vs Nocturne Jungle Matchup

Shaco Jungle wins 49.8% of 3,239 Low Elo games against Nocturne Jungle, +0.1 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

How to play as Shaco

Use Two-Shiv Poison (E) to trigger Shroud of Darkness (W) before committing Jack In The Box (W) fear; otherwise Nocturne can block the key control spell.

Do not count on Hallucinate (R) to end an already attached Unspeakable Horror (E) tether; use Deceive (Q) early to leave its range or wait out the fear before re-engaging. (Unverified: no source confirms this note.)

Shroud of Darkness (W) blocks one Shaco spell, while Unspeakable Horror (E) can fear Shaco if he stays within tether range long enough.

How to play as Nocturne

Save Shroud of Darkness (W) for Shaco's box fear or Two-Shiv Poison (E), then keep Unspeakable Horror (E) tethered through the duel. (Unverified: no source confirms this note.)

Sources

These notes come from r/shacomains, checked against the champions' abilities.