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Jungle Picks, Perfect Matchup Analysis: A Champion Selection Guide for VictoryWhen choosing a jungle champion, it's crucial to consider not just counter-matchups, but also the lane priority of all three lanes and the overall team composition's stability. This guide details the pros and cons, playstyles, and counter picks for each champion, based on AD/AP balance, presence of crowd control (CC), and potential damage deficits. Discover strategies to lead your team to victory by selecting a champion that matches your playstyle.
1. 🎮 Basic Principles of Jungle Picks and Champion Classification
· Lane priority differences across the three lanes are far more important than jungle-to-jungle matchups, powerful enough to overturn any counter-pick.
· The current trend is for the jungler to pick first to allow laners to pick comfortably and advantageously, with safe AD bruisers or AP champions being preferred for first picks.
· When selecting a champion, consider the AD/AP balance between mid and jungle, and whether the team's overall damage is sufficient.
· If your team has many tanks, it's good to pick an AD damage dealer. If your team has many squishy champions, a bruiser or tank is a better choice.
· If the enemy jungler is a champion like Evelynn, Master Yi, or Ekko, who are hard to stop once they get ahead, a CC-heavy AD bruiser like Vi or Pantheon, who can reliably focus down one target, is effective.
· The recent popularity of AD junglers is due to their mid-to-late game vision control and teamfight stability. If there's no champion to frontline in a standoff, teamfight difficulty sharply increases.
· When picking, consider these three points: 1) Is there a champion who can push into bushes first during a standoff? 2) Does the team have CC and initiation tools to focus down an enemy even if one gets fed? 3) Is the AD/AP ratio balanced, and is there enough damage?
· AD bruisers and tanks are 'utility junglers,' whose role is to set up plays for allied damage dealers to comfortably deal damage. They focus on helping laners grow rather than their own growth.
· AD/AP scaling champions are 'high-risk, high-reward' champions who can carry the game even if their team struggles, once they get on a growth trajectory. They are difficult but capable of solo carrying.
· It's important to first consider if your playstyle aligns with the champion's characteristics before making a pick.
· The current trend is for the jungler to pick first to allow laners to pick comfortably and advantageously, with safe AD bruisers or AP champions being preferred for first picks.
· When selecting a champion, consider the AD/AP balance between mid and jungle, and whether the team's overall damage is sufficient.
· If your team has many tanks, it's good to pick an AD damage dealer. If your team has many squishy champions, a bruiser or tank is a better choice.
· If the enemy jungler is a champion like Evelynn, Master Yi, or Ekko, who are hard to stop once they get ahead, a CC-heavy AD bruiser like Vi or Pantheon, who can reliably focus down one target, is effective.
· The recent popularity of AD junglers is due to their mid-to-late game vision control and teamfight stability. If there's no champion to frontline in a standoff, teamfight difficulty sharply increases.
· When picking, consider these three points: 1) Is there a champion who can push into bushes first during a standoff? 2) Does the team have CC and initiation tools to focus down an enemy even if one gets fed? 3) Is the AD/AP ratio balanced, and is there enough damage?
· AD bruisers and tanks are 'utility junglers,' whose role is to set up plays for allied damage dealers to comfortably deal damage. They focus on helping laners grow rather than their own growth.
· AD/AP scaling champions are 'high-risk, high-reward' champions who can carry the game even if their team struggles, once they get on a growth trajectory. They are difficult but capable of solo carrying.
· It's important to first consider if your playstyle aligns with the champion's characteristics before making a pick.
00:00 - 03:00
1. 🎮 Basic Principles of Jungle Picks and Champion Classification
· Lane priority differences across the three lanes are far more important than jungle-to-jungle matchups, powerful enough to overturn any counter-pick.
· The current trend is for the jungler to pick first to allow laners to pick comfortably and advantageously, with safe AD bruisers or AP champions being preferred for first picks.
· When selecting a champion, consider the AD/AP balance between mid and jungle, and whether the team's overall damage is sufficient.
· If your team has many tanks, it's good to pick an AD damage dealer. If your team has many squishy champions, a bruiser or tank is a better choice.
· If the enemy jungler is a champion like Evelynn, Master Yi, or Ekko, who are hard to stop once they get ahead, a CC-heavy AD bruiser like Vi or Pantheon, who can reliably focus down one target, is effective.
· The recent popularity of AD junglers is due to their mid-to-late game vision control and teamfight stability. If there's no champion to frontline in a standoff, teamfight difficulty sharply increases.
· When picking, consider these three points: 1) Is there a champion who can push into bushes first during a standoff? 2) Does the team have CC and initiation tools to focus down an enemy even if one gets fed? 3) Is the AD/AP ratio balanced, and is there enough damage?
· AD bruisers and tanks are 'utility junglers,' whose role is to set up plays for allied damage dealers to comfortably deal damage. They focus on helping laners grow rather than their own growth.
· AD/AP scaling champions are 'high-risk, high-reward' champions who can carry the game even if their team struggles, once they get on a growth trajectory. They are difficult but capable of solo carrying.
· It's important to first consider if your playstyle aligns with the champion's characteristics before making a pick.
· The current trend is for the jungler to pick first to allow laners to pick comfortably and advantageously, with safe AD bruisers or AP champions being preferred for first picks.
· When selecting a champion, consider the AD/AP balance between mid and jungle, and whether the team's overall damage is sufficient.
· If your team has many tanks, it's good to pick an AD damage dealer. If your team has many squishy champions, a bruiser or tank is a better choice.
· If the enemy jungler is a champion like Evelynn, Master Yi, or Ekko, who are hard to stop once they get ahead, a CC-heavy AD bruiser like Vi or Pantheon, who can reliably focus down one target, is effective.
· The recent popularity of AD junglers is due to their mid-to-late game vision control and teamfight stability. If there's no champion to frontline in a standoff, teamfight difficulty sharply increases.
· When picking, consider these three points: 1) Is there a champion who can push into bushes first during a standoff? 2) Does the team have CC and initiation tools to focus down an enemy even if one gets fed? 3) Is the AD/AP ratio balanced, and is there enough damage?
· AD bruisers and tanks are 'utility junglers,' whose role is to set up plays for allied damage dealers to comfortably deal damage. They focus on helping laners grow rather than their own growth.
· AD/AP scaling champions are 'high-risk, high-reward' champions who can carry the game even if their team struggles, once they get on a growth trajectory. They are difficult but capable of solo carrying.
· It's important to first consider if your playstyle aligns with the champion's characteristics before making a pick.
03:01 - 04:01
2. ⚔️ The National Jungler Lee Sin: Pros, Cons, and Counter Strategies
· Lee Sin is a tricky champion who can go even against all junglers. If you play Lee Sin well, I recommend banning him among AD bruisers; if not, I recommend a permanent Lee Sin ban.
· Lee Sin Counter Picks:
· Lee Sin Playstyle:
· Finish your first camp and gank a lane where a kill opportunity is visible.
· After 3 camps, it's also good to invade the enemy jungle in the direction of your lane priority and fight the enemy jungler.
· Play with the mindset of empowering your laners rather than focusing solely on your own growth.
· How to Play Against Lee Sin:
· While Lee Sin is strong in early skirmishes, if you dodge his Sonic Wave (Q) once, you can trade health until his next cooldown, potentially turning around unfavorable matchups.
· Lee Sin players usually use Safeguard (W) or cast Q between abilities/auto-attacks, so practice dodging Q with movement during these timings.
· From Lee Sin's perspective, it's best to apply the slow from Tempest (E) and use the E animation to obscure the Q animation for a faster hit.
· Lee Sin Counter Picks:
| Category | Champion | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Interrupt Dashes | Taliyah, Poppy | Can interrupt Lee Sin's dashes. |
| Burst Damage | Vi, Pantheon, Rek'Sai | Can burst Lee Sin down when he dashes in with Q. |
· Lee Sin Playstyle:
· Finish your first camp and gank a lane where a kill opportunity is visible.
· After 3 camps, it's also good to invade the enemy jungle in the direction of your lane priority and fight the enemy jungler.
· Play with the mindset of empowering your laners rather than focusing solely on your own growth.
· How to Play Against Lee Sin:
· While Lee Sin is strong in early skirmishes, if you dodge his Sonic Wave (Q) once, you can trade health until his next cooldown, potentially turning around unfavorable matchups.
· Lee Sin players usually use Safeguard (W) or cast Q between abilities/auto-attacks, so practice dodging Q with movement during these timings.
· From Lee Sin's perspective, it's best to apply the slow from Tempest (E) and use the E animation to obscure the Q animation for a faster hit.
04:02 - 04:45
3. ⛏️ Rek'Sai: Maximizing Gank Efficiency Strategy
· Rek'Sai is weak in situations where she is kited.
· Rek'Sai Counter Picks:
· Rek'Sai Playstyle:
· Ganking after 3 camps is highly efficient. This is especially good in matchups like Top-Mid Jayce or when bot lane has good CC for fights.
· After a gank, circling behind a lane where the enemy has no Flash makes it easy to secure kills.
· Rek'Sai can fall off if she doesn't get kills, so creating a difference in lanes through ganks is paramount.
· How to Play Against Rek'Sai:
· If you carelessly take a hit or two when encountering her in the jungle, you'll be at a disadvantage. So, either commit to the fight, disengage without taking damage, or clearly decide your stance based on allied positions.
· Rek'Sai Counter Picks:
| Category | Champion | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Kiting | Kindred, Graves, Zyra | Maintain distance and kite effectively to neutralize Rek'Sai. |
| Airborne Nullification | Zac, Jarvan IV | Have abilities that can negate Rek'Sai's airborne. |
· Rek'Sai Playstyle:
· Ganking after 3 camps is highly efficient. This is especially good in matchups like Top-Mid Jayce or when bot lane has good CC for fights.
· After a gank, circling behind a lane where the enemy has no Flash makes it easy to secure kills.
· Rek'Sai can fall off if she doesn't get kills, so creating a difference in lanes through ganks is paramount.
· How to Play Against Rek'Sai:
· If you carelessly take a hit or two when encountering her in the jungle, you'll be at a disadvantage. So, either commit to the fight, disengage without taking damage, or clearly decide your stance based on allied positions.
04:46 - 05:56
4. 🕷️ Elise: Early Game Priority and Late Game Vision Play
· Elise Counter Picks:
· Good Picks for Elise to Play Against: Viego, Nidalee, and other squishy champions.
· Elise Playstyle:
· Elise has slow full clear speed but good skirmishing, so it's usually best to fight the enemy jungler after 3 camps or gank to secure kills.
· Afterward, continuously pressure lanes without Flash and focus on stacking Dark Harvest through counter-jungle kills rather than pure jungle farming.
· In the late game, it's important to sweep with Oracle Lens, hide in bushes where enemies might come, and pick off supports or junglers who come for vision with your allies.
· Utilize Spider Form (E) for tricky plays, such as using a full combo during a Dragon standoff then E-ing to escape towards the Scryer's Bloom from the Dragon pit, or E-ing to jungle monsters over walls to escape.
· How to Play Against Elise:
· Play safely and clear camps steadily, assuming you win if no early accidents happen.
· It's also good to full clear towards the side with lane priority to prevent her from invading.
· Ping frequently to prevent allies from getting ganked, and move with your support during mid-to-late game vision fights.
| Category | Champion | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoon Dodge | Jarvan IV, Rek'Sai, Nidalee | Champions who can negate Cocoon and move a long distance are good. |
· Good Picks for Elise to Play Against: Viego, Nidalee, and other squishy champions.
· Elise Playstyle:
· Elise has slow full clear speed but good skirmishing, so it's usually best to fight the enemy jungler after 3 camps or gank to secure kills.
· Afterward, continuously pressure lanes without Flash and focus on stacking Dark Harvest through counter-jungle kills rather than pure jungle farming.
· In the late game, it's important to sweep with Oracle Lens, hide in bushes where enemies might come, and pick off supports or junglers who come for vision with your allies.
· Utilize Spider Form (E) for tricky plays, such as using a full combo during a Dragon standoff then E-ing to escape towards the Scryer's Bloom from the Dragon pit, or E-ing to jungle monsters over walls to escape.
· How to Play Against Elise:
· Play safely and clear camps steadily, assuming you win if no early accidents happen.
· It's also good to full clear towards the side with lane priority to prevent her from invading.
· Ping frequently to prevent allies from getting ganked, and move with your support during mid-to-late game vision fights.
05:57 - 07:11
5. 🌪️ Xin Zhao: Early Skirmish Strength and Scaling Limitations
· Xin Zhao is good at ganking and skirmishing but has slow jungle clear speed and low mobility.
· Xin Zhao Counter Picks:
· Good Picks for Xin Zhao to Play Against: Ekko, Graves, Viego, and other champions who rely on early scaling (good for snowballing with invades).
· Xin Zhao Playstyle:
· After 3 camps, it's good to invade the enemy jungle to catch them when you have lane priority.
· If it's ambiguous, it's better to full clear and take one Scuttle Crab.
· Constantly look for gank opportunities or invade opportunities, leaving your jungle camps open for allies.
· His peak is around 1-2 items, and he starts to fall off around 3-4 items.
· In teamfights, his role is to airborne enemy damage dealers, airborne assassins diving allied damage dealers, or disrupt the enemy formation with his ultimate.
· How to Play Against Xin Zhao:
· Focus fire well. Even if he's low health, if he's not finished off, he can heal and turn the teamfight.
· His early skirmishing is very strong, so avoid 1v1 encounters.
· Always be careful as he can charge his 3rd attack by hitting minions.
· Xin Zhao Counter Picks:
| Category | Champion | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jungle Clear Speed | Karthus, Zyra | Pressure Xin Zhao with fast jungle clearing. |
| Kiting | Kindred, Graves | Champions good at kiting are preferred, as taking a hit or two can change the dynamic. |
· Good Picks for Xin Zhao to Play Against: Ekko, Graves, Viego, and other champions who rely on early scaling (good for snowballing with invades).
· Xin Zhao Playstyle:
· After 3 camps, it's good to invade the enemy jungle to catch them when you have lane priority.
· If it's ambiguous, it's better to full clear and take one Scuttle Crab.
· Constantly look for gank opportunities or invade opportunities, leaving your jungle camps open for allies.
· His peak is around 1-2 items, and he starts to fall off around 3-4 items.
· In teamfights, his role is to airborne enemy damage dealers, airborne assassins diving allied damage dealers, or disrupt the enemy formation with his ultimate.
· How to Play Against Xin Zhao:
· Focus fire well. Even if he's low health, if he's not finished off, he can heal and turn the teamfight.
· His early skirmishing is very strong, so avoid 1v1 encounters.
· Always be careful as he can charge his 3rd attack by hitting minions.
07:12 - 08:04
6. 💀 Karthus: Fast Jungle Clear and Ultimate Utilization
· Karthus has the advantage of fast jungle clearing and strong level 1 cheese.
· Karthus Playstyle:
· The best approach is to forcefully invade the enemy jungle and gank the opposite bot lane, or quickly full clear, reach level 4 before any lane, and then gank.
· Afterward, continuously clear camps as soon as they spawn and counter-jungle if the enemy jungler is ganking, to build a CS lead.
· His pathing is simple and difficulty is low, as you just need to quickly get core items with a gold lead and utilize his ultimate.
· Karthus Counter Picks:
· How to Play Against Karthus:
· The most important thing is to slow down Karthus's fast scaling.
· It's best to invade his level 1 cheese path or level 3 counter-jungle path to catch him.
· Building Zhonya's Hourglass or picking champions with abilities that can negate his ultimate is effective.
· Karthus Playstyle:
· The best approach is to forcefully invade the enemy jungle and gank the opposite bot lane, or quickly full clear, reach level 4 before any lane, and then gank.
· Afterward, continuously clear camps as soon as they spawn and counter-jungle if the enemy jungler is ganking, to build a CS lead.
· His pathing is simple and difficulty is low, as you just need to quickly get core items with a gold lead and utilize his ultimate.
· Karthus Counter Picks:
| Category | Champion | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Burst Damage | Xin Zhao, Vi, Rek'Sai (AD Bruisers), Fed Ekko, Graves | Can die instantly if caught. |
| Ultimate Dodge | Nidalee | Champions who can negate his ultimate are difficult to play against. |
· How to Play Against Karthus:
· The most important thing is to slow down Karthus's fast scaling.
· It's best to invade his level 1 cheese path or level 3 counter-jungle path to catch him.
· Building Zhonya's Hourglass or picking champions with abilities that can negate his ultimate is effective.
08:05 - 08:50
7. 🌙 Nocturne: Level 6 Ultimate Utilization and Low Elo Recommendation
· Nocturne has the advantage of strong early 1v1s and diverse ganking opportunities after his level 6 ultimate.
· Nocturne Counter Picks: Ranged damage dealer junglers with high late-game value and kiting potential, such as Graves and Kindred.
· Nocturne Playstyle:
· Full clear, or if the enemy is a passive jungler, 3-camp clear followed by an invade, or utilize a level 1 cheese path.
· Use his ultimate on lanes whenever it's off cooldown and clear camps.
· In the mid-game, continuously use his ultimate on isolated enemy ADCs in side lanes to gain advantages.
· He's an easy champion to play and gain advantages with, so he's highly recommended for low elo.
· How to Play Against Nocturne:
· Picking champions with strong late-game damage or good stats like Graves or Kindred makes the game favorable even if you go even in growth.
· In the mid-to-late game, if an allied ADC is alone in mid, Nocturne will naturally dive them, so you can catch him there.
· If Nocturne wastes his ultimate, immediately secure objectives and pressure the enemy.
· Nocturne Counter Picks: Ranged damage dealer junglers with high late-game value and kiting potential, such as Graves and Kindred.
· Nocturne Playstyle:
· Full clear, or if the enemy is a passive jungler, 3-camp clear followed by an invade, or utilize a level 1 cheese path.
· Use his ultimate on lanes whenever it's off cooldown and clear camps.
· In the mid-game, continuously use his ultimate on isolated enemy ADCs in side lanes to gain advantages.
· He's an easy champion to play and gain advantages with, so he's highly recommended for low elo.
· How to Play Against Nocturne:
· Picking champions with strong late-game damage or good stats like Graves or Kindred makes the game favorable even if you go even in growth.
· In the mid-to-late game, if an allied ADC is alone in mid, Nocturne will naturally dive them, so you can catch him there.
· If Nocturne wastes his ultimate, immediately secure objectives and pressure the enemy.
08:51 - 09:22
8. 🔫 Graves: Scaling-Based Carry Jungler
· Graves can carry if he goes for a level 1 cheese and shuts down the enemy jungler.
· If the opportunity doesn't arise, even a standard full clear and kill participation can lead to a very high late-game ceiling.
· It's important to constantly look for kill opportunities and timings to steal enemy jungle camps throughout the game.
· Ultimately, he's a champion who thrives on a CS lead over the enemy jungler and needs to get on a growth trajectory to carry.
· Graves Counter Picks: AD CC bruisers like Pantheon, Vi, Fiddlesticks, and Rek'Sai, who can focus him down in a teamfight and prevent him from even auto-attacking, even if he's fed.
· If the opportunity doesn't arise, even a standard full clear and kill participation can lead to a very high late-game ceiling.
· It's important to constantly look for kill opportunities and timings to steal enemy jungle camps throughout the game.
· Ultimately, he's a champion who thrives on a CS lead over the enemy jungler and needs to get on a growth trajectory to carry.
· Graves Counter Picks: AD CC bruisers like Pantheon, Vi, Fiddlesticks, and Rek'Sai, who can focus him down in a teamfight and prevent him from even auto-attacking, even if he's fed.
09:23 - 09:55
9. 🛡️ Tank Junglers (Sejuani, Skarner, Malphite, Mundo): Team Comp Supplementation
· Tank Jungler Pick Conditions:
· Should only be picked when your team has only damage dealers and a utility support, and a tank is deemed necessary.
· Tank Jungler Playstyle:
· You must be a 'tool.' While you need to clear jungle well to prevent the enemy jungler from getting too far ahead, your growth should be secondary to your team's growth.
· Full clear, gank if an opportunity arises, otherwise, continue full clearing and consistently empower the bot lane.
· How to Play Against Tank Junglers:
· Tank junglers are surprisingly strong early, so don't invade too recklessly; instead, invade based on lane priority.
· Picking champions like Aatrox or Zac can harass them all day long.
· Should only be picked when your team has only damage dealers and a utility support, and a tank is deemed necessary.
· Tank Jungler Playstyle:
· You must be a 'tool.' While you need to clear jungle well to prevent the enemy jungler from getting too far ahead, your growth should be secondary to your team's growth.
· Full clear, gank if an opportunity arises, otherwise, continue full clearing and consistently empower the bot lane.
· How to Play Against Tank Junglers:
· Tank junglers are surprisingly strong early, so don't invade too recklessly; instead, invade based on lane priority.
· Picking champions like Aatrox or Zac can harass them all day long.
09:56 - 10:35
10. 👑 Jarvan IV: Targeting Immobile Champions
· Jarvan IV Pick Conditions:
· Extremely effective when the enemy team has many immobile champions.
· Can become useless if the enemy team has many champions with mobility.
· Jarvan IV Playstyle:
· You can adopt an aggressive, 'predatory' pathing. If you have lane priority, 3-camp clear followed by an invade; otherwise, full clear.
· Afterward, continuously gank lanes without Flash and use your ultimate on immobile champions for guaranteed kills.
· Jarvan IV Weaknesses:
· If he dives in and gets instantly melted, he falls off completely.
· Weak against compositions with a lot of CC, and how well you manage aggro determines your Jarvan IV mastery.
· Jarvan IV Counter Picks: Poppy or Taliyah, who can interrupt his EQ combo, are recommended.
· How to Play Against Jarvan IV:
· Once you create a level lead, Jarvan becomes powerless. Gank lanes and clear his jungle camps to create a level and growth advantage.
· If you go even in growth, focus fire on Jarvan first when he dives your allied damage dealers to shut him down.
· Extremely effective when the enemy team has many immobile champions.
· Can become useless if the enemy team has many champions with mobility.
· Jarvan IV Playstyle:
· You can adopt an aggressive, 'predatory' pathing. If you have lane priority, 3-camp clear followed by an invade; otherwise, full clear.
· Afterward, continuously gank lanes without Flash and use your ultimate on immobile champions for guaranteed kills.
· Jarvan IV Weaknesses:
· If he dives in and gets instantly melted, he falls off completely.
· Weak against compositions with a lot of CC, and how well you manage aggro determines your Jarvan IV mastery.
· Jarvan IV Counter Picks: Poppy or Taliyah, who can interrupt his EQ combo, are recommended.
· How to Play Against Jarvan IV:
· Once you create a level lead, Jarvan becomes powerless. Gank lanes and clear his jungle camps to create a level and growth advantage.
· If you go even in growth, focus fire on Jarvan first when he dives your allied damage dealers to shut him down.
10:36 - 11:22
11. 🔮 Sylas: Master of Ultimate Utilization
· Sylas Pick Conditions:
· Still a viable pick when the enemy team has many champions with good ultimates (e.g., Rakan, Swain, Malphite, Hecarim, Vi, Diana, Ornn, Nautilus, Sivir, Ekko).
· Can also solo carry.
· Sylas Playstyle:
· He is weak before level 3, so it's best to reach level 3 before making moves.
· His jungle clear is slow, so it's important to 3-camp clear and then invade or look for gank opportunities to reach level 4.
· If you picked him because of good enemy ultimates, his late-game value is good anyway, so you can play slowly. Getting kills is even better.
· Sylas Weaknesses:
· He needs to fight head-on but is weak against AD bruisers in the early game.
· Also struggles against fast-clearing junglers like Karthus or Zyra.
· How to Play Against Sylas:
· If your team's ultimates are bad, Sylas will naturally fall off.
· He becomes powerless if you dodge his second E ability. Kiting him at a moderate distance or focusing him with allies when he dashes in with E makes him easy to catch.
· Still a viable pick when the enemy team has many champions with good ultimates (e.g., Rakan, Swain, Malphite, Hecarim, Vi, Diana, Ornn, Nautilus, Sivir, Ekko).
· Can also solo carry.
· Sylas Playstyle:
· He is weak before level 3, so it's best to reach level 3 before making moves.
· His jungle clear is slow, so it's important to 3-camp clear and then invade or look for gank opportunities to reach level 4.
· If you picked him because of good enemy ultimates, his late-game value is good anyway, so you can play slowly. Getting kills is even better.
· Sylas Weaknesses:
· He needs to fight head-on but is weak against AD bruisers in the early game.
· Also struggles against fast-clearing junglers like Karthus or Zyra.
· How to Play Against Sylas:
· If your team's ultimates are bad, Sylas will naturally fall off.
· He becomes powerless if you dodge his second E ability. Kiting him at a moderate distance or focusing him with allies when he dashes in with E makes him easy to catch.
11:23 - 11:55
12. 🔪 Assassin Junglers (Jayce, Qiyana, Kha'Zix): Growth-Based Carry
· Assassin Jungler Playstyle:
· A smooth full clear and securing Scuttle Crabs for the first start is crucial. Getting kills is even better.
· Rather than abandoning all camps to gank, clearing camps while ganking, or clearing enemy jungle camps on the opposite side if an allied laner gets ganked, can create carry opportunities.
· In the mid-to-late game, you need to pick off isolated enemies from critical positions or in side lanes to further accelerate your growth and overwhelm the enemy with a gold lead.
· How to Play Against Assassin Junglers:
· If you fail to stop assassin champions from scaling, they will struggle in teamfights if focused.
· Initiating teamfights by 'delivering' them with Lee Sin or targeting them with Vi's or Pantheon's 3rd W attack is effective.
· A smooth full clear and securing Scuttle Crabs for the first start is crucial. Getting kills is even better.
· Rather than abandoning all camps to gank, clearing camps while ganking, or clearing enemy jungle camps on the opposite side if an allied laner gets ganked, can create carry opportunities.
· In the mid-to-late game, you need to pick off isolated enemies from critical positions or in side lanes to further accelerate your growth and overwhelm the enemy with a gold lead.
· How to Play Against Assassin Junglers:
· If you fail to stop assassin champions from scaling, they will struggle in teamfights if focused.
· Initiating teamfights by 'delivering' them with Lee Sin or targeting them with Vi's or Pantheon's 3rd W attack is effective.
11:56 - 12:42
13. 🌸 Lillia: AP Scaling Jungler Playstyle
· AP scaling champions like Lillia have better value as the game progresses into the mid-to-late game.
· Lillia Weaknesses:
· Weak against strong early-game champions or compositions with many reliable CC abilities.
· Lillia Playstyle:
· Safely full clear in the early game without incidents and secure kills.
· If you have mid lane priority, consistently controlling enemy jungle camps to gain a significant growth advantage can set up a carry game.
· However, in solo queue, early game incidents are common, so AP scaling champions are generally not recommended.
· Even if you get a kill from a gank, you must not allow the enemy to clear 3 of your camps. Always check if you've cleared 3 camps on the opposite side before ganking.
· Lillia Weaknesses:
· Weak against strong early-game champions or compositions with many reliable CC abilities.
· Lillia Playstyle:
· Safely full clear in the early game without incidents and secure kills.
· If you have mid lane priority, consistently controlling enemy jungle camps to gain a significant growth advantage can set up a carry game.
· However, in solo queue, early game incidents are common, so AP scaling champions are generally not recommended.
· Even if you get a kill from a gank, you must not allow the enemy to clear 3 of your camps. Always check if you've cleared 3 camps on the opposite side before ganking.