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How to Play HecarimJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Hecarim Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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WarpathPRampageQSpirit of DreadWDevastating ChargeEOnslaught of ShadowsR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchC#48of 62 Jungle champions
Win rate51.3%vs 51.8% role avg
Pick rate4.3%17th most picked Jungle
Ban rate3.2%

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Hecarim Jungle Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (4.3% pick rate, 49.9% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

49.9% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Stormraider's SurgeKEYSTONE
Nimbus Cloak
Celerity
Waterwalking
PrecisionSECONDARY
Triumph
Legend: Haste
SHARDS

Summoner spells

GhostGhostSmiteSmite

Skill order

RampageQSpirit of DreadWDevastating ChargeEMax Q first
Rampage13579
Spirit of Dread28101213
Devastating Charge41415
Onslaught of Shadows611

Item build

4.3% pick
StartingGustwalker HatchlingGustwalker Hatchling
Core buildSpear of ShojinSpear of ShojinBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalSpear of ShojinSpear of ShojinDeath's DanceDeath's DanceBlack CleaverBlack CleaverEndless HungerEndless HungerVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordMaw of MalmortiusMaw of Malmortius

Hecarim Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Hecarim holds a 51.3% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.14, 0.5 points below the Jungle role average of 51.8%. That is the 48th highest win rate of 62 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 4.3% pick rate (17th most played in the role) and a 3.2% ban rate, Hecarim rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Hecarim Jungle slipped from B to C tier in Patch 26.14. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At C tier, Hecarim is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Hecarim Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Sylas (46.8% win rate for Hecarim) and Kayn (48.1% win rate for Hecarim): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Naafiri (55.1%) and Nocturne (51.0%) are the matchups to look for, where Hecarim wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Hecarim good in Patch 26.14?

Hecarim is C tier Jungle in Patch 26.14 with a 51.3% win rate, 4.3% pick rate, and 3.2% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Hecarim Jungle after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Hecarim Jungle?

The best Hecarim Jungle build in Patch 26.14 uses Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance with the Stormraider's Surge keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Hecarim Jungle is C tier with 51.3% win rate this patch.

Who counters Hecarim?

Champions that counter Hecarim in Patch 26.14 include Sylas (46.8% Hecarim win rate), Kayn (48.1% Hecarim win rate), JarvanIV (48.5% Hecarim win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Hecarim?

To climb with Hecarim Jungle in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Teamfighting, Tracking spells, and Tracking tempo. Teamfighting: : Teamfighting as a concept might sound quite simple, yet it requires delicate approach every time. Tracking spells: Summoner spells, like flash, are the most universal, yet the most valuable asset any champion has.