PATCH 26.17 · RANKED SOLO · EMERALD+ · JUNGLE

Jungle Tier List(Patch 26.17)

The strongest jungle champions, ranked by real performance in millions of ranked games. Pick what actually wins, then learn to play it.

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#1S+Rammus55.1%WIN RATE#2S+Warwick54.1%WIN RATE#3SIvern53.7%WIN RATE

The best Jungle champions in Patch 26.17 are Rammus, Warwick, and Wukong (S+ tier).

#TierBest against
S+S+ TIER3 champions
1RammusS+55.1%2.0%3.8%ViegoMaster YiBriarNo tier change
2WarwickS+54.1%3.1%1.8%ViegoLee SinSylasNo tier change
3WukongS+53.4%6.2%3.1%ViegoGravesJarvan IVNo tier change
SS TIER6 champions
4IvernS53.7%1.3%0.4%HecarimViegoGravesNo tier change
5Cho'GathS53.6%2.5%1.1%ViegoTalonHecarimNo tier change
6FiddlesticksS53.4%2.4%1.4%GravesViegoKaynNo tier change
7ShyvanaS53.1%5.4%5.2%HecarimViegoGravesNo tier change
8BriarS53.0%4.6%9.1%SylasLee SinKaynNo tier change
9NocturneS53.0%6.2%13.4%KaynGravesLee SinNo tier change
AA TIER12 champions
10EvelynnA53.4%2.4%2.0%ViegoGravesLee SinNo tier change
11SejuaniA53.3%2.0%0.2%Lee SinGravesViegoNo tier change
12UdyrA53.3%2.2%1.1%HecarimShyvanaViegoNo tier change
13Rek'SaiA53.1%1.5%0.7%ViJarvan IVTalonNo tier change
14ZyraA53.0%1.4%2.4%GravesWukongSylasNo tier change
15DariusA52.7%0.8%12.9%GravesViegoKaynNo tier change
16ZacA52.7%3.1%1.2%Lee SinGravesSylasNo tier change
17LilliaA52.6%3.2%1.9%ShyvanaLee SinSylasTier up since last patch
18ShacoA52.6%4.5%17.4%SylasLee SinNo tier change
19TalonA52.5%6.2%9.0%ViegoKha'ZixGravesNo tier change
20KaynA52.5%7.0%5.3%SylasViegoGravesNo tier change
21SylasA52.4%7.7%17.1%HecarimViViegoNo tier change
BB TIER18 champions
22TrundleB52.9%1.1%0.5%HecarimViegoLee SinNo tier change
23TaliyahB52.9%0.9%0.3%GravesWukongLee SinNo tier change
24AmumuB52.7%2.0%1.0%ViegoGravesShyvanaTier down since last patch
25Nunu & WillumpB52.7%1.9%0.4%KaynGravesHecarimNo tier change
26MaokaiB52.6%0.7%0.2%KaynViegoWukongNo tier change
27GragasB52.4%0.8%0.6%HecarimGravesLee SinNo tier change
28GwenB52.4%1.1%4.0%WukongNocturneGravesNo tier change
29NidaleeB52.4%3.1%2.0%ViegoGravesSylasNo tier change
30Bel'VethB52.3%3.2%6.3%SylasGravesKaynNo tier change
31QuinnB52.2%1.4%0.9%NocturneViegoKha'ZixNo tier change
32EkkoB52.1%4.0%1.5%ViegoLee SinKaynNo tier change
33EliseB52.0%1.9%1.0%SylasViegoKaynNo tier change
34FizzB51.9%0.8%7.5%ViegoGravesSylasNo tier change
35AatroxB51.8%1.2%7.2%Lee SinViegoSylasNo tier change
36JaxB51.7%1.8%9.8%Master YiViegoSylasNo tier change
37NaafiriB51.3%3.8%13.9%Kha'ZixLee SinGravesNo tier change
38GravesB51.1%10.5%14.7%Jarvan IVNo tier change
39Lee SinB50.9%13.5%16.8%Kha'ZixViegoGravesNo tier change
CC TIER15 champions
40SkarnerC51.8%1.2%0.2%GravesHecarimSylasNo tier change
41TeemoC51.6%0.6%6.9%ViegoSylasNo tier change
42PoppyC51.4%0.5%4.7%GravesSylasViNo tier change
43MalphiteC51.2%0.7%15.1%ViegoGravesWukongNo tier change
44HecarimC51.2%5.4%6.0%ViegoKha'ZixTalonNo tier change
45Master YiC51.1%5.1%11.4%NocturneGravesKaynNo tier change
46Jarvan IVC51.1%5.7%1.2%ViKaynNo tier change
47Kha'ZixC51.1%5.7%3.1%ViegoGravesSylasNo tier change
48KindredC51.0%2.2%1.6%Jarvan IVKaynSylasNo tier change
49KarthusC50.9%1.3%0.8%NocturneTalonKha'ZixNo tier change
50ViC50.9%5.2%1.9%ViegoLee SinNo tier change
51Xin ZhaoC50.9%2.6%0.7%Jarvan IVViegoGravesNo tier change
52DianaC50.9%2.9%3.3%HecarimGravesLee SinNo tier change
53VolibearC50.8%1.1%1.2%ShyvanaBriarNo tier change
54ViegoC50.3%8.9%7.8%GravesNo tier change
DD TIER7 champions
55AmbessaD50.2%0.9%4.8%ViegoJarvan IVGravesNo tier change
56QiyanaD50.1%4.7%6.1%ViegoGravesJarvan IVNo tier change
57RengarD50.0%3.8%6.3%Kha'ZixTalonViegoNo tier change
58JayceD49.6%1.9%5.6%ViegoLee SinNo tier change
59ZedD49.1%2.6%24.3%No tier change
60PantheonD48.9%0.9%2.5%SylasGravesNo tier change
61LockeD46.8%0.8%32.3%Kha'ZixNo tier change

Jungle tier list for Patch 26.17: 61 champion-role entries from Emerald+ ranked data.

Knowing what to pick is 10% of climbing.

The other 90% is decisions. Train the macro patterns behind these win rates with daily puzzles from Challenger coaches.

Updated Sep 5, 2026 for Patch 26.17 · 173 champions, 100% multi-source coverage · We provide the most objective data by comparing and analyzing high quality sources: u.gg and op.gg

Top picks this patch

Patch 26.17 Jungle summary. S+ tier: Rammus, Warwick, Wukong. S tier: Nocturne, Cho'Gath, Ivern, Briar, Shyvana, Fiddlesticks. A tier: Evelynn, Shaco, Udyr, Sejuani, Sylas, Rek'Sai, Talon, Zyra, Kayn, Darius, Lillia, Zac. B tier: Trundle, Amumu, Nunu & Willump, Taliyah, Bel'Veth, Nidalee, Maokai, Gwen, Ekko, Gragas, Quinn, Jax, Elise, Graves, Naafiri, Fizz, Lee Sin, Aatrox. C tier: Master Yi, Skarner, Teemo, Hecarim, Malphite, Kha'Zix, Jarvan IV, Poppy, Vi, Kindred, Diana, Xin Zhao, Viego, Karthus, Volibear. D tier: Qiyana, Rengar, Ambessa, Zed, Jayce, Pantheon, Locke. Top entry stats: Rammus Jungle: 55.1% win rate, 2.0% pick rate, S+ tier. Nocturne Jungle: 53.0% win rate, 6.2% pick rate, S tier. Evelynn Jungle: 53.4% win rate, 2.4% pick rate, A tier.

Patch 26.17 meta overview

The Jungle meta in Patch 26.17 is headlined by Rammus (S+ tier, 55.1% win rate, 2.0% pick rate), Warwick (S+ tier, 54.1% win rate, 3.1% pick rate), Wukong (S+ tier, 53.4% win rate, 6.2% pick rate). Each links to a full build page with runes, items, skill order, and counters for the current patch.

Compared to the previous data merge, the biggest Jungle risers are Lillia Jungle (B to A); the biggest fallers are Amumu Jungle (A to B). Tier movement usually follows direct balance changes or shifts in popular Jungle matchups.

In draft, Locke is the most ban-worthy Jungle pick at a 32.3% ban rate. If your main is high on the ban list, keep a second Jungle comfort pick from the S or A tier rows above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jungle champion in Patch 26.17?

The strongest Jungle picks in Patch 26.17 are Rammus, Warwick, Wukong, Nocturne, and Cho'Gath, based on MOBA Trainer tier scoring from Emerald+ ranked data merged across u.gg and op.gg. Stats were refreshed on September 5, 2026 for Patch 26.17. Champions are scored with a composite formula using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role, then bucketed into S+ through D tiers. MOBA Trainer cross-validates u.gg and op.gg, applies tier scoring, and updates this Jungle tier list after each patch. Each row links to a Jungle build page with runes, items, and counters for Patch 26.17.

How is the Jungle tier list ranked for Patch 26.17?

Champions are scored with a composite tier formula using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate, then bucketed into S+ through D tiers within the Jungle role.