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How to Play MonkeykingJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Monkeyking Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Stone SkinPCrushing BlowQWarrior TricksterWNimbus StrikeECycloneR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchA#14of 58 Jungle champions
Win rate52.4%vs 51.0% role avg
Pick rate6.3%9th most picked Jungle
Ban rate5.7%

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Monkeyking Jungle Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (6.5% pick rate, 51.6% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.6% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Crushing BlowQNimbus StrikeEWarrior TricksterWMax Q first
Crushing Blow24579
Warrior Trickster31415
Nimbus Strike18101213
Cyclone611

Item build

6.5% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildTrinity ForceTrinity ForceBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalTrinity ForceTrinity ForceBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's DanceGuardian AngelGuardian AngelSundered SkySundered SkyMaw of MalmortiusMaw of Malmortius

Monkeyking Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Monkeyking holds a 52.4% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.21, 1.3 points above the Jungle role average of 51.0%. That is the 14th highest win rate of 58 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 6.3% pick rate (9th most played in the role) and a 5.7% ban rate, Monkeyking gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Monkeyking Jungle slipped from S+ to A tier in Patch 26.21. 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 A tier, Monkeyking is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Monkeyking Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Talon (42.0% win rate for Monkeyking) and JarvanIV (52.1% win rate for Monkeyking): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Viego (62.5%) and Graves (55.0%) are the matchups to look for, where Monkeyking wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkeyking good in Patch 26.21?

Monkeyking is A tier Jungle in Patch 26.21 with a 52.4% win rate, 6.3% pick rate, and 5.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Monkeyking Jungle after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Monkeyking Jungle?

The best Monkeyking Jungle build in Patch 26.21 uses Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Monkeyking Jungle is A tier with 52.4% win rate this patch.

Who counters Monkeyking?

Champions that counter Monkeyking in Patch 26.21 include Talon (42.0% Monkeyking 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 Monkeyking?

To climb with Monkeyking Jungle in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Contesting mid push, Contesting vision, and Teamfighting. Contesting mid push: Getting mid push is the first step in the majority of mid and late game macro sequences. Contesting vision: Denying enemy wards and placing vision of your own is a crucial part of macro gameplay.