PATCH 26.21 · RANKED SOLO · EMERALD+ · JUNGLE

Jungle Tier List(Patch 26.21)

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+Skarner55.9%WIN RATE#2S+Fiddlesticks54.6%WIN RATE#3SDarius54.2%WIN RATE

The best Jungle champions in Patch 26.21 are Skarner (S+ tier), Fiddlesticks (S+ tier), and Shaco (S tier).

#TierBest against
S+S+ TIER2 champions
1SkarnerS+55.9%0.9%0.2%Lee SinTier up since last patch
2FiddlesticksS+54.6%1.6%0.9%GravesKha'ZixViegoTier up since last patch
SS TIER6 champions
3DariusS54.2%0.9%10.6%KaynGravesViegoTier up since last patch
4ShacoS53.8%3.7%18.6%QiyanaKaynGravesTier up since last patch
5LilliaS53.7%5.4%4.8%ViegoSylasHecarimNo tier change
6ZyraS53.4%2.4%3.6%Kha'ZixLee SinGravesTier up since last patch
7AatroxS53.2%1.1%8.2%Lee SinTier up since last patch
8ShyvanaS53.1%3.0%3.1%Cho'GathKaynGravesNo tier change
AA TIER12 champions
9TrundleA53.4%0.7%0.3%HecarimViegoRammusTier up since last patch
10SejuaniA52.6%2.3%0.2%GravesSylasLee SinTier down since last patch
11EliseA52.5%3.2%3.2%QiyanaJarvan IVLee SinTier up since last patch
12ZacA52.5%2.6%1.1%Lee SinSylasLilliaNo tier change
13Cho'GathA52.4%5.4%7.2%Jarvan IVGravesLee SinTier down since last patch
14WukongA52.4%6.3%5.7%ViegoGravesLee SinTier down since last patch
15AmumuA52.3%1.7%0.8%GravesViegoLee SinNo tier change
16SylasA52.2%7.4%20.6%Lee SinViegoQiyanaTier up since last patch
17TaliyahA52.1%2.1%0.7%QiyanaLee SinTier up since last patch
18Master YiA52.1%6.2%12.2%RammusLee SinKaynTier down since last patch
19EvelynnA52.0%2.5%2.0%GravesViegoHecarimNo tier change
20BriarA51.8%3.8%6.2%KaynLee SinKha'ZixTier down since last patch
BB TIER17 champions
21Rek'SaiB52.1%1.4%0.7%Lee SinTier down since last patch
22GwenB51.8%0.7%1.6%SylasQiyanaLee SinNo tier change
23Xin ZhaoB51.8%4.0%0.8%GravesJarvan IVSylasTier up since last patch
24Bel'VethB51.7%2.0%3.0%Lee SinKha'ZixTier down since last patch
25Kha'ZixB51.7%7.3%4.3%GravesViegoKaynTier up since last patch
26RammusB51.6%1.6%3.4%Tier down since last patch
27NidaleeB51.5%3.7%3.8%QiyanaLee SinKha'ZixNo tier change
28EkkoB51.5%3.9%2.0%KaynQiyanaViegoNo tier change
29QuinnB51.5%1.2%0.6%Kha'ZixLee SinKaynNo tier change
30WarwickB51.4%2.6%1.3%GravesSylasTier down since last patch
31IvernB51.4%0.9%0.3%GravesKaynViegoTier down since last patch
32KindredB51.2%3.1%2.4%Lee SinKha'ZixJarvan IVNo tier change
33Jarvan IVB51.2%6.9%1.4%ViegoKha'ZixLee SinTier up since last patch
34NaafiriB51.1%3.3%10.1%QiyanaGravesLee SinTier up since last patch
35RengarB50.6%3.3%5.6%ViegoQiyanaKha'ZixTier up since last patch
36KarthusB50.5%1.4%1.1%Lee SinTier up since last patch
37HecarimB50.3%5.5%6.3%QiyanaGravesSylasTier up since last patch
CC TIER15 champions
38AmbessaC50.4%0.7%4.5%Tier up since last patch
39FizzC50.1%0.8%5.9%GravesViegoQiyanaNo tier change
40VolibearC50.1%0.8%1.8%ViegoLee SinSylasNo tier change
41KaynC50.0%6.3%3.3%TalonViegoLee SinTier down since last patch
42MalphiteC49.9%1.0%18.0%GravesViegoKaynNo tier change
43ViegoC49.8%7.9%5.4%HecarimNo tier change
44GravesC49.7%9.6%11.7%Jarvan IVQiyanaLee SinTier down since last patch
45UdyrC49.7%1.4%0.6%GravesViegoLee SinTier down since last patch
46NocturneC49.5%3.8%9.2%GravesLee SinKha'ZixNo tier change
47TalonC49.3%5.7%9.5%WukongViegoGravesTier down since last patch
48DianaC49.2%3.1%2.9%Kha'ZixTier down since last patch
49ViC49.2%4.5%1.6%ViegoJarvan IVQiyanaNo tier change
50ZedC48.4%2.9%22.4%KaynGravesTier up since last patch
51Lee SinC48.2%15.5%22.8%ViegoViTier down since last patch
52QiyanaC48.2%6.7%15.8%TalonLee SinKha'ZixNo tier change
DD TIER6 champions
53Nunu & WillumpD48.7%2.0%0.6%Tier down since last patch
54PantheonD48.2%1.0%4.6%SylasNo tier change
55JaxD47.8%0.8%10.1%BriarViegoMaster YiTier down since last patch
56JayceD47.5%2.6%10.1%SylasHecarimNo tier change
57GragasD47.5%0.6%0.6%SylasQiyanaViegoTier down since last patch
58LockeD44.8%0.8%33.5%GravesNo tier change

Jungle tier list for Patch 26.21: 58 champion-role entries from Emerald+ ranked data.

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Updated Oct 21, 2026 for Patch 26.21 · 173 champions, 91% 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 26.21 Jungle summary. S+ tier: Skarner, Fiddlesticks. S tier: Shaco, Darius, Lillia, Zyra, Aatrox, Shyvana. A tier: Sylas, Trundle, Cho'Gath, Wukong, Elise, Master Yi, Sejuani, Zac, Amumu, Taliyah, Evelynn, Briar. B tier: Kha'Zix, Rek'Sai, Xin Zhao, Bel'Veth, Nidalee, Rammus, Ekko, Gwen, Naafiri, Jarvan IV, Warwick, Kindred, Quinn, Ivern, Rengar, Hecarim, Karthus. C tier: Graves, Kayn, Ambessa, Viego, Malphite, Fizz, Nocturne, Volibear, Talon, Udyr, Vi, Lee Sin, Diana, Zed, Qiyana. D tier: Nunu & Willump, Pantheon, Jax, Jayce, Gragas, Locke. Top entry stats: Skarner Jungle: 55.9% win rate, 0.9% pick rate, S+ tier. Shaco Jungle: 53.8% win rate, 3.7% pick rate, S tier. Sylas Jungle: 52.2% win rate, 7.4% pick rate, A tier.

Patch 26.21 meta overview

The Jungle meta in Patch 26.21 is headlined by Skarner (S+ tier, 55.9% win rate, 0.9% pick rate), Fiddlesticks (S+ tier, 54.6% win rate, 1.6% pick rate), Shaco (S tier, 53.8% win rate, 3.7% 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 Skarner Jungle (B to S+), Rengar Jungle (D to B), Fiddlesticks Jungle (A to S+); the biggest fallers are Warwick Jungle (S+ to B), Rammus Jungle (S+ to B), Wukong Jungle (S+ to A). 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 33.5% 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 26.21?

The strongest Jungle picks in Patch 26.21 are Skarner, Fiddlesticks, Shaco, Darius, and Lillia, based on MOBA Trainer tier scoring from Emerald+ ranked data merged across u.gg and op.gg. Stats were refreshed on October 21, 2026 for Patch 26.21. 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 26.21.

How is the Jungle tier list ranked for Patch 26.21?

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.