This underrated LoL jungle champion might be Season 14's hidden powerhouse

This underrated LoL jungle champion might be Season 14's hidden powerhouse

By Marcus Chen

February 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM

DWG Nidalee League of Legends skin

DWG Nidalee League of Legends skin

A League player has discovered an optimized three-minute full jungle clear route for Nidalee, potentially making her one of the strongest jungle picks in the current meta.

Man with headphones in gaming setup

Man with headphones in gaming setup

After thousands of attempts and extensive research into map hitboxes, the player developed a precise clearing path: Raptors → Krugs → Red Brambleback → Wolves → Blue Sentinel → Gromp. This route requires only the Scorchclaw Pup starter item.

Nidalee, spear-wielding jungle huntress

Nidalee, spear-wielding jungle huntress

Key benefits of this clear:

  • Enables early ganks (around 3 minutes)
  • Allows counter-jungling opportunities
  • Provides time to secure Rift Scuttler
  • Positions for Voidgrubs spawning at 5 minutes

Current competitive status:

  • Top 5 jungler in LCK Cup with highest KDA
  • 6.5 KDA in LPL 2025 split one
  • Underutilized in Western regions
  • Emerging as a potential sleeper OP pick

Pro tip: Study Kim "Canyon" Geon-bu's Nidalee gameplay for optimal mechanical execution. The champion's high skill ceiling, centered around landing crucial spears, makes her particularly effective in experienced hands.

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