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Patch 25.05 brings major shifts in the jungle meta, with Darius leading the OP tier, while low Elo favorites Warwick, Volibear, and Amumu continue to dominate.

The jungle role is heavily influenced by early-game pressure, clear speed, and scaling, making champions like Diana, Master Yi, and Darius top ban priorities this patch. Let’s break down the full jungle tier list and the best picks for solo queue climbing in Patch 25.05.

🔹 Biggest Jungle Meta Changes in Patch 25.05

✅ Stronger Picks This Patch

🔺 Darius (OP-Tier) – A menace in jungle fights, high sustain, and devastating teamfight presence.
🔺 Diana (S-Tier) – One of the best AP junglers, insane burst damage, and objective control.
🔺 Master Yi (S-Tier, High Ban Rate) – Extremely dangerous when fed, strong against lower-coordination teams.

❌ Weaker Champions or Harder to Play This Patch

🔻 Skarner (C-Tier) – Pro play value, but weak in solo queue.
🔻 Maokai (C-Tier) – Still struggles after repeated nerfs, overshadowed by better tank junglers.
🔻 Gragas (C-Tier) – Lacks consistency in the jungle compared to lane roles.

These changes emphasize aggressive early-game junglers, duelists, and scaling carries.

🔹 Jungle Tier List for Patch 25.05

Here’s the full jungle tier list, including best bans, strongest low Elo picks, and meta-defining champions.

TierChampions
OPDarius
Low Elo OPWarwick, Volibear, Amumu
Best BansDiana, Master Yi, Darius
S TierDiana, Yorick, Gwen, Warwick, Fiddlesticks, Nunu & Willump, Jarvan IV, Xin Zhao, Kayn (Darkin), Amumu, Nocturne, Master Yi
A TierElise, Viego, Hecarim, Briar, Graves, Udyr, Bel’Veth, Taliyah, Rammus, Shyvana, Trundle, Rek’Sai, Lee Sin, Kayn (Shadow Assassin), Zyra, Ivern, Poppy, Ekko, Kindred, Wukong, Pantheon, Volibear
B TierTalon, Zac, Shaco, Nidalee, Vi, Olaf, Evelynn, Zed, Jax, Rumble, Lillia, Qiyana, Karthus, Teemo, Kha’Zix
C TierSkarner, Sylas, Maokai, Gragas, Sejuani, Brand, Ambessa, Rengar

🔹 Best Jungle Picks for Solo Queue in Patch 25.05

Looking for the best junglers to climb this patch? Here are some of the strongest champions in the meta right now.

1. Darius (OP-Tier, Best Jungle Bruiser)

Darius is an absolute menace in the jungle, bringing high sustain, strong dueling, and insane teamfight resets.

✅ One of the strongest 1v1 champions in the game.
✅ Excels in extended fights due to Hemorrhage passive.
✅ Ult (Noxian Guillotine) resets make him a teamfight nightmare.

🔻 Struggles against mobile junglers that can kite him.

2. Warwick (Low Elo OP, Best Beginner-Friendly Jungler)

Warwick is one of the easiest and most effective jungle picks, thriving in low Elo games due to his sustain and dueling power.

✅ Incredible sustain and easy jungle clears.
✅ Best-in-class dueling potential at all stages.
✅ Ult (Infinite Duress) provides perfect lockdown for picks.

🔻 Weak if behind – struggles in high-Elo games where players track his early clears.

3. Diana (S-Tier, Best AP Jungle Carry)

Diana remains one of the best AP junglers, boasting strong burst damage, good sustain, and excellent teamfight impact.

✅ Fast clear speed and strong objective control.
✅ Ult (Moonfall) is one of the best AoE engage tools.
✅ Great synergy with AP-heavy team comps.

🔻 Vulnerable to early-game invades if pathing is predictable.

4. Amumu (Low Elo OP, Best Engage Tank Jungler)

Amumu is one of the best low Elo jungle picks, thanks to his easy engage tools and strong teamfight presence.

✅ Simple and effective engage with Q and R.
✅ Insane AoE lockdown in fights.
✅ Scales well into the mid-to-late game.

🔻 Weak early game if enemy junglers invade aggressively.

5. Master Yi (S-Tier, High Risk/High Reward Carry)

Master Yi is a dominant solo queue pick, capable of hard carrying games if given enough gold and items.

✅ One of the best scaling junglers in the game.
✅ True damage from E melts through tanks.
✅ Ult (Highlander) makes him unstoppable in 1v5 situations.

🔻 Weak to crowd control – hard-countered by CC-heavy teams.

🔹 Final Thoughts – Jungle Meta in Patch 25.05

Patch 25.05 favors early-game aggression and scaling junglers, with tanks, duelists, and assassins all being viable.

✔️ Darius leads the OP tier, dominating fights with sustain and resets.
✔️ Warwick, Volibear, and Amumu are perfect for low Elo climbing.
✔️ Diana, Master Yi, and Nocturne are strong jungle carries.
✔️ Skarner, Maokai, and Rengar struggle due to lack of early impact.
✔️ Jungle is highly diverse, with both tank and assassin options available.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Jungle Tier List in Patch 25.05

What are the best jungle champions in Patch 25.05?

Darius, Warwick, and Diana are some of the strongest junglers in Patch 25.05, excelling in dueling, sustain, and objective control.

Which junglers should I ban in Patch 25.05?

Diana, Master Yi, and Darius are the most frustrating junglers to deal with, making them the best bans this patch.

What are the best junglers for low Elo?

Warwick, Volibear, and Amumu are the best low Elo junglers, offering easy execution and strong early-game control.

Is Master Yi still strong in Patch 25.05?

Yes, Master Yi remains an S-tier pick, capable of hard-carrying games if he reaches his power spike.

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