Patch 25.07 brings notable adjustments to the jungle meta, including a light nerf to Naafiri, a rise in Dr. Mundo’s popularity, and stat updates for Brand, Shaco, and Ivern. With Gwen and Lillia dropping out of the OP tier, the spotlight shifts to Jarvan IV and Naafiri as the top-tier picks for this patch.
Let’s break down the full jungle tier list, highlight key jungle-specific changes, and show you the best picks and bans in Patch 25.07.
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| OP | Naafiri, Jarvan IV |
| Low Elo OP | Warwick, Volibear, Dr. Mundo |
| Best Bans | Naafiri, Jarvan IV, Darius |
| S Tier | Gwen, Lillia, Nocturne, Warwick, Fiddlesticks, Nunu & Willump, Diana, Kayn (Darkin), Xin Zhao, Wukong, Amumu, Dr. Mundo |
| A Tier | Shaco, Darius, Kha’Zix, Hecarim, Graves, Udyr, Bel’Veth, Taliyah, Rammus, Shyvana, Trundle, Rek’Sai, Lee Sin, Kayn (Shadow Assassin), Viego, Ivern, Poppy, Ekko, Kindred, Briar, Pantheon, Volibear, Elise, Master Yi |
| B Tier | Brand, Zac, Yorick, Nidalee, Vi, Olaf, Evelynn, Zed, Jax, Rumble, Teemo, Qiyana, Karthus, Zyra, Talon |
| C Tier | Skarner, Sylas, Maokai, Gragas, Sejuani, Rengar, Ambessa |
🔹 Jungle Meta Highlights – Patch 25.07
🔺 Naafiri Nerfs (Still OP Tier)
- Base armor reduced from 30 → 28
- Health lowered from 635 → 610
- W cooldown increased in early game (22s → 20s)
- Passive monster damage slightly reduced
Despite these nerfs, Naafiri remains a top-tier jungler, retaining strong clear speed and skirmish power.
➡️ Still OP-tier. Only drops if nerfs hit harder than expected mid-patch.
🔺 Jarvan IV (OP Tier)
Jarvan continues to shine as one of the most versatile and consistent junglers, providing early ganks, solid clear speed, and strong engage.
➡️ Remains OP-tier and a high-priority pick in both solo queue and competitive play.
🔺 Dr. Mundo (S Tier – Low Elo OP)
- Recently buffed in 25.5
- Now seeing high win rates in lower ranks, especially thanks to his low mechanics and durability
➡️ Low Elo beast and rising S-tier jungler for players below Diamond.
🔺 Brand Jungle Buffs (B Tier ➝ B Tier with Higher Viability)
- Passive explosion and monster damage caps increased.
- Better jungle clear = smoother early pathing.
➡️ Brand is viable again, especially for players who enjoy AP burst from the jungle.
🔺 Shaco Buffs (B ➝ A Tier)
- Passive and Q bonus AD ratios increased.
- Makes AD Shaco more lethal in early ganks and duels.
➡️ With consistent buffs, Shaco finally returns to A tier.
🔺 Ivern Buff (Stays A Tier)
- Q root duration increased from 1.2s → 1.6s
➡️ Nice quality-of-life change, but not impactful enough to move him into S-tier… yet.
🔻 Lillia Nerf (OP ➝ S Tier)
- E AP ratio nerfed from 60% → 50%
➡️ Her power has stabilized, but she’s still a great AP jungle option.
🔻 Darius (A Tier)
- Nerfed in both top and jungle, reducing his jungle dominance.
➡️ Still functional, but no longer oppressive—drops from S to A tier.
🔄 Yorick Jungle (Still B Tier)
- Huge top lane rework may help jungle Yorick.
- Q spawns graves on large monsters, R improves early DPS.
➡️ We’ll keep him in B tier for now and monitor mid-patch impact.
🔹 Best Jungle Picks – Patch 25.07
✅ Naafiri (OP Tier)
Fast clear, high damage, and solid skirmish potential. Even post-nerf, she’s still terrifying in solo queue.
✅ Jarvan IV (OP Tier)
Reliable ganker with teamfight utility, early pressure, and fast objective control. One of the best all-rounders.
✅ Dr. Mundo (S Tier – Low Elo King)
High durability, great sustain, and easy jungle pathing make him a great low-Elo pick.
✅ Fiddlesticks (S Tier)
Still a top-tier AP jungler with insane teamfight power. If you’re good at managing vision, Fiddle is devastating.
✅ Diana (S Tier)
Consistently strong clear and burst engage potential. She’s a top AP duelist and a great pick into squishier comps.
🔹 Final Thoughts – Jungle Meta in Patch 25.07
Patch 25.07 continues to favor early-game pressure junglers and sustain tanks, while also buffing previously underused picks like Shaco and Brand.
✔️ Naafiri and Jarvan IV dominate the OP tier.
✔️ Dr. Mundo climbs into S tier and thrives in lower MMR.
✔️ Lillia and Gwen drop slightly but remain strong.
✔️ Darius takes a hit, and Shaco returns to relevance.
✔️ Yorick jungle shows promise but needs more data.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Jungle Tier List 25.07
Is Naafiri still good after her nerfs in Patch 25.07?
Yes. Despite light nerfs to her base stats and cooldowns, Naafiri remains an OP-tier jungler thanks to her clear speed and skirmish power.
Why is Dr. Mundo considered a low elo OP jungler?
Mundo is durable, easy to play, and thrives in chaotic fights, making him dominant in ranks below Diamond.
Is Brand jungle viable again in Patch 25.07?
Yes, with buffs to his monster damage, Brand jungle is a viable B-tier pick—especially for AP-focused players.
Has Yorick jungle improved in 25.07?
Yorick’s jungle clear is better thanks to Q and R changes, but he’s still in B tier until further data suggests otherwise.
