Jungle Meta - Emerald and Above

The current meta is defined by a mix of high-mobility carries like Viego and Diana alongside heavy crowd-control tanks. While carry junglers dominate the pick and ban rates, utility-heavy champions like Zac and FiddleSticks are actually seeing the most consistent success. This creates a landscape where teams must choose between raw damage and reliable teamfight initiation.

Viego is the most frequently selected champion with an 18.6% pick rate, followed by Diana at 13.0%. Other popular choices include Ekko at 9.8%, Volibear at 9.1%, and Khazix at 8.5%. These statistics show a strong preference for champions that can snowball leads and carry games through individual performance.

Diana is the most feared jungler with a significant 47.4% ban rate, followed closely by Malphite at 41.2%. Zed and Ekko also see high ban rates at 36.2% and 22.4% respectively. Viego rounds out the top five most banned at 20.0%, suggesting players are actively avoiding high-burst and reset-based champions.

Diana has the highest overall presence in the meta at 60.4%, meaning she is either picked or banned in most games. Malphite and Zed also command high presence at 44.1% and 41.6% respectively. Viego and Ekko follow, representing the core group of champions that players must account for during the draft phase.

Zac leads the jungle with an impressive 54.1% win rate, followed by FiddleSticks at 53.0%. Volibear and Amumu both maintain a strong 52.8% win rate, while Kindred holds a 52.5% win rate. These figures indicate that high-utility tanks and teamfight-oriented junglers are currently the most effective at winning games.

You should consider picking Volibear since he is both highly picked and holds one of the top win rates at 52.8%. Since Diana and Ekko are banned so frequently, mastering Zac or FiddleSticks can give you a significant edge in teamfights. If you prefer carry styles, Viego remains a solid choice but requires navigating a 20.0% ban rate.

Patch 16.2.1 has solidified a meta where high-impact AP champions like Diana and Ekko are the primary targets for bans. The rise of high win rate tanks like Zac and Amumu suggests that the patch favors champions who can survive initial burst and provide sustained utility. Consequently, the meta has shifted toward a balance of high-threat carries and reliable frontline tanks.