Season 14 has arrived with exciting changes for jungle players. Virkayu’s video covers everything you need to know as a jungler, from the new map to the revamped barons and monsters. The video also discusses changes to jungle pathing and the impact on different playstyles. Whether you’re a farming jungler or a ganking specialist, this video has you covered.
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Key Takeaways:
- Map Changes: The new map features adjustments to blue buff, red buff, and access points. Be prepared for new ganking routes and potential invades.
- Void Grubs: These neutral objectives spawn at 5 minutes and provide significant damage to turrets. Strategize your pathing and timing to secure these grubs.
- New Barons: The three new barons, Hunting Baron, Territorial Baron, and Allseen Baron, offer unique abilities and map changes. Use them strategically to gain advantages.
- Jungle Meta: While some claim that farming junglers will dominate, Virkayu emphasizes that balanced jungling with good ganking and objective control will still be key to success.
Map Changes: Blue Buff, Red Buff, and Access Points
The new map brings adjustments to the blue buff and red buff areas. The blue buff on the blue side now features a rotated rock, allowing for better wrap-around ganks. The red side bottom lane offers increased access points for steals, invades, and tower dives. Mid lane has become more open, but also presents tight corridors for vision control.
Void Grubs: New Neutral Objectives
Void grubs spawn at 5 minutes and provide true damage burn to turrets. They have individual respawn timers and can be a valuable source of damage. Sync your pathing and resets to maximize your control over these grubs.
New Barons: Hunting, Territorial, and Allseen
The new barons, Hunting Baron, Territorial Baron, and Allseen Baron, spawn and change the map when defeated. Each baron offers unique abilities and affects nearby champions. Understanding their mechanics and utilizing the map changes will be crucial in team fights and objective control.
Jungle Meta: Balanced Approach and Objective Control
Virkayu debunks the notion that farming junglers will dominate in Season 14. Balanced jungling, incorporating ganks, pathing, and objective control, will still be effective. Ganking is not completely nerfed, but bad gankers will struggle. Counter jungling and fog of war abuse remain strong strategies.
