Top 5 Junglers at Worlds 2024: Is Canyon still the GOAT?
As the anticipation for Worlds 2024 continues to build, it's time to take a closer look at some of the standout junglers who are set to make a significant impact at the upcoming event.
From dominant performances in regional tournaments to showcasing unwavering resilience on the international stage, these five junglers have proven themselves to be forces to be reckoned with.
Let's delve into the impressive achievements and skill sets of these junglers as they gear up to compete against the best teams in the world at Worlds 2024.
5. Razork (Fnatic)
Fisrtly, we have Iván "Razork" Martín, a 23-year-old Spanish jungler for Fnatic. Though at first glance, it may seem that he's had a rough year, he's had three second-place finishes at LEC Spring 2024, LEC Summer 2024, and LEC Season Finals 2024, all three of which he came second only to G2 Esports.
However, during the Season 14 Summer Split, he posted a KDA of 4.8 and a kill participation of 73.5%, showcasing the significant impact he's had on the Fnatic roster. This makes him definitely worth keeping an eye on for Worlds 2024.
Image Source: Riot Games4. Wei (Bilibili Gaming)
Up next in the number four spot, we have Yan "Wei" Yangwei, a 21-year-old Chinese jungler for Bilibili. He had an okay 2024 overall, coming first in the LPL 2024 Summer Split. With an impressive 5-1 finish during the Group Stage, where Wei and co. had to face teams like LGD Gaming, Royal Never Give Up, and Team WE.
They continued this form throughout the event, with a clean 3-0 sweep against Weibo in the finals. Wei's potential was evident during Game 2, where he had an incredible KDA of 8-1-16 as Zyra and 2-5-9 as Maokai in Game 3, qualifying for Worlds 2024.
Image Source: Riot Games3. Peanut (Hanwha Life)
Even though Han "Peanut" Wang-ho may seem like he's had a lackluster year when it comes to tournaments played, he's definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Finishing first at LCK Summer 2024 and beating Canyon (another notable name on this list) and co. during their face-off in the Grand Finals, Wang-ho managed to put up 3-6-13 KDA as Zyra in Game 1 and an impressive 5-1-10 as Maokai in Game 4, finishing up with 4-1-7 as Vi in Game 5, qualifying Hanwha Life to Worlds 2024.
Image Source: Riot Games2. Oner (T1)
In second place is Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun, a 21-year-old Korean jungler for T1, who may sometimes be overshadowed by Faker but is still an incredible player. He's also had a decent year, with two third-place finishes, two second-place finishes, and finishing first at the prestigious Esports World Cup hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, netting the team $400,000 USD.
During the Esports World Cup final against Top Esports, T1 managed a reverse sweep, winning 3-1 in the end. Oner's resilience was evident as he posted up a 5-0-8 KDA as Vi in Game 2, an impressive 8-1-6 as Nidalee in Game 3, and 6-0-14 as Sejuani in Game 4, putting any doubts to rest and making it even more compelling as to why he should be on this list.
Image Source: Riot Games1. Canyon (Gen.G Esports)
Our number one pick, Kim "Canyon" Geon-bu. He's had a stellar year so far, coming first at the MSI (Mid Season Invitational) 2024, where he beat Bilibili Gaming, posting up a 7/0/7 KDA in Game 2 and 4/1/10 KDA in Game 3. This victory qualified Gen.G for Worlds 2024, where they will be competing against top teams like T1, Fnatic, and Hanwha Life.
Prior to that, he'd also won the LCK Spring 2024 in the Grand Finals against T1 in a thrilling back-and-forth five-game series. During Game 1, he had a 5-2-13 KDA as Viego and 2-2-11 during Game 2 as Rell, even though they'd lost that game, an impressive stat line nonetheless. In Game 3 of the series, he had a 1-4-7 KDA as Sejuani.
Things picked up for Gen.G in the final two games, where he dropped a 5-1-5 KDA as Kha'Zix in Game 4 and a 3-0-10 as Poppy in Game 5. A very solid jungler and definitely one to keep an eye out for during Worlds 2024. There's a reason he's at the top of our list!
Image Source: Esports World Cup
The upcoming Worlds 2024 is set to be an electrifying showcase of talent, and the junglers highlighted in this article are poised to play pivotal roles in their respective teams' quests for glory. With their exceptional skills, resilience, and proven track records, these junglers are undoubtedly ones to watch as they navigate the challenges and opportunities that await them on the grand stage of Worlds 2024. As fans eagerly await the tournament, all eyes will be on these remarkable individuals as they strive to make their mark and etch their names in the annals of League of Legends history.
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