Win Rate: 45.0%
Pick Rate: 1.1%
Ban Rate: 3.2%

Hecarim Jungle Build: Items & Boots

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Patch: 26.20
Games: 2,201
Lane: Jungle
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Oct 19, 2026 UTC
Methodology: Data Methodology
Author: Dakota Chinnick

The most-played Patch 26.20 Hecarim build is Gluttonous Greaves, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Endless Hunger, Black Cleaver, Hubris, Oracle Lens: 7.15% of games, 57.83% win rate. Below are the boots, first items, starting items and summoner spells players pick most, each with its own win rate and game count.

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Death's Dance
Black Cleaver
Endless Hunger

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Early Build Order

Gustwalker Hatchling

Health Potion

Stealth Ward

Caulfield's Warhammer

Top Summoner Spells

Smite + Ghost
59.2%Win Rate94.8%Pick Rate
Flash + Smite
75.0%Win Rate5.2%Pick Rate

Build Stats

60.00%Win Rate

+15.02%WR Diff

4.69%Pick Rate

230Matches

This Hecarim build focuses on a balanced mix of offense and defense. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

The core items for this Hecarim build are Death's Dance, Black Cleaver, and Endless Hunger. This item combination achieves a 60.0% win rate across 230 matches analyzed.

At full build, Hecarim gains a total of 215 AD, 1250 Health, and 50 Armor, giving a strong power profile for physical damage.

Best Hecarim Runes

Sorcery

Precision

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Hecarim Abilities

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Build Strengths

Hecarim build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Strongest in: Health. Lower in: Magic Resistance, Magic Damage.

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Hecarim Starting Items

The most popular starting items for Hecarim are Gustwalker Hatchling, Health Potion, Stealth Ward with a 49.2% win rate and 26.5% pick rate.

Gustwalker Hatchling

Health Potion

Stealth Ward

49.2%Win Rate

26.5%Pick Rate

Best Hecarim Core Items - Build These First

These are Hecarim's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Death's Dance (47.8% WR, +2.8% WR diff, 57.1% pick rate) provides 50 Armor, 60 AD. Black Cleaver (46.8% WR, +1.9% WR diff, 39.6% pick rate) provides 400 Health, 45 AD. Endless Hunger (54.7% WR, +9.7% WR diff, 39.4% pick rate) provides 65 AD. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.

Death's Dance S Tier
Death's Dance
3,300
47.77%Win Rate
+2.79%WR Diff
57.06%Pick Rate
Black Cleaver S Tier
Black Cleaver
3,000
46.84%Win Rate
+1.86%WR Diff
39.57%Pick Rate
Endless Hunger S Tier
Endless Hunger
3,100
54.72%Win Rate
+9.74%WR Diff
39.44%Pick Rate

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Hecarim Build Path & Item Timing

Hecarim players complete Gustwalker Hatchling first in 87% of games, winning 45.4% of them. The median first item is finished at 0:12 (25th to 75th percentile: 0:06 to 0:18).

First item

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Gustwalker Hatchling	45.4%	87.1%	0:12	1,914
Scorchclaw Pup	43.1%	9.8%	0:12	216
Mosstomper Seedling	41.2%	3.1%	0:12	68

First two items

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Gustwalker HatchlingHubris	49.3%	24.1%	10:06	503
Gustwalker HatchlingSpear of Shojin	44.6%	45.8%	12:06	956
Gustwalker HatchlingAxiom Arc	56.3%	1.5%	10:12	32

Three-item core

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Gustwalker HatchlingHubrisAxiom Arc	52.9%	7.3%	16:42	140
Gustwalker HatchlingHubrisSpear of Shojin	51.9%	5.7%	18:06	108
Gustwalker HatchlingSpear of ShojinEndless Hunger	49.7%	7.8%	19:36	149

Stages keep purchase order, so "A then B" and "B then A" are counted separately. Completion time is the minute the last item of the stage was bought. Boots are tracked separately.

Large sampleBased on 2,198 matches. That is a large enough sample for these numbers to be reliable.

Hecarim Skill Order

Hecarim players max Q > W > E in 86% of games, winning 45.6% of the 1,838 games that followed that order. The grid shows the most common ability at every level.

Skill priority

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Q	1			2	3		4		5
W		1						2		3		4	5
E			1											2	3		4	5
R						1					2					3

Q > E > W: 13% of games, 42.7% win rate
E > Q > W: 1% of games, 23.1% win rate

Large sampleBased on 2,127 matches. That is a large enough sample for these numbers to be reliable.

High Win Rate Situational Items for Hecarim

Top situational items for Hecarim include Spear of Shojin, Sterak's Gage. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.

Spear of Shojin S Tier
Spear of Shojin
3,100
44.96%Win Rate
-0.02%WR Diff
62.65%Pick Rate
Sterak's Gage S Tier
Sterak's Gage
3,200
51.33%Win Rate
+6.35%WR Diff
5.13%Pick Rate

Hecarim Boots

The best boots for Hecarim are Gluttonous Greaves. Adjust based on enemy team comp.

Gluttonous Greaves S Tier
Gluttonous Greaves
1,000
49.77%Win Rate
+4.79%WR Diff
19.35%Pick Rate

Hecarim Trinket

The recommended trinket for Hecarim is Oracle Lens for vision control and map awareness.

Oracle Lens S Tier
Oracle Lens
0
45.54%Win Rate
+0.56%WR Diff
58.56%Pick Rate

Complete Hecarim Build Item Stats

Combined statistics from all items in this Hecarim build.

Movement Speed:45
Armor:50
Attack Damage:215
Health:1250

Build Comparison

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Most Played

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Speed

Armor

215

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215

Health

1250

850

1250

Hecarim Counter Build Advice

When facing Hecarim's top counters like Belveth, Volibear, Sejuani, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize magic resistance items against AP threats in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Spear of Shojin or Sterak's Gage based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Hecarim performance.

Bel'Veth
21.7%Win Rate
-23.24%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Death's Dance
Volibear
25.0%Win Rate
-19.98%WR Diff
Counter Items
Sejuani
30.3%Win Rate
-14.68%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Death's Dance

When Should You Play This Hecarim Build

physical damage dealerFirst Power Spike3,300gGustwalker Hatchling at 0:12 (median)

This Hecarim physical damage dealer build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. Its 60.0% win rate comes from only 230 games, so treat it as an observation rather than a proven edge. The build's key strengths include exceptional physical damage output with 215 total attack damage from items and substantial health pool for survivability. This Hecarim build offers flexibility and works well in most team compositions, providing a balance of damage and utility. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Hecarim's effectiveness. With a total gold cost of 16,700, this Hecarim build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Death's Dance, Black Cleaver, and Endless Hunger power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Hecarim build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

Strengths

Exceptional physical damage output with 215 total attack damage from items
Substantial health pool for survivability

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Hecarim Jungle Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.20)

2,116 games

Most Hecarim Jungle players rush Gustwalker Hatchling first (87% of games), finished at a median of 0.2 minutes. Ionian Boots of Lucidity are the usual boots (53%). The standard summoner spells are Ghost + Smite (92%). The game usually starts with Gustwalker Hatchling + Health Potion + Stealth Ward.

Hecarim boots

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Ionian Boots of LucidityMost played	52.5%	43.8%	1,111
Gluttonous Greaves	20.1%	49.6%	425
Mercury's Treads	10.2%	44.7%	215
Plated Steelcaps	7.2%	43.1%	153
Boots of Swiftness	5.1%	44.9%	107

Hecarim starting items

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Gustwalker Hatchling + Health Potion + Stealth WardMost played	31.0%	42.2%	656
Gustwalker Hatchling	23.6%	45.8%	500
Gustwalker Hatchling + Stealth Ward	13.2%	50.2%	279
Gustwalker Hatchling + Health Potion	9.2%	40.7%	194

Hecarim summoner spells

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Ghost + SmiteMost played	92.4%	45.2%	1,955
Flash + Smite	7.2%	41.8%	153

Every option is listed with its own pick rate, win rate and game count from ranked games this patch. Options under 40 games are left out.

Hecarim First Item and Core Build Timing

Which item Hecarim players finish first and which three-item core they build, with the median completion minute and the middle 50% of games — the timing to beat if you want to spike before your opponent.

First completed item

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Gustwalker Hatchling	0.2 min 0.1-0.3 min	87.3%	45.5%	1,848
Scorchclaw Pup	0.2 min 0.1-0.3 min	9.6%	42.4%	203
Mosstomper Seedling	0.2 min 0.1-0.3 min	3.1%	40.0%	65

Three-item core

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Gustwalker Hatchling → Spear of Shojin → Black Cleaver	19.3 min 17.5-21.2 min	15.2%	45.7%	291
Gustwalker Hatchling → Spear of Shojin → Endless Hunger	19.6 min 17.4-21.4 min	7.8%	49.7%	149
Gustwalker Hatchling → Hubris → Axiom Arc	16.7 min 15.2-19.2 min	7.3%	52.9%	140
Gustwalker Hatchling → Hubris → Death's Dance	18.4 min 16.8-20.1 min	6.0%	50.0%	114
Gustwalker Hatchling → Hubris → Spear of Shojin	18.1 min 16.7-19.3 min	5.7%	51.9%	108

Every Hecarim Jungle Item by Win Rate

The completed items Hecarim players build most this patch, with the share of games each one appears in and its win rate. Situational items sit low in pick rate for a reason — read the win rate next to the game count.

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Spear of ShojinMost played	65.1%	45.0%	1,378
Death's Dance	59.4%	47.8%	1,256
Black Cleaver	41.1%	46.9%	870
Endless Hunger	41.0%	54.7%	868
Hubris	29.2%	48.4%	618
Axiom Arc	10.9%	51.7%	230
Maw of Malmortius	10.9%	47.0%	230
Sterak's Gage	5.3%	51.3%	113
Voltaic Cyclosword	5.0%	48.6%	105
Serylda's Grudge	4.3%	64.1%	92
Eclipse	4.2%	43.2%	88
Trinity Force	3.3%	47.8%	69

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Total gold7,450

This core is in our ranked data: 45.7% win rate over 291 games.

Total stats from items

Attack Damage: 90
Health: 850
Ability Haste: 30
Move Speed: 45

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Hecarim Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Hecarim build?

The best Hecarim build in this patch includes Death's Dance, Black Cleaver, and Endless Hunger. This build has a 60.00% win rate and is picked 4.69% of the time.

What are Hecarim's core items?

Hecarim's core items are Death's Dance, Black Cleaver, and Endless Hunger. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Hecarim's kit and playstyle in League of Legends.

What are the best boots for Hecarim?

Gluttonous Greaves are the best boots for Hecarim. These boots provide optimal mobility and stats for Hecarim's playstyle. They are included in 4.7% of Hecarim builds.

What is the best trinket for Hecarim?

Oracle Lens is the best trinket for Hecarim. This trinket provides optimal vision control and map awareness. Using Oracle Lens helps Hecarim maintain vision around objectives and track enemy movements.

Are there alternative Hecarim builds?

Yes, alternative Hecarim builds include options like Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, and Endless Hunger. Different builds can be more effective depending on team composition and matchups.

Where does MetaBot source build data for Hecarim?

MetaBot sources its build data for Hecarim directly from the Riot Games API, provided to developers for ingesting game data from League of Legends. MetaBot analyzes hundreds of thousands of matches daily to help it determine build statistics.

How does MetaBot determine what the best Hecarim builds are?

MetaBot only counts Hecarim games that reached a completed build (boots plus at least three finished items), groups them by their three core items, and ranks the groups by a confidence-adjusted win rate (Wilson lower bound) so a build with a handful of lucky games cannot outrank a well-played one. A build is only presented as the highest win rate once it has at least 50 games and a tenth of Hecarim's build sample; otherwise the most-played build is shown.

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Hecarim Jungle Build: Items & Boots

Select a Hecarim Build

Best Hecarim Build - Highest Win Rate Items

Full Build

Early Build Order

Top Summoner Spells

Build Stats

Best Hecarim Runes

Hecarim Abilities

Build Strengths

Hecarim Starting Items

Best Hecarim Core Items - Build These First

Death's Dance

Black Cleaver

Endless Hunger

Theorycraft Your Next Hecarim Build

Hecarim Build Path & Item Timing

First item

First two items

Three-item core

Hecarim Skill Order

High Win Rate Situational Items for Hecarim

Spear of Shojin

Sterak's Gage

Hecarim Boots

Gluttonous Greaves

Hecarim Trinket

Oracle Lens

Complete Hecarim Build Item Stats

Build Comparison

Hecarim Counter Build Advice

When Should You Play This Hecarim Build

Strengths

Champions with Similar Builds to Hecarim

Hecarim Jungle Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.20)

Hecarim boots

Hecarim starting items

Hecarim summoner spells

Hecarim First Item and Core Build Timing

First completed item

Three-item core

Every Hecarim Jungle Item by Win Rate

Hecarim Build Planner

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Hecarim Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Hecarim build?

What are Hecarim's core items?

What are the best boots for Hecarim?

What is the best trinket for Hecarim?

Are there alternative Hecarim builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Hecarim?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Hecarim builds are?

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Hecarim community builds

Hecarim Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Hecarim build?

What are Hecarim's core items?

What are the best boots for Hecarim?

What is the best trinket for Hecarim?

Are there alternative Hecarim builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Hecarim?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Hecarim builds are?