- Win Rate
- 45.0%
- Pick Rate
- 1.1%
- Ban Rate
- 3.2%
Hecarim Jungle Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 2,201
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 19, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Jungle lane opponent Hecarim faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Shyvana (63.6% win rate against Hecarim) and Wukong (61.8%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 24 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Hecarim.
- Hardest counter
- Shyvanawins 63.6%
- Next hardest
- Wukongwins 61.8%
- Biggest lane bully
- Briar+469 gold at 15
- Jungle lanes won at 15
- 55.0%
Who Counters Hecarim Jungle (Patch 26.20)
24 lane opponents · 1,573 gamesThe hardest Jungle matchups for Hecarim are Shyvana (63.6% win rate against Hecarim), Wukong (61.8%) and Lillia (63.5%). Briar is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 469 gold ahead of Hecarim on average. Across the 23 matchups with lane data, Hecarim is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 7 and clearly behind against 1.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shyvana | 63.6% | −146 | −2.8 | −139 | Counter | 77 |
 Wukong | 61.8% | −250 | −8.7 | −341 | CounterLoses lane | 89 |
 Lillia | 63.5% | −322 | −5.9 | −386 | CounterLoses lane | 63 |
 Sejuani | 67.7% | −360 | −7.5 | −259 | Counter | 31 |
 Lee Sin | 59.1% | −9 | −12.6 | −347 | Leans their way | 110 |
 Master Yi | 60.3% | −181 | −2.8 | −295 | Leans their way | 78 |
 Cho'Gath | 60.9% | −369 | −8.2 | −353 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 69 |
 Warwick | 58.5% | −5 | −9.8 | −245 | Leans their way | 106 |
 Viego | 58.3% | +70 | −5.1 | −105 | Leans their way | 103 |
 Briar | 60.7% | +469 | −9.1 | −233 | Leans their wayWins lane | 61 |
 Vi | 60.8% | −323 | −6.4 | −261 | Leans their way | 51 |
 Shaco | 55.1% | −573 | −19.5 | −750 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 69 |
 Nocturne | 56.9% | −275 | −7.5 | −400 | Leans their way | 51 |
 Kayn | 50.6% | −423 | −9.1 | −506 | Loses laneOutscales | 162 |
 Graves | 54.5% | −154 | +0.1 | −148 | Leans their way | 44 |
 Sylas | 50.0% | −171 | −15.4 | −386 | Even | 68 |
 Diana | 51.0% | −393 | −4.9 | −397 | Even | 49 |
 Amumu | 51.4% | −446 | −5.6 | −305 | Loses lane | 37 |
 Jarvan IV | 51.6% | — | — | — | Even | 31 |
 Rengar | 50.0% | −19 | −10.6 | −440 | Even | 30 |
 Zac | 47.4% | −718 | −16.7 | −792 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 38 |
 Qiyana | 43.9% | +1 | −6.7 | −266 | Leans your way | 57 |
 Ekko | 44.7% | −109 | −10.2 | −288 | Leans your way | 47 |
 Kha'Zix | 36.5% | +29 | −10.3 | −405 | Leans your way | 52 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Hecarim | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Shyvana | 63.6% | −146 | 77 |
| 2. Wukong | 61.8% | −250 | 89 |
| 3. Lillia | 63.5% | −322 | 63 |
| 4. Sejuani | 67.7% | −360 | 31 |
| 5. Lee Sin | 59.1% | −9 | 110 |
Hecarim Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Hecarim's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Jungle opponents. Right of the line, Hecarim is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Hecarim counters are Shyvana, Wukong, Lillia, and Lee Sin. These champions either out-trade Hecarim in lane, have abilities that negate Hecarim's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Shyvana in particular exploits Hecarim's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Hecarim involves understanding Hecarim's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Hecarim when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Hecarim in team fights before Hecarim can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Hecarim to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Hecarim's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Hecarim - Game Phase Strategy
Hecarim may look for extended trades. Avoid long fights and kite with slows. Short trades favor you against sustained damage.
Hecarim becomes increasingly tanky mid game. Focus on kiting and percent health damage. Avoid fighting in choke points.
Hecarim is very durable late game. Use armor penetration or anti-tank items. Focus squishier targets first if Hecarim is too tanky.
Tips for Playing Against Hecarim
- Pick Shyvana or similar champions with kits that exploit Hecarim's weaknesses
- Build Plated Steelcaps or Seeker's Armguard early to reduce Hecarim's damage in lane
- Track Hecarim's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Hecarim's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Hecarim during vulnerable windows
- Avoid extended trades where Hecarim can stack sustained damage
- Kite Hecarim with slows and crowd control
Riot's tips for playing against Hecarim
- Hecarim gains life from nearby enemies with Spirit of Dread but lacks durability, use burst damage.
- Hecarim's ultimate causes opponents to flee in terror. Spread out to reduce his power in fights.
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Hecarim Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Hecarim?
In the Jungle lane this patch, the strongest counters to Hecarim are Shyvana (63.6% over 77 games), Wukong (61.8% over 89 games), Lillia (63.5% over 63 games), Lee Sin (59.1% over 110 games), Master Yi (60.3% over 78 games).
What is Hecarim's hardest matchup?
Shyvana. Hecarim wins only 36.4% of 77 lane games against Shyvana and sits at +146 gold at 15 minutes.
Who beats Hecarim in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Hecarim's toughest lanes are Briar (+469 gold ahead).
Is Hecarim a lane bully?
Yes. Hecarim Jungle averages 221 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 55% of games.