Hecarim, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
46.3%
Pick Rate
2.2%
Ban Rate
3.2%

Hecarim Jungle Win Rate & Tier

Hecarim F TierFighterTank
Patch
26.20
Games
2,904
Lane
Jungle
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 13, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Hecarim is a spectral fusion of man and beast, cursed to ride down the souls of the living for all eternity. When the Blessed Isles fell into shadow, this proud knight was obliterated by the destructive energies of the Ruination, along with all his cavalry and their mounts. Now, whenever the Black Mist reaches out across Runeterra, he leads their devastating charge, reveling in the slaughter and crushing the foe beneath his armored hooves.

Is Hecarim Good in Patch 26.20?

Hecarim is weak in Patch 26.20: F tier as Jungle — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Hecarim's 46.3% win rate ranks #45 of 47 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #15. That is down 1.1 points from Patch 26.19. Hecarim is banned in 3.2% of games and present (picked or banned) in 7.7%.

Tier
F
Win Rate
46.3%#45 of 47 Jungle
Pick Rate
2.2%#15 of 47 Jungle
Ban Rate
3.2%
Win rate change
−1.1vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Hecarim →

Hecarim Roles

Hecarim goes Jungle in 99% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Hecarim Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1947.33%
Patch 26.2046.14%
-1.20%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.192.23%
Patch 26.202.23%
0.00%

Quick overview of Hecarim's optimal setup in League of Legends. Hecarim's top build includes Mercury's Treads, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, using Stormraider's Surge, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity for maximum effectiveness. Hecarim performs well against LeeSin, Khazix, Rengar but struggles against Sejuani, Briar, Belveth.

Hecarim Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Hecarim stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Healing: better than 95% of champions
  • Damage mitigated: better than 80% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Damage to buildings: below 88% of champions
  • CS: below 86% of champions
  • Vision score: below 79% of champions

Hecarim ranks in the 18.5 percentile for early game strength, 7.4 percentile for late game scaling, 42.0 percentile for objective control, 50.0 percentile for support strength, 61.1 percentile for creep farming, and 33.3 percentile for damage output.

Hecarim demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 14.3% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Hecarim may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Hecarim achieves a 39.3% win rate, which gradually declines to 25.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Hecarim's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (39.3%), Bronze (32.4%), Silver (44.4%), Gold (51.2%), Platinum (46.5%)) suggests that while Hecarim can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Hecarim's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Hecarim is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Hecarim, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Hecarim at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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Hecarim Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Hecarim Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 49.58% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 33.33% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Hecarim Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Hecarim include Jax, Xin Zhao, Singed. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Hecarim in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Hecarim, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Hecarim Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Hecarim good in Patch 26.20?

Not this patch: Hecarim is F tier as Jungle with a 46.3% win rate. That win rate ranks #45 of 47 Jungle champions.

What lane is Hecarim played in?

Hecarim is a Jungle champion: 99% of ranked games this patch.

How often is Hecarim banned?

Hecarim is banned in 3.2% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 7.7%.

What is Hecarim good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Hecarim stands out for Healing (95/100), Damage mitigated (80/100).

Which champions are similar to Hecarim?

Champions that play like Hecarim: Jax, Xin Zhao, Singed.