Jungle Decision Framework

Season 15 · For Every Jungler

A scalable decision-making framework for jungling in League of Legends, focused on macro, tempo, and information rather than champion-specific mechanics.

This framework is inspired by Challenger-level play (e.g., Perry, Rank 2 NA) and coaching systems, but is designed to be approachable from Iron to Challenger.

No prior jungle knowledge is required. The system starts with simple, repeatable actions (full clears) and scales into advanced concepts (enemy tracking, cross-map trades).

Patch 15.24 snapshot (Emerald+): Rammus, Rek'Sai, Bel'Veth, and Jax remain strong performers across U.GG and Mobalytics data.

Why This Framework Works

Rank Range	What You Gain
Iron–Bronze	Clear checklists: full clear → gank pushed lanes → reduce chaos.
Silver–Gold	Pathing + tracking: predict the enemy jungler and punish mistakes.
Platinum–Diamond	Tempo control: trade objectives and pressure cross-map.
Master+	Low-variance decisions: evaluate plays by information, risk, and tempo.

Core Model

Jungle = Clear → Action → Reset

One jungle camp = 4 CS
Full clears establish a reliable baseline
Information and awareness outweigh mechanical optimization

How This Guide Is Organized

Core Framework

Foundations — Jungle camps, clears, and core definitions
Decision Rules — If–then heuristics for ganks, invades, and objectives
Decision Tree — Visual logic for in-game decision paths

Practice

Examples — Real pathing scenarios and applications
Common Mistakes — Frequent errors and how to fix them

Reference

Glossary — Terminology used throughout the framework

Quick Start (5 Minutes)

Level 1 ward the enemy buff/ raptors to identify their start.
Full clear from Red or Blue → aim for level 4 by ~3:15.
Check minimap every ~5 seconds to track summoners and lane states.
Practice once in a custom game to time your first clear.

Executing this system consistently—even at ~80% accuracy—can result in steady, repeatable improvement over a season.