A dominant AP assassin jungler, Elise excels at early game ganks through her unique human/spider form mechanics. Her success heavily relies on landing Cocoon (Human E) and properly managing form transitions.

Core Mechanics:

• Human Form: High damage vs healthy targets
• Spider Form: Execute damage vs low health targets
• Cocoon (Human E): Critical for successful ganks
• Form switching requires practice but enables powerful combos

Optimal Runes:

• Domination (Primary)
• Precision (Secondary)

Core Build Path:

1. Starting Items:

   • Hailblade
   • Health Potion

2. Core Items:

   • Night Harvester
   • Sorcerer's Shoes
   • Shadowflame
   • Void Staff

3. Situational Items:

   • Zhonya's Hourglass (vs AD threats)
   • Banshee's Veil (vs AP threats)
   • Rabadon's Deathcap (when ahead)
   • Demonic Embrace (vs tanky teams)

Ability Priority:

• Max R > Q > W > E
• Start W > Q > E for first clear

Early Game Strategy:

• Focus on efficient ganking over farming
• Use human form to initiate with Cocoon
• Switch to spider form to execute low-health targets
• Prioritize invading weaker early game junglers

Power Spikes:

• Level 3: Full combo available
• Level 6: Enhanced spider form abilities
• Night Harvester completion: Significant burst increase

Tips:

• Practice form transitions in Practice Tool
• Learn jungle pathing for optimal gank routes
• Coordinate ganks with lane CC for higher success rate
• Use Rappel (Spider E) for tower dives and escapes

Elise rewards mechanical mastery and strategic thinking, making her an excellent choice for experienced junglers who enjoy an aggressive early game playstyle.

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