
This overlooked LoL jungle champion could be secretly overpowered

DWG Nidalee League of Legends skin
A League of Legends player has discovered an optimized three-minute full jungle clear route for Nidalee, potentially making her one of the strongest jungle picks in the current meta.

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After thousands of attempts and extensive research into map hitboxes, the player developed a highly efficient clearing path: Raptors → Krugs → Red Brambleback → Wolves → Blue Sentinel → Gromp. This route requires only the Scorchclaw Pup starter item and precise positioning to maximize efficiency.

Nidalee, spear-wielding jungle huntress
The strategy's key advantages include:
- Early ganking opportunities (around 3 minutes)
- Ability to secure Rift Scuttler
- Position for Voidgrubs spawn at 5 minutes
- Counter-jungling potential
Nidalee's competitive presence is notable:
- Top 5 jungler in LCK Cup with highest KDA (10+ matches)
- 6.5 KDA in LPL 2025 Split One
- Underutilized in Western regions, making her a strong surprise pick
For mastering Nidalee, study Kim "Canyon" Geon-bu's gameplay, currently Gen.G's mid-laner. The champion's high skill ceiling, centered around landing crucial spears, makes her particularly effective in skilled hands.
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