Trundle Champion Guide: Ultimate Jungle Duelist & Tank Destroyer

Trundle Champion Guide: Ultimate Jungle Duelist & Tank Destroyer

By Marcus Chen

February 28, 2025 at 03:48 AM

Trundle is one of the strongest duelists in the Jungle, excelling at 1v1 combat and melting tanks. His kit combines powerful sustain with the ability to steal both resistances and attack damage from opponents, making him particularly effective against AD bruisers and tanks.

Abilities Priority:

  • Max R > Q > W > E

Passive - King's Tribute:

  • Heals for a percentage of maximum life when nearby units die
  • Provides excellent sustain during jungle clear and fights

Q - Chomp:

  • Auto-attack reset that deals physical damage
  • Steals attack damage from target
  • Applies 75% slow
  • Main damage source with low cooldown

W - Frozen Domain:

  • Creates an empowered zone providing:
    • Increased attack speed
    • Boosted movement speed
    • 25% increased healing
  • Essential for both chasing and escaping

E - Ice Pillar:

  • Creates impassable terrain for 6 seconds
  • Slows nearby enemies
  • Can displace enemies on cast
  • Useful for trapping enemies against walls

R - Subjugate:

  • Steals target's health, armor, and magic resistance
  • Drains stats over 5 seconds
  • Effects last 4 seconds after drain
  • Perfect for tank-busting and becoming tanky

Primary Combo: E > W > (R) > AA > Q > AA > AA (repeat)

Strengths:

  • Exceptional dueling potential
  • Strong tank-busting capabilities
  • High sustain in fights
  • Powerful objective control

Weaknesses:

  • Vulnerable to kiting
  • Reliant on stealing resistances for tankiness
  • Limited engage options
  • Dependent on proper pillar placement

Build Path Focus:

  • Start with Sheen items for Q synergy
  • Build either on-hit damage items or full tank depending on team needs
  • Prioritize items that enhance auto-attacks and provide survivability

Gameplay Tips:

  • Save E (Ice Pillar) for after enemy uses mobility spells
  • Use R on the tankiest enemy in teamfights
  • Position W to maximize healing and attack speed benefits
  • Utilize Q's attack reset for optimal DPS

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