Best Jungle Heroes in Honor of Kings 2026 — S15 Jungle Tier List
Jungle is the most influential role in S15, and the meta has shifted decisively. Augran stands alone as the only S-tier jungler — his durability and damage make him the single most contested pick in the game. Behind him, Wukong, Kaizer, Kongming, and Chicha form the A-tier with distinct playstyles.
The biggest meta shift: tank-junglers now dominate over pure assassins. Lam and Li Bai — historically top-tier assassin junglers — have dropped to B-tier as S15 rewards durable engage over glass-cannon execution.
This guide ranks all 43 jungle heroes for Season 15 (HOK Plus 2.0), based on HoKStats.gg tier data and high-elo performance analysis.
Complete S15 Jungle Tier List
S-Tier Jungle: The Undisputed King
Augran — The Solo S-Tier Jungler
Augran's S15 dominance can't be overstated. He's the only jungler in S-tier, and he's also S-tier in Clash Lane — making him the most flexible pick in the game. What makes him oppressive:
Clears fast and healthy. He doesn't need to recall after every camp.
Wins most 1v1s. Even against dedicated duelists, Augran's sustain keeps him alive long enough to win.
Scales into an unkillable frontliner. Late-game Augran initiates fights and lives through them.
Flex potential. First-pick Augran leaves the enemy guessing — is he Jungle or Clash?
According to HoKStats.gg, Augran maintains the highest combined pick/ban rate of any jungler in S15. If he's not banned, he's picked. If you want to climb, learn Augran.
Augran tips:
Start Red Buff for the slow effect — it makes your early ganks stickier
Don't force ganks pre-level 4. Augran needs his Ultimate to guarantee kills
In team fights, initiate on the enemy backline. You're tanky enough to survive the focus fire
If playing Augran Clash, the same build works — just swap Smite for a lane spell
A-Tier Junglers: Consistent Carries
Wukong — The Crit Machine
Wukong is the quintessential assassin jungler. His passive guarantees critical strikes after using a skill, which means his burst is consistent — no RNG involved. A fed Wukong can delete an enemy marksman or mage before they can react. His Skill 1 (clone/stealth) gives him the outplay potential that separates good Wukong players from great ones.
Wukong tips:
Farm efficiently until you hit your crit item power spike (around 8-10 minutes)
Use Skill 2 to jump over walls for unexpected flank angles
Skill 1's stealth lets you reposition mid-fight — use it to dodge key abilities, not just to engage
Target priority: marksman → mage → fighter → tank. Never use your full combo on a full-HP tank
Kaizer — The Forgiving Fighter-Jungler
Kaizer is the best jungler for players new to the role. His Ultimate makes him significantly tankier and more damaging — pop it before a gank, and you can survive situations that would kill other junglers. His clear is healthy enough that you rarely need to recall. He can also flex to Clash Lane, making him a versatile draft pick.
Kaizer tips:
Farm to level 4 before ganking. Kaizer without Ultimate is half a hero
Approach from behind the enemy — Kaizer has no dash, so positioning is everything
Skill 1 slows enemies; land it before popping Ultimate to guarantee the follow-up
In team fights, your job is to dive the backline and force the enemy to deal with you. Even if you don't get kills, you create space for your team
Kongming — The Mage-Jungler
Kongming is a hybrid mage-assassin who can jungle or mid-lane. His triple dash gives him unparalleled mobility for ganking — he can appear from angles other junglers can't reach. His Ultimate resets on kills, which means a single successful gank can cascade into a multi-kill if you chain the resets correctly.
Kongming tips:
Stack your passive (5 skill hits) before ganking — the orbiting orbs deal significant bonus damage
Use Skill 2 to dash over walls for creative gank paths
Ultimate is an execute — target the lowest-HP enemy first to trigger the reset
Kongming is squishy. If you miss your initial burst, disengage — you can't win extended trades
Chicha — The Dive Tank
Chicha represents the tank-jungler trend that defines S15. Unlike Wukong or Kongming, Chicha doesn't try to one-shot anyone. Instead, he dives into the enemy team, causes chaos, and lives long enough for his team to clean up. His engage range and durability make him a nightmare for immobile backlines.
Chicha tips:
You're the initiator — don't wait for someone else to go first
Dive the enemy marksman or mage; your damage is enough to threaten them, and your tankiness means they can't kill you quickly
Coordinate with your team. A solo Chicha dive without follow-up is just a death
Build hybrid tank items — enough damage to be threatening, enough durability to survive
B-Tier Junglers: Situational Power Picks
Lam at B-tier is the most controversial ranking in S15. Mechanically, he's one of the strongest assassins in Honor of Kings history. But S15's tank meta means the targets he wants to kill are harder to access. A dedicated Lam player can still dominate — but the average player will find more consistent success on Augran or Kaizer.
Jungle Fundamentals: How to Actually Carry from Jungle
Early Game (Minutes 0-4): Farm First, Gank Second
Clear your jungle efficiently. Your first full clear should be done by 1:45-2:00. If you're slower, practice in custom games.
Don't force ganks. If all lanes are pushed up and there's no clear target, keep farming. A failed gank is worse than no gank — you lose time, reveal your position, and fall behind.
Secure the River Sprite. The first one spawns at 1:30. It gives gold and experience to your whole team.
Mid Game (Minutes 4-10): Objective Control
Dragon/Tyrant is your responsibility. Ping your team 30 seconds before it spawns. Contest it if you have lane priority; give it if you don't.
Track the enemy jungler. If they gank top, you can either counter-gank top or invade their bottom jungle.
Snowball winning lanes. If your Clash Lane is 2-0, gank them again. A winning lane that gets further ahead wins the game.
Late Game (Minutes 10+): Team Fight Execution
Your job is to kill the enemy backline. Ignore the tank. Dive the marksman or mage.
Don't engage without your team. A dead jungler means a lost objective.
Smite is your most important button. Stealing or securing Dragon/Tyrant can win a losing game or seal a winning one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which jungler is best for beginners?
Kaizer. His Ultimate makes him forgiving, his clear is healthy, and his gank pattern is simple: run at them → ultimate → kill. He's the best hero for learning Jungle fundamentals.
Why is Augran the only S-tier jungler?
Augran combines durability, damage, and flex potential in a way no other jungler matches. He clears fast, duels well, survives team fights, and can be first-picked without revealing your team's lane assignments.
Is Lam still worth playing in S15?
Only if you've invested significant time. A 200-game Lam player will outperform a 10-game Augran player. But for the average player, Augran or Wukong deliver better results with less effort.
Which jungler counters tank compositions?
Wukong. His guaranteed crits deal true-damage-level burst that tanks can't itemize against effectively. Kongming also works — his execute ignores defensive stats.
How important is Smite timing?
Extremely. A well-timed Smite can steal Dragon/Tyrant and swing a losing game. In high elo, junglers are judged primarily by their objective control. Practice your Smite timing on every camp.
Do I need to buy Tokens to unlock these junglers?
Newer heroes like Augran cost 588 Tokens. Established junglers are unlockable through gameplay. If you want to expand your jungle pool quickly, topping up HOK Tokens lets you grab the meta picks without the grind.
Ready to Dominate the Jungle?
Jungle is the hardest role in Honor of Kings, but it's also the most rewarding. Master Augran's engage timing, Wukong's flank angles, or Kaizer's gank patterns, and you'll climb faster than any other role. The right hero is the one you enjoy playing enough to practice 100+ games.
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